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Put two or three grinders side by side — burrs, dial, reach, and what each is actually set to for every brew method.
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| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Specifications | ||
| Type | Hand grinder | Hand grinder |
| Burr | Conical | Conical |
| Burr size | 48 mm | 38 mm |
| Dial | 200 clicks | 120 clicks |
| Adjustment | Stepped | Stepped |
| Per click | 12.5 µm | 25 µm |
| Grind range | 0–1400 µm | 0–1400 µm |
| Maker manual | Not on file | Not on file |
| Maker-sourced settings | 8 | 6 |
| Brew methods | ||
| Espresso |
48-64
From the maker
|
Not recommended |
| Moka Pot |
96-120
From the maker
|
36-60
From the maker
|
| Pour Over (V60) |
128-176
From the maker
|
54-96
From the maker
|
| Chemex |
160-174
Modelled
|
81-89
Modelled
|
| AeroPress |
96-120
From the maker
|
36-60
From the maker
|
| French Press |
168-200
From the maker
|
78-114
From the maker
|
| Cold Brew |
181-200
Modelled
|
94-111
Modelled
|
| Drip / Batch |
96-120
From the maker
|
36-60
From the maker
|
| Turkish |
32-48
From the maker
|
Not recommended |
| Siphon |
128-176
From the maker
|
54-96
From the maker
|
| Cold Drip |
160-174
Modelled
|
81-89
Modelled
|
| Percolator |
168-200
Modelled
|
78-114
Modelled
|
| Cuccumella |
128-176
Modelled
|
54-96
Modelled
|
| Kaapi Filter |
128-176
Modelled
|
54-96
Modelled
|
| Jebena |
128-176
Modelled
|
54-96
Modelled
|
| Chorreador |
128-176
Modelled
|
54-96
Modelled
|
| Dallah |
50-84
Modelled
|
Not recommended |
| Cafe de Olla |
167-181
Modelled
|
85-94
Modelled
|
| Prestina |
128-176
Modelled
|
54-96
Modelled
|
| Vietnamese Phin |
167-181
Modelled
|
85-94
Modelled
|
“From the maker” means the setting comes from that grinder's own manual or grind chart. “Modelled” means we derived it — see the grind pipeline for how.
Common questions
How do you decide the setting shown for each brew method?
Where a grinder's maker publishes a setting — in its manual or its own grind chart — we print that number and label it “From the maker”. Everything else is interpolated along the maker's own curve, or modelled from the grinder's dial where there is no chart, and labelled “Modelled”.
How many grinders can I compare at once?
Up to 3. Two is the usual question; a third helps when you are down to a shortlist.
Can I share a comparison?
Yes — the grinders you pick are in the address, so the link opens the exact table you are looking at. The share button copies it.
Why does a grinder show “Not recommended” for a method?
Because its maker says so, or because the grinder physically cannot reach that grind size. Both are stated rather than left blank, since “this one cannot do it” is often the answer you are comparing for.