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	Flair	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$99	$1499.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	mm	54 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Not Applicable	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	Not Applicable	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Neo requires an external source of water Note: The Barista Touch Impress pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Note: This machine requires an external source of water	Brew: Not Applicable Thermoblock machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	0.1 L - Reservoir	1.9 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	No Information
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	Yes
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	No	Yes
No-Burn Wand
No-Burn Wand	No	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	No	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	2 kg	12.2 kg
Material
Material	Polycarbonate	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Flair Neo is a manual espresso machine priced at $99, targeting beginner users who seek to learn the art of espresso making. In contrast, the Breville Barista Touch Impress is a semi-automatic machine with a significantly higher price tag of $1499.95, also aimed at beginners, but offering a more automated experience. Both machines cater to new espresso enthusiasts but differ vastly in terms of investment.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Flair Neo operates manually via a lever activation and has a water reservoir capacity of just 0.1 liters, while the Breville machine uses a button activation method with a 1.9-liter reservoir. The Breville features a Thermoblock heating element with a quick heat-up time of under 5 minutes, whereas the Flair Neo does not specify a heat-up time or a primary heating element. The group type for the Flair is marked as "Not Applicable," indicating no group head like in traditional machines, while Breville does not provide specific group type information.

Features Comparison

Concerning features, the Flair Neo is quite basic, lacking auto shutoff, PID control, or any integrated grinder, making it a straightforward choice for manual brewing without advanced functionalities. In contrast, the Breville Barista Touch Impress includes several features such as an integrated grinder, PID control for temperature stability, and a steam wand, alongside an auto shutoff feature for convenience. While the Flair focuses on manual craftsmanship, the Breville offers a range of automated features designed to simplify the espresso-making process.

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