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	Flair	Flair
MSRP
MSRP	$99	$325
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Manual	Manual
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	mm	45 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 Neo requires an external source of water 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: 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	No	Yes
Shot Timer
Shot Timer	No	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	No	Yes
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	No
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	3.2 kg
Material
Material	Polycarbonate	Die-Cast Aluminum

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Flair Pro 2 is priced at $325 and is aimed at beginners seeking a manual espresso machine. In comparison, the Flair Neo is more budget-friendly at $99, also targeting beginner users. Both machines are from the Flair brand, which focuses on manual espresso-making experiences. The clear price difference highlights varied affordability while remaining beginner-friendly.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines operate with a lever activation system and are constructed with stainless steel boilers. Each lacks a brew boiler capacity, and both have a water reservoir capacity of 0.1 liters. The group type is not applicable for either machine, and they share similar specifications for primary and secondary heating elements. Notably, the heat-up time is not applicable for both models.

Features Comparison

When examining their features, the Flair Pro 2 includes a boiler pressure gauge, flow control, and pre-infusion capabilities. Conversely, the Flair Neo does not provide any advanced features such as a pressure gauge, flow control, or pre-infusion function. This difference implies that while the Pro 2 may offer more options for customization, the Neo remains straightforward and user-friendly without additional complexity. Neither machine includes auto shutoff, steam wands, or other smart connectivity options.

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