There are significant differences between pour over coffee and coffee machine extraction in terms of production methods, flavor, convenience, cost, controllability, etc.:

1. Production method
pour over coffee:
Manual operation: You need to manually pour hot water on the coffee powder and filter the coffee liquid through the filter cup and filter paper. The whole process requires certain skills and experience, including controlling the speed, direction, and amount of water injection.
Simple tools: The main tools include hand-poured pots, filter cups, filter paper, coffee powder, and sharing pots (or pour directly into the cup). These tools are relatively simple and easy to carry.
Coffee machine extraction:
High degree of automation: The coffee machine automatically completes the extraction process through built-in programs and mechanical devices. Just put the coffee powder into the filter or use a coffee capsule, press the button, and the machine will automatically control the water temperature, pressure, and extraction time.
Complex equipment: Common ones are semi-automatic coffee machines, fully automatic coffee machines, and capsule coffee machines. Semi-automatic coffee machines require manual operation of grinding and extraction time, fully automatic coffee machines can almost automatically complete all steps, and capsule coffee machines achieve fast extraction through capsules.

2. Flavor characteristics
pour over coffee:
Pure flavor: Due to the use of filter paper, there is almost no coffee grounds in the coffee liquid, the taste is purer and delicate, and can better show the flavor characteristics of the coffee beans themselves, such as fruity, floral, and nutty aromas.
Rich layers: Through different water injection methods (such as steaming, segmented water injection, etc.), various flavor substances in coffee can be better extracted, making the taste of coffee more layered.
Coffee machine extraction:
Rich flavor: Especially Italian coffee machines, through high-pressure extraction, can quickly extract the oil in coffee (coffee oil will bring a rich aroma and mellow taste), suitable for making espresso, latte, cappuccino, etc.
High flavor consistency: Because it is machine-controlled, the conditions of each extraction are relatively stable, and the flavor is relatively consistent, which is suitable for commercial occasions and consumers who pursue standardized taste.

3. Convenience
pour over coffee:
Time required: From grinding coffee beans to brewing, the whole process usually takes 5-10 minutes, which is suitable for people who have time to slowly enjoy the brewing process.
Skills required: Beginners need some practice to master the rhythm of water injection and the control of water flow, otherwise insufficient or over-extraction may occur.
Coffee machine extraction:
Quick and convenient: Fully automatic coffee machines can usually make a cup of coffee in 1-2 minutes, which is very suitable for busy office workers or occasions where coffee needs to be made quickly.
Simple operation: Even inexperienced people can easily operate it, especially capsule coffee machines, which require almost no skills.

4. Cost
pour over coffee:
Low tool cost: A set of basic hand-pour tools (hand-pour pot, filter cup, filter paper, etc.) is relatively cheap, and a good hand-pour equipment can be configured for a few hundred yuan.
Coffee bean cost: If you choose high-quality coffee beans, the cost may be relatively high, but you can also choose coffee beans of different prices according to your budget.
Coffee machine extraction:
High equipment cost: A good quality semi-automatic coffee machine usually costs around 2,000-5,000 yuan, a fully automatic coffee machine is more expensive, and a capsule coffee machine is relatively cheap, but the cost of the capsule is higher.
Maintenance cost: The coffee machine needs regular cleaning and maintenance, otherwise it will affect the extraction effect and machine life, which will also increase certain costs.

5. Controllability
pour over coffee:
Highly controllable: From the selection of coffee beans, grinding coarseness, water temperature, water injection method to extraction time, every link can be adjusted according to personal taste, suitable for people who pursue personalized and high-quality coffee.
Coffee machine extraction:
Partially controllable: Semi-automatic coffee machines can manually adjust the grinding coarseness and extraction time, but the controllability of fully automatic coffee machines is relatively weak, and capsule coffee machines are almost impossible to adjust, and can only choose capsules of different flavors.

In general, pour over coffee is more suitable for people who pursue coffee quality and enjoy the brewing process, while coffee machine extraction is more suitable for people who pursue convenience and standardized taste.