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	Flair	Diletta
MSRP
MSRP	$99	$1299
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Single Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Button
Pump Type
Pump Type	Not Applicable	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	Not Applicable	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Neo requires an external source of water
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Note: This machine requires an external source of water	Brew: 0.4L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	0.1 L - Reservoir	2 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
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	Yes
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	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	2 kg	15.9 kg
Material
Material	Polycarbonate	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Flair Neo is a manual espresso machine priced at $99, designed for beginners. In contrast, the Diletta Mio is a semi-automatic model aimed at intermediate users and retails significantly higher at $1299. Both machines cater to different segments of the market based on their skill level requirements and price points.

Brewing Comparison

Regarding brewing information, the Flair Neo operates with a lever activation and features a stainless steel boiler, but lacks a defined heat up time due to its manual nature. The machine has a minimal water reservoir capacity of only 0.1 liters. On the other hand, the Diletta Mio uses button activation, with a single boiler and thermoblock heating elements, offering a brew boiler capacity of 0.4 liters and a heat up time of 5-15 minutes. Its water reservoir is significantly larger, holding 2 liters.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, the Flair Neo is quite basic, lacking auto shutoff, gauges, and advanced controls like PID or pre-infusion. The Diletta Mio, however, is equipped with auto shutoff, a boiler pressure gauge, and a steam wand, alongside PID control and pre-infusion capabilities. The Diletta Mio additionally supports concurrent brewing and steaming, enhancing its functionality, while the Flair Neo remains a straightforward, no-frills option.

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