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	Flair	La Pavoni
MSRP
MSRP	$640	$730
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Type
Type	Manual	Manual
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Single Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	49 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Not Applicable	Mechanical Piston
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	Not Applicable	< 5 Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity 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: 0.8L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	0.1 L - Reservoir	0 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Chrome
Brew Group Material
Brew Group Material	No Information	No Information
Hot Water
Hot Water	No	No
Steam Wand
Steam Wand	No	Yes
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	No
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	No
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	5.4 kg	5.5 kg
Material
Material	Die-Cast Aluminum	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The La Pavoni Europiccola is priced at $730 and is classified as an advanced espresso machine suitable for skilled users. In contrast, the Flair 58+ is more affordable at $640 and is designed for intermediate users, making it a potentially better choice for those looking to develop their espresso-making skills without the complexity of the more expensive model.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines are activated by lever. The La Pavoni Europiccola features a chrome boiler and a single boiler heating element, with a heat-up time of less than 5 minutes. On the other hand, the Flair 58+ has a stainless steel boiler, but it lacks a defined heat-up time and a traditional heating element, as it relies on manual operation.

Features Comparison

When considering key features, both machines include flow control and pre-infusion functionalities, enhancing their brewing capabilities. However, the La Pavoni Europiccola does not have a boiler pressure gauge or a steam wand, while the Flair 58+ includes a boiler pressure gauge but lacks a steam wand altogether. Additional features, such as auto shutoff and PID control, are absent in both machines, pointing to a more streamlined design focused on manual operation.

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