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	Flair	Lelit
MSRP
MSRP	$99	$652
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Single Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	mm	57 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: 0.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	0.1 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Brass
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	Chrome Plated Brass
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	Yes
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	No
Weight
Weight	2 kg	7.4 kg
Material
Material	Polycarbonate	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Flair Neo is a manual espresso machine by Flair priced at $99, designed for beginners. In contrast, the Lelit Grace is a semi-automatic model that carries a much higher price tag of $652, also targeting novice users in the espresso-making realm. While both machines aim to accommodate beginners, the Lelit Grace offers a more advanced experience due to its semi-automatic nature.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Flair Neo relies on a lever activation system and does not use a boiler for heat, resulting in a heat-up time that is not applicable. It has a water reservoir capacity of 0.1 liters, which is considerably smaller than the Lelit Grace's 2.5 liters. The Grace operates with button activation, featuring a brass boiler and a brew group made from chrome-plated brass, boasting a brew boiler capacity of 0.3 liters and a heat-up time of 5-15 minutes. The Lelit Grace utilizes a vibration pump for consistent pressure, while the Flair Neo does not have a pump system.

Features Comparison

When comparing key features, the Flair Neo lacks several advanced options such as PID control, pre-infusion, and gauges for boiler and steam pressure. It does not have a steam wand or hot water functionality, making it quite basic in its offerings. On the other hand, the Lelit Grace is equipped with auto shutoff, a PID control system for precise temperature management, pre-infusion capabilities, and includes a steam wand for frothing milk. The Grace also features a shot timer and solenoid valve, adding a level of sophistication not found in the Flair Neo.

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