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	Flair	Rocket
MSRP
MSRP	$325	$6500
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	45 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Touch Screen
Pump Type
Pump Type	Not Applicable	Magnetic Volumetric Pump
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	Not Applicable	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: 1.9L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 3.6L
Water Supply
Water Supply	0.1 L - Reservoir	2.5 L - Convertable
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel
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	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	Yes
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	47.6 kg
Material
Material	Die-Cast Aluminum	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Flair Pro 2, priced at $325, is a manual espresso machine designed for beginners. In contrast, the Rocket R Nine One is a semi-automatic machine retailing at $6,500, catering to advanced users. The significant difference in price indicates the varying capabilities and features aimed at different skill levels and preferences among coffee enthusiasts.

Brewing Comparison

The Flair Pro 2 operates with a lever activation and has no heat up time specified, utilizing a water reservoir of 0.1 liters. It does not feature a boiler and thus lacks traditional group types and heating elements. On the other hand, the Rocket R Nine One employs touch screen activation, dual boiler heating, and has a heat up time of over 30 minutes, with a brewing boiler capacity of 1.9 liters and a steam boiler capacity of 3.6 liters. Its water reservoir can hold up to 2.5 liters and can be converted between sources.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, the Flair Pro 2 includes a boiler pressure gauge, pre-infusion capability, and flow control, but lacks automatic features like smart connectivity or a steam wand. Conversely, the Rocket R Nine One boasts extensive features such as an auto shutoff function, PID controls, dual PID degree control, shot timer, and steam functionality, making it a more sophisticated choice for experienced users. Both machines have pre-infusion capabilities and flow control, but the R Nine One includes additional functionalities that enhance user experience and precision.

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