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	Flair	Profitec
MSRP
MSRP	$165	$2979
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Dual Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Lever
Pump Type
Pump Type	Not Applicable	Rotary
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	Not Applicable	30+ Minutes
Brew Boiler Capacity Note: The Classic requires an external source of water
Brew Boiler Capacity	Brew: Not Applicable Note: This machine requires an external source of water	Brew: 0.75L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: 2L
Water Supply
Water Supply	0.1 L - Reservoir	2.8 L - Convertable
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	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	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	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	2.3 kg	31 kg
Material
Material	Die-Cast Aluminum	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Machine 1, the Profitec Pro 700, is a semi-automatic espresso machine priced at $2,979 and is designed for advanced users. In contrast, Machine 2, the Flair Classic, is a manual espresso machine offered at a budget-friendly price of $165, making it more suitable for beginners.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, both machines utilize a lever activation system. The Profitec Pro 700 has a dual boiler with a brew boiler capacity of 0.75 liters and a steam boiler capacity of 2 liters. The Flair Classic, however, does not have a brew boiler or steam boiler capacity, relying instead on a small 0.1-liter water reservoir and does not specify a heat-up time, as it does not incorporate heating elements.

Features Comparison

The key features of the Profitec Pro 700 include auto shutoff, boiler pressure gauge, PID control, and pre-infusion capabilities, among others, making it a highly functional machine. On the other hand, the Flair Classic lacks many advanced features, such as automatic shutoff, pressure gauges, or steam wand, but it does include pre-infusion. Overall, the Profitec Pro 700 offers a more comprehensive feature set suited to enthusiasts, while the Flair Classic provides the essentials for those just starting their espresso journey.

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