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	Flair	Rancilio
MSRP
MSRP	$165	$1195
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Manual	Semi-Automatic
Heating Element
Heating Element	Not Applicable	Single Boiler
Portafilter Size
Portafilter Size	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 Classic 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	No	No
3 Way Solenoid
3 Way Solenoid	No	Yes
Brew Pressure Guage
Brew Pressure Gauge	No	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	2.3 kg	13.6 kg
Material
Material	Die-Cast Aluminum	Stainless Steel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Rancilio Silvia PID is a semi-automatic machine priced at $1195, targeted at beginner users. In contrast, the Flair Classic is a manual machine available at a significantly lower price of $165, also suitable for beginners. Both brands aim to accommodate novice users but differ greatly in pricing and function.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of brewing information, the Rancilio Silvia PID utilizes a rocker switch for activation and features a brass boiler with a brewing capacity of 0.3 liters. It has a heat-up time ranging from 5 to 15 minutes and uses a ring group type, whereas the Flair Classic employs a lever activation without a conventional boiler setup, providing a water reservoir capacity of only 0.1 liters, with no designated heat-up time.

Features Comparison

The Rancilio Silvia PID offers several key features, including PID control, hot water functionality, and a solenoid valve. However, it lacks features like auto shutoff and pre-infusion. The Flair Classic, on the other hand, incorporates pre-infusion but does not support hot water, PID control, or any pressure gauges. Both machines do not feature steam wands, emphasizing their differing capacities for producing espresso.

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