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	Flair	Rancilio
MSRP
MSRP	$640	$1195
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Beginner
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Single Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	58 mm	58 mm
Activation
Activation	Lever	Rocker Switch
Pump Type
Pump Type	Not Applicable	Vibration
Heat-Up Time
Heat-Up Time	Not Applicable	5-15 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: 0.3L
Steam Boiler Capacity
Steam Boiler Capacity	Steam: Not Applicable	Steam: Not Applicable
Water Supply
Water Supply	0.1 L - Reservoir	2.2 L - Reservoir
Boiler Material
Boiler Material	Stainless Steel	Brass
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	No
Concurrent Brew Steam
Concurrent Brew Steam	No	No
Flow Control
Flow Control	Yes	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	Yes	No
Steam Pressure Guage
Steam Pressure Guage	No	No
Over Pressure Valve
Over Pressure Valve	No	Yes
Integrated Grinder
Integrated Grinder	No	No
Weight
Weight	5.4 kg	13.6 kg
Material
Material	Die-Cast Aluminum	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Rancilio Silvia PID, priced at $1,195, is a semi-automatic espresso machine suitable for beginners. In contrast, the Flair 58 + is a manual espresso machine that is priced significantly lower at $640, catering to users with an intermediate skill level. Both machines are well-regarded within their respective categories, with Rancilio being known for reliable, durable products and Flair offering an innovative manual brewing experience.

Brewing Comparison

When it comes to brewing information, the Rancilio Silvia PID features a rocker switch activation system, a brass boiler material, and a brew boiler capacity of 0.3 liters. It has a single boiler and requires a heat-up time of 5 to 15 minutes. The Flair 58 + operates using a lever activation method, does not have a conventional boiler, and boasts a minimal brew water reservoir of 0.1 liters, making it ideal for manual brewing techniques without the standard specifications found in traditional espresso machines.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, the Rancilio Silvia PID has a PID control system and solenoid valve but lacks steam pressure gauges and other advanced features. It also includes hot water functionality, whereas the Flair 58 + incorporates flow control and pre-infusion but has no steam wand or solenoid valve. Both machines do not offer smart connectivity, integrated grinders, or auto shutoff, but they do cater to the differing needs of their target users effectively.

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