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	Flair	Crem
MSRP
MSRP	$325	$2500
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	45 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Lever, OLED Display
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
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Note: This machine requires an external source of water	Brew: 1.6L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 1.7L
Water Supply
Water Supply	0.1 L - Reservoir	1.8 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Copper with Brass Endplates
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	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	Yes
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	Yes
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	Yes
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	3.2 kg	29.9 kg
Material
Material	Die-Cast Aluminum	Plastic

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Flair Pro 2, priced at $325, is a manual espresso machine tailored for beginners, while the Crem One Duo V is a semi-automated option that targets intermediate users with a significantly higher price tag of $2500. The difference in cost indicates a variance in features, build quality, and usage complexity. Both machines are produced by reputable brands, Flair and Crem respectively, with distinct market segments.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Flair Pro 2 utilizes a lever activation method without a boiler capacity, and has a water reservoir of 0.1 liters. In contrast, the Crem One Duo V employs both lever and OLED display activation, featuring a dual boiler system with a brew boiler capacity of 1.6 liters and a steam boiler capacity of 1.7 liters. The water reservoir in the Crem machine is larger at 1.8 liters and offers a heat-up time of 15-30 minutes compared to the unspecified heat-up time for the Flair Pro 2.

Features Comparison

Key features of the Flair Pro 2 include a boiler pressure gauge, pre-infusion capability, and flow control, but it lacks automation features such as an auto shutoff and steam wand. On the other hand, the Crem One Duo V includes many advanced features such as auto shutoff, dual PID control, shot timer, and an integrated steam wand, making it more user-friendly and versatile. This disparity in features reflects their target audience's varying skill levels and expectations from an espresso-making machine.

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