Flair 58 Plus 2 vs Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG)
Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on voltage. Voltage: the Flair 58 Plus 2 has 110V (US power supply), the Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG) has 120 V.
Flair 58 Plus 2
Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG)
What actually differs
- Voltage: the Flair 58 Plus 2 has 110V (US power supply), the Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG) has 120 V.
Which one should you buy?
Enthusiasts who want full manual pressure control with a standard 58mm portafilter.
Buy the Flair 58 Plus 2 if you want hands-on control of every shot and a standard 58 mm portafilter that fits mainstream accessories. The preheat controller now sits in the base: you plug in to warm the brew head, then pull shots unplugged.
Skip it if: Beginners or users preferring automated electric machines should not buy it.
Full specs and review →Home enthusiasts who prefer manual lever control with pressure and flow features.
Users who want manual lever operation with pressure monitoring and flow control may prefer this setup. The absence of a boiler means brew water must be added separately.
Skip it if: Anyone needing a machine with built-in heating should look elsewhere.
Full specs and review →Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Flair 58 Plus 2 | Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$ $300–700 | $$ $300–700 |
| Machine type | Manual lever | Manual lever |
| Boiler / heating | None | None |
| Boiler size | 0.1 L | 0.1 L |
| Portafilter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 0.1 L | 0.1 L |
| Width | 19.1 cm | 19.1 cm |
| Depth | 34.3 cm | 34.3 cm |
| Height | 27.9 cm | 27.9 cm |
| Weight | 5.4 kg | 5.4 kg |
| Voltage | 110V (US power supply) | 120 V |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Manual lever); boiler / heating (None); boiler size (0.1 L); portafilter size (58 mm); pressure gauge (Yes); needs mains power (Yes); water tank (0.1 L); width (19.1 cm).
Flair 58 Plus 2 vs Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG): common questions
What is the main difference between the Flair 58 Plus 2 and the Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG)?
Voltage: the Flair 58 Plus 2 has 110V (US power supply), the Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG) has 120 V.
Which is better for enthusiasts, the Flair 58 Plus 2 or the Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG)?
We tag the Flair 58 Plus 2 for enthusiasts; the other is not tagged that way. See the pick boxes above for who each one suits.
Do the Flair 58 Plus 2 and the Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG) use the same portafilter?
Yes, both use 58 mm.
Is the Flair 58 Plus 2 or the Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG) more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$ $300–700.