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Manufacturer-reported specifications. Highlighted cells differ. Unknown values are not interpreted as missing features.
The engineeringFlair58 Plus 2View 58 Plus 2 profile ↗DilettaAltoView Alto profile ↗
Heating systemElectrically preheated brew head; external kettle requiredManufacturer source ↗Dual boilerManufacturer source ↗
Portafilter diameter58 mmManufacturer source ↗58 mmManufacturer source ↗
PID temperature controlNot verifiedYesManufacturer source ↗
Integrated grinderNoManufacturer source ↗NoManufacturer source ↗
Milk workflowNo built-in milk systemManufacturer source ↗Manual steam wandManufacturer source ↗
Brew & steam togetherNoManufacturer source ↗YesManufacturer source ↗
Water reservoirNot verified3 LManufacturer source ↗
Brewing chamber capacity90 mlManufacturer source ↗Not verified
US supply voltageNot verified120 VManufacturer source ↗
Rated power96 WManufacturer source ↗Not verifiedManufacturer source ↗
Dosing systemHand-loaded portafilter and direct lever pressureManufacturer source ↗Not verified
Width7.5 inManufacturer source ↗304.8 mmManufacturer source ↗
Height11 inManufacturer source ↗368.3 mmManufacturer source ↗
DepthNot verified501.65 mmManufacturer source ↗
Product weightNot verified27.3 kgManufacturer source ↗

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