| Drawbacks |
Manual, 1 cup |
Manual, 1 cup |
Slow |
Bit too heavy for portable |
Plastic exterior |
Can be messy if using the catch cup, but good if using catch bin |
Single dose only |
Single dose as standard, no hoper included |
Single dose as standard, no hoper included |
Single dose as standard, no hoper included |
| Estimated Price |
R2000 |
R3900 |
R3500 |
R6000 |
R5500 |
R8000 |
R6000 |
R14000 |
R21000 |
R21000 |
| Method range |
Espresso (limited), Moka pot, AeroPress, Pour-over, French press |
Espresso, Moka pot, AeroPress, Pour-over, French press |
Espresso (limited), Moka pot, AeroPress, Pour-over, French press |
Espresso, Moka pot, AeroPress, Pour-over, French press |
Turkish (limited), Espresso, Moka pot, AeroPress, Pour-over, French press |
Turkish (limited), Espresso, Moka pot, AeroPress, Pour-over, French press |
Espresso, Moka pot, AeroPress, Pour-over, French press |
Espresso, Moka pot, AeroPress, Pour-over, French press |
Filter, Pour-over, French press |
Espresso, Moka pot, AeroPress, Pour-over, French press |
| Sound |
OK |
Quiet |
Whisper quiet |
Whisper quiet |
Noisy |
Noisy |
Noisy |
Quiet |
Quiet |
Quiet |
| Speed |
Manual |
Manual |
Manual (slow) |
Manual |
Fast |
Fast |
Insanely fast |
Adjustable RPM (800-1400) |
Adjustable RPM (800-1400) |
Adjustable RPM (800-1400) |
| Grind consistency |
7/10 - Excellent at coarser settings |
9/10 Excellent overall |
8/10 Impressive consistency, very little retention (~0.1g) |
9/10 Exceptional, uniform particles, low fines, high clarity |
9/10 Exceptional for espresso at its price point, consistent |
9/10 Exceptional all rounder |
9/10 |
10/10 Class leading grind quality, consistency, uniformity |
10/10 Class leading grind quality for filter |
10/10 Class leading grind quality, consistency, uniformity |
| Build Materials |
Textured Aluminum body, some plastic bearings |
Full-metal body, robust build |
Aluminum body, plastic hopper and catch cup |
Aluminum, high-durability ABS plastic (lid ring), steel |
Metal internals, plastic casing |
Anodized Cast Zinc & durable AB |
Aluminum body, matching catch cup |
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, PCTG Plastic Hopper |
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, PCTG Plastic Hopper |
Aluminum alloy, Stainless steel, unibody aluminum |
| Power |
Manual |
Manual |
60W |
60W |
80W |
80W |
150W |
150W |
400W |
400W |
| Burr |
38mm Stainless Steel S2C Conical Burrs |
42mm S2C conical burrs (high-carbon SUS420 stainless steel) |
42mm S2C-042-EI Conical Burrs (SUS420 Hardened Stainless Steel) |
44mm more efficient Pineapple-style Conical Burrs (SUS420 stainless steel) |
40mm M2 Conical Steel Burrs |
40mm M2 Conical Steel Burrs |
64mm Flat Stainless Steel Burrs |
64mm Flat Burrs |
78mm Conical Burrs |
78mm Flat Burrs |
| Purpose |
Home, Travel |
Home, Travel |
Home, Travel |
Home, Travel |
Home, Entry-Level Commercial |
Home, Entry-Level Commercial |
Home, Commercial |
Home, Commercial |
Home, Commercial |
Home, Commercial |
