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	Flair	Breville
MSRP
MSRP	$325	$1499.95
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Thermoblock
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	45 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 Pro 2 requires an external source of water Note: The Barista Touch Impress 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	1.9 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	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	Yes	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	Yes
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	3.2 kg	12.2 kg
Material
Material	Die-Cast Aluminum	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Flair Pro 2 is a manual espresso machine from the brand Flair, priced at $325, making it an affordable option for beginners. In contrast, the Breville Barista Touch Impress is a semi-automatic machine that retails for $1,499.95, positioning it as a more premium choice also tailored for beginner users.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Flair Pro 2 activates via a lever mechanism and does not specify a heat-up time, while the Breville Barista Touch Impress utilizes a button activation with a quick heat-up time of under 5 minutes thanks to its thermoblock heating element. The Flair has a water reservoir capacity of 0.1 liters, making it less suitable for larger batches, whereas the Breville features a significantly larger 1.9-liter reservoir. Additionally, the portafilter size is 45 mm for the Flair and 54 mm for the Breville, indicating different brewing capabilities.

Features Comparison

Regarding features, the Flair Pro 2 includes boiler pressure gauge, flow control, and pre-infusion, but lacks auto shutoff, an integrated grinder, and a steam wand. Conversely, the Breville Barista Touch Impress comes equipped with an integrated grinder, automatic shutoff, and a steam wand, making it more versatile for users looking for convenience. Both machines do feature pre-infusion, but the Breville offers additional functionalities like PID control and hot water, enhancing the brewing experience.

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