Flair Classic vs Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG)
Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on portafilter size, needs mains power, width, depth. Portafilter size: the Flair Classic has 40 mm, the Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG) has 58 mm.
Flair Classic
Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG)
What actually differs
- Portafilter size: the Flair Classic has 40 mm, the Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG) has 58 mm.
- Needs mains power: the Flair Classic has No, the Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG) has Yes.
- The Flair Classic is lighter at 2.3 kg; the Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG) weighs 5.4 kg.
- The Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG) has a longer warranty (5 years against 3 years for the Flair Classic).
- Size, Flair Classic against Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG): width 15.9 cm against 19.1 cm, depth 31.8 cm against 34.3 cm, height 25.4 cm against 27.9 cm. The Flair Classic is the more compact of the two.
- The Flair Classic sits in a lower typical price band than the Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG) ($ Under $300 against $$ $300–700).
Which one should you buy?
Beginners who want a manual lever espresso maker with no power cord.
Buy the Flair Classic if you want real manual-lever espresso with no power cord and an all-metal build. It ships with two portafilters, a pressurizing Flow Control and a bottomless 2-in-1, plus a pressure gauge, and the brewing head comes off completely for cleaning.
Skip it if: Anyone seeking electric automation, PID temperature control, or hands-free operation should not buy it.
Full specs and review →Home enthusiasts who prefer manual lever control with pressure and flow features.
Users who want manual lever operation with pressure monitoring and flow control may prefer this setup. The absence of a boiler means brew water must be added separately.
Skip it if: Anyone needing a machine with built-in heating should look elsewhere.
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- A more compact footprint
- A lower typical price band
- A longer warranty
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Flair Classic | Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $ Under $300 | $$ $300–700 |
| Machine type | Manual lever | Manual lever |
| Boiler / heating | None | None |
| Portafilter size | 40 mm | 58 mm |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Flow control | Yes | Yes |
| Needs mains power | No | Yes |
| Water tank | 0.1 L | 0.1 L |
| Width | 15.9 cm | 19.1 cm |
| Depth | 31.8 cm | 34.3 cm |
| Height | 25.4 cm | 27.9 cm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 5.4 kg |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: machine type (Manual lever); boiler / heating (None); pressure gauge (Yes); flow control (Yes); water tank (0.1 L).
Flair Classic vs Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG): common questions
What is the main difference between the Flair Classic and the Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG)?
Portafilter size: the Flair Classic has 40 mm, the Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG) has 58 mm. Needs mains power: the Flair Classic has No, the Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG) has Yes.
Which is better for beginners, the Flair Classic or the Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG)?
We tag the Flair Classic for beginners; the other is not tagged that way. See the pick boxes above for who each one suits.
Do the Flair Classic and the Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG) use the same portafilter?
No. The Flair Classic has 40 mm and the Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG) has 58 mm.
Is the Flair Classic or the Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG) more expensive?
The Flair Classic is $ Under $300 and the Flair 58 Manual Espresso Machine (SCG) is $$ $300–700. Check the retailer for today's price.