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	Flair	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$325	$1899
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
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	5-15 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Pro 2 requires an external source of water Note: The Jump 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: 1.6L
Water Supply
Water Supply	0.1 L - Reservoir	2.8 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
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	No
PID Temperature Control
PID Temperature Control	No	Yes
Pre-Infusion
Pre-Infusion	Yes	No
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	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	3.2 kg	21.5 kg
Material
Material	Die-Cast Aluminum	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Flair Pro 2 is a manual espresso machine priced at $325, making it an affordable option for beginners. In contrast, the Profitec Jump is a semi-automatic machine with a significantly higher price point of $1899, targeting intermediate users. The vast difference in price suggests that the Profitec Jump may come with additional functionalities that appeal to those with more experience. Both brands, Flair and Profitec, cater to specific segments of the espresso machine market with distinct skill level requirements.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Flair Pro 2 employs a lever activation mechanism with no heating elements, while the Profitec Jump also uses a lever but features a heat exchanger boiler system. The Group type of the Flair is noted as "Not Applicable," while the Profitec Jump utilizes the E61 group type, which is renowned for its temperature stability. The heat-up time for Flair is not applicable due to its manual nature, whereas the Profitec Jump takes between 5 to 15 minutes to heat up. The difference in boiler capacity is also notable, with the Profitec having a steam boiler capacity of 1.6 liters compared to Flair's negligible capacity.

Features Comparison

Key features further distinguish these two machines. The Flair Pro 2 lacks an auto shutoff, steam pressure gauge, and hot water functionality but includes pre-infusion and a pressure gauge. Conversely, the Profitec Jump is equipped with an auto shutoff feature, steam pressure gauge, and hot water option while also supporting concurrent brew and steam and possessing a PID control system. The differences in features indicate that while the Flair Pro 2 focuses on simplicity suitable for beginners, the Profitec Jump offers a more advanced range of options appealing to those with more espresso-making experience.

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