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	Flair	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$99	$499.95
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 Duo Temp Pro 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	1.8 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	No
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	No
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	No
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	2 kg	8.6 kg
Material
Material	Polycarbonate	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Flair Neo is a manual espresso machine priced at $99 and is best suited for beginners, while the Breville Duo Temp Pro is a semi-automatic machine with a higher price of $499.95, also targeting beginners. The more affordable Flair Neo caters to those looking to learn the art of espresso-making manually, while the Breville Duo Temp Pro offers some more automated options.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Flair Neo utilizes a lever for activation and has no specified primary heating element, resulting in a heat-up time that is "Not Applicable." Conversely, the Breville Duo Temp Pro features a button activation with a Thermoblock primary heating element and a quick heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. The water reservoir capacity for the Flair Neo is 0.1 liters, while the Breville Duo Temp Pro has a considerably larger capacity of 1.8 liters.

Features Comparison

When it comes to key features, the Flair Neo lacks many modern conveniences such as PID control, flow control, and a steam wand, making it a very straightforward machine. In contrast, the Breville Duo Temp Pro includes a pre-infusion feature and a steam wand for frothing milk, enhancing its capability for home espresso enthusiasts. Both machines do not have an integrated grinder or smart connectivity, but the Breville's additional functionality may better suit those wanting some automation in their brewing process.

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