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	Flair	Flair
MSRP
MSRP	$99	$165
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Manual	Manual
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	mm	mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Neo requires an external source of water Note: The Classic requires an external source of water
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Note: This machine requires an external source of water	Brew: Not Applicable Note: This machine requires an external source of water
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	0.1 L - Reservoir	0.1 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	No
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	No	No
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	2.3 kg
Material
Material	Polycarbonate	Die-Cast Aluminum

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Flair Neo and Flair Classic are both manual espresso machines designed for beginners. The Neo is offered at a more budget-friendly price of $99, while the Classic is priced at $165, making it a slightly more expensive option. Both machines belong to the Flair brand, which focuses on manual espresso-making experiences.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines feature lever activation and use stainless steel for the boiler material. Their group type is not applicable, and they have the same water reservoir capacity of 0.1 liters. Additionally, both machines do not have specified heat-up times or primary heating elements.

Features Comparison

When it comes to key features, the Flair Neo does not include pre-infusion capabilities, whereas the Flair Classic does offer this feature. Both machines lack advanced features such as auto shutoff, pressure gauges, and integrated grinders. Overall, the Classic has a slight edge with the addition of pre-infusion, while both share many basic functionalities.

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