Compare Machines


	Flair	Flair
MSRP
MSRP	$325	$580
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Manual	Manual
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	45 mm	58 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 Pro 2 requires an external source of water Note: The 58 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	Yes	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	Yes	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	No
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	No
Weight
Weight	3.2 kg	5.4 kg
Material
Material	Die-Cast Aluminum	Die-Cast Aluminum

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Flair Pro 2, is priced at $325 and is designed for beginners, making it an accessible option for those new to espresso brewing. In contrast, Machine 2, the Flair 58, has a higher price of $580 and targets intermediate users, appealing to those with some experience in espresso crafting. Both machines are from the same brand, Flair, and share a manual operation type.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines utilize a lever activation method and have a stainless steel boiler material. They share water reservoir capacities of 0.1 liters and do not employ a brew boiler or primary heating element. The group type for both machines is also listed as "Not Applicable," indicating a similar design approach, and heat-up times are not specified for either model.

Features Comparison

When analyzing their key features, both machines lack an auto shutoff, integrated grinder, and steam wand, making them simpler in function. They do feature a boiler pressure gauge and flow control, which allows for some level of customization while brewing. Both machines also come with pre-infusion capabilities, enhancing the extraction process. Overall, the Flair Pro 2 is more basic, while the Flair 58 offers more robust features, suitable for their respective skill levels.

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