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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 | Electric |
| Burr | Conical | Conical |
| Burr size | 60 mm | 40 mm |
| Dial | 55 clicks | 60 clicks |
| Adjustment | Stepped | Stepped |
| Per click | 30 µm | — |
| Grind range | 0–1400 µm | — |
| Maker manual | On file | On file |
| Maker-sourced settings | 8 | 3 |
| Brew methods | ||
| Espresso |
10-18
From the maker
|
1-30
From the maker
|
| Moka Pot |
20-28
From the maker
|
19-27
Modelled
|
| Pour Over (V60) |
28-42
From the maker
|
31-46
Modelled
|
| Chemex |
31-49
From the maker
|
50-54
Modelled
|
| AeroPress |
26-37
Modelled
|
27-50
Modelled
|
| French Press |
36-50
From the maker
|
55-60
From the maker
|
| Cold Brew |
47-55
From the maker
|
Not recommended |
| Drip / Batch |
28-42
From the maker
|
46-54
From the maker
|
| Turkish |
2-12
From the maker
|
Not recommended |
| Siphon |
30-37
Modelled
|
35-50
Modelled
|
| Cold Drip |
31-49
Modelled
|
50-54
Modelled
|
| Percolator |
36-50
Modelled
|
Not recommended |
| Cuccumella |
30-37
Modelled
|
35-50
Modelled
|
| Kaapi Filter |
28-42
Modelled
|
31-46
Modelled
|
| Jebena |
30-37
Modelled
|
35-50
Modelled
|
| Chorreador |
28-42
Modelled
|
31-46
Modelled
|
| Dallah |
12-26
Modelled
|
12-27
Modelled
|
| Cafe de Olla |
40-42
Modelled
|
Not recommended |
| Prestina |
30-37
Modelled
|
35-50
Modelled
|
| Vietnamese Phin |
40-42
Modelled
|
Not recommended |
“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.