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Flair UPDATED PRO 3 (Black) - All manual lever espresso maker with a stainless steel brew head, pressure gauge, and a shot mirror vs De’Longhi Dedica Espresso Machine with Manual Milk Frother, 15-Bar Pump & Adjustable Tray - Home Barista Coffee Maker for Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino & Iced Coffee - Italian Stainless Steel Design

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Flair UPDATED PRO 3 (Black) - All manual lever espresso maker with a stainless steel brew head, pressure gauge, and a shot mirror
#5 in Espresso Machines

Cafelat

Flair UPDATED PRO 3 (Black) - All manual lever espresso maker with a stainless steel brew head, pressure gauge, and a shot mirror

$290.00

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Pros

  • +Durable
  • +Simple workflow
  • +Minimal parts

Cons

  • -20lbs total weight
I travel with a cafelat robot. Everything I need with it in a pelican style case. There isn't really anything to break, and all I need is hot water.
De’Longhi Dedica Espresso Machine with Manual Milk Frother, 15-Bar Pump & Adjustable Tray - Home Barista Coffee Maker for Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino & Iced Coffee - Italian Stainless Steel Design
#2 in Espresso Machines

De'Longhi

De’Longhi Dedica Espresso Machine with Manual Milk Frother, 15-Bar Pump & Adjustable Tray - Home Barista Coffee Maker for Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino & Iced Coffee - Italian Stainless Steel Design

$169.99

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Pros

  • +Cost-effective alternative to buying coffee out
  • +Good for beginners
  • +Underrated for its price
  • +Allows for upgrades (e.g., drip tray, portafilter mod)

Cons

  • -Afterflow issue makes consistent shots hard
  • -Portafilter keeps falling out during extraction
  • -Default baskets cannot hold enough powder for a double shot
  • -Requires cooling down after steaming milk
I was given a Delonghi Dedica when I moved in since the owner didn't want it. I didn't drink coffee or espresso much before either, so its been crazy profit margins since then!