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	Flair	Bezzera
MSRP
MSRP	$325	$2650
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Heat Exchanger
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	45 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Not Applicable	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	Not Applicable	15-30 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Pro 2 requires an external source of water Note: The Strega pulls brew water directly from reservoir
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Note: This machine requires an external source of water	Brew: Not Applicable Heat Exchanger machines pull brew water directly from reservoir
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 2L
Water Supply
Water Supply	0.1 L - Reservoir	4 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Copper
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	Yes
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	No
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	Yes
Flow Control
Flow Control	Yes	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	No
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	No
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	3.2 kg	30.5 kg
Material
Material	Die-Cast Aluminum	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Flair Pro 2 is a manual espresso machine designed for beginners and is priced at $325. In contrast, the Bezzera Strega is a semi-automatic machine aimed at advanced users, with a significantly higher MSRP of $2650. This price difference highlights the variance in targets and functionality tailored to the user's experience level. The broader price range suggests that the Bezzera Strega may offer more complex features suited for enthusiasts.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Flair Pro 2 utilizes a lever activation method and has a stainless steel boiler material. It does not specify a heat-up time, as it lacks certain components like the water reservoir and pump. The Bezzera Strega, on the other hand, features a lever activation, a copper boiler, and a heat exchanger as its primary heating element, with a reservoir capacity of 4 liters and a heat-up time ranging from 15 to 30 minutes. The inclusion of a sprung lever group type underscores its advanced brewing capabilities.

Features Comparison

Looking at the features, the Flair Pro 2 includes a boiler pressure gauge and supports pre-infusion, but does not possess a steam wand or automatic shutoff. The Bezzera Strega stands out with additional features such as a steam pressure gauge, hot water capability, a steam wand, and concurrent brewing and steaming, satisfying the needs of more demanding espresso preparations. Both machines share pre-infusion functionality, but the Bezzera Strega offers enhancements that facilitate more complex espresso-making processes.

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