Cafelat Robot vs Flair 49 Pro
Quick take: The Flair 49 Pro costs $41 less.
| Spec | Cafelat Robot | Flair 49 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $400 | $359 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (800) | 4.7★ (210) |
| Type | Manual/Lever | Manual/Lever |
| Boiler | None | None |
| Built-in grinder | No | No |
| Pump pressure | — | — |
| Water capacity | N/A | 90 ml per shot |
| Warm-up time | 0 seconds | 0 seconds |
| Steam wand | — | — |
| Basket type | Unpressurized Only | Pressurized & Unpressurized |
| Best for | Purists | Manual Brewing |
| Dimensions | 6.3 x 6.3 x 9 in | 13.5 x 7.5 x 11 in |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs | 7 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |
Pros & cons
Cafelat Robot
- ✓No electricity or electronics to break
- ✓Extremely portable
- ✓Built like a tank
- ✓Surprisingly forgiving for manual
- ✗No steam wand at all
- ✗Need separate kettle
- ✗Manual effort every shot
- ✗No temperature control
Flair 49 Pro
- ✓Pressure gauge makes hitting and profiling 6-9 bar repeatable
- ✓Includes bottomless and pressurized baskets - grows with your skill
- ✓All-stainless 90ml brew cylinder holds heat better than the Classic
- ✓5-year warranty on a machine with almost nothing to break
- ✗49mm baskets limit dose size and accessory options versus the Flair 58
- ✗Boiling water and preheating the cylinder is a ritual every shot
- ✗No milk steaming of any kind
- ✗Single-shot workflow is slow for guests