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Comparison

Flair 49 Pro vs Flair 58 Plus 2

Two models compared on maker specs and U.S. list prices, with a buy-now-or-wait call for each.

Quick verdict

  • Best value Flair 49 Pro ($359.00 list, checked Oct 30, 2026). 49 mm portafilter, 7 lbs and a 5 year limited warranty at the lower list price. Where to buy
  • Top pick Flair 58 Plus 2 ($699.00–$780.00 list, checked Oct 30, 2026). 58 mm portafilter at 12 lbs with the same 90 ml capacity and 5-year warranty, for $340 more at list. Where to buy

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Price history: what we actually recorded

Flair 49 Pro

$359.00checked Oct 30, 2026

Flair 49 Pro price history: 1 recorded point; list price $359.00

Not enough of our own dated history to draw a line yet; tracking since Oct 17, 2026. List $359.00.

Flair 58 Plus 2

$699.00checked Oct 30, 2026

Flair 58 Plus 2 price history: 1 recorded point; list price $699.00

Not enough of our own dated history to draw a line yet; tracking since Oct 17, 2026. List $699.00.

Recorded priceMaker list price Only prices we checked and dated ourselves; nothing back-filled.

Set alert

Is this a real Black Friday low?

  • Flair 49 Pro: $359.00 maker U.S. list price, checked Oct 30, 2026. We do not yet have enough of our own dated price history to call a Black Friday low on this model. We have tracked it since Oct 17, 2026, and the list price has not changed.
  • Flair 58 Plus 2: $699.00 maker U.S. list price, checked Oct 30, 2026. We do not yet have enough of our own dated price history to call a Black Friday low on this model. We have tracked it since Oct 17, 2026, and the list price has not changed.

We only compare against prices we checked and dated ourselves at the maker's store. We never show a made-up "was" price. Related: Black Friday price watch and buy now or wait.

Setup cost

Totals add each maker's U.S. list price, checked Oct 30, 2026 (scale checked Oct 30, 2026). Retailer prices can be lower. Build your own on the setup builder or see home espresso setups.

Recall status. Flair: none found (automated CPSC name match, data fetched 2026-10-30 23:11 CDT; not a safety rating). Details at the end of this page.

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Everything below comes from each maker's own product page (list price, specs and the date we checked), U.S. CPSC recall notices, and, for the buy-now-or-wait calls, named public reports of last year's holiday prices. We show no star ratings or review counts. Some links may earn us a commission; see the disclosure.

Side by side

ModelPortafilterWater tankSizeWeightWarrantyList pricePrice checked
Flair 49 Pro49 mm90ml17 x 13 x 5in7lbs5 year limited warranty$359.00Oct 30, 2026
Flair 58 Plus 258 mm90ml17.5 x 13 x 6.5 12lbs5-Year Limited Warranty$699.00–$780.00Oct 30, 2026

Specs and list prices from each maker's U.S. product page, checked Oct 30, 2026. "Not stated" means the maker page did not list it.

Price gap. The Flair 49 Pro has the lower U.S. list price ($359.00 vs $699.00, a $340.00 difference), per each maker's site checked Oct 30, 2026.

The two models

1

Flair

Flair 49 Pro

Chrome home espresso machine with a portafilter locked in and cups warming on top (illustrative)
Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: Kaboompics.com / Pexels

Why it is here

Flair 49 Pro: manual lever machine, $359.00 list.

$359.00

Flair U.S. list price, checked Oct 30, 2026

Buy now or wait? No clear signal. We found no public report of how this brand priced this model on Black Friday 2025, so we make no call. Watch the price instead. This is a past pattern, not a forecast; we do not have our own retailer price history yet.

Portafilter
49 mm
Water tank
90ml
Weight
7lbs
Warranty
5 year limited warranty

Key specs from Flair's product page, checked Oct 30, 2026.

No CPSC recall found that names Flair (CPSC data fetched 2026-10-30 23:11 CDT). This is an automated name match, not a safety rating.

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2

Flair

Flair 58 Plus 2

Stainless semi-automatic espresso machine with a built-in grinder on a kitchen counter (illustrative, not a specific model)
Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: valverdesupport / Pexels

Why it is here

Flair 58 Plus 2: manual lever machine, $699.00–$780.00 list.

$699.00–$780.00

Flair U.S. list price, checked Oct 30, 2026

Buy now or wait? No clear signal. We found no public report of how this brand priced this model on Black Friday 2025, so we make no call. Watch the price instead. This is a past pattern, not a forecast; we do not have our own retailer price history yet.

Portafilter
58 mm
Water tank
90ml
Weight
12lbs
Warranty
5-Year Limited Warranty

Key specs from Flair's product page, checked Oct 30, 2026.

No CPSC recall found that names Flair (CPSC data fetched 2026-10-30 23:11 CDT). This is an automated name match, not a safety rating.

See it on the maker's site Check eBay Where to buy Watch this price

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What else you'll need

Beside the machine: a grinder (unless it has one built in), a tamper that fits the portafilter, a scale, a milk pitcher, a knock box and cleaning supplies. See the espresso accessories starter kit. New to espresso? See the best espresso machines for beginners. No steam wand? See the best milk frothers.

FAQ

What is the price difference between the Flair 49 Pro and Flair 58 Plus 2?

The Flair 49 Pro has the lower U.S. list price ($359.00 vs $699.00, a $340.00 difference), per each maker's site checked Oct 30, 2026.

Which is better, the Flair 49 Pro or the Flair 58 Plus 2?

Flair 49 Pro is our Best value: 49 mm portafilter, 7 lbs and a 5 year limited warranty at the lower list price. Flair 58 Plus 2 is our Top pick: 58 mm portafilter at 12 lbs with the same 90 ml capacity and 5-year warranty, for $340 more at list.

Should I buy now or wait for Black Friday?

Flair 49 Pro: No clear signal. Flair 58 Plus 2: No clear signal. These calls rest on named public reports of last year's holiday prices; they are past patterns, not forecasts.

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From some, yes. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. See our disclosure page.

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