Compare Grinders


	Fellow	Turin
MSRP
MSRP	$195	$350
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Electric	Electric
Activation
Activation	Press Button	Button
Grind Method
Grind Method	Conical Burr	Flat Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	40 mm	64 mm
Adjustment
Adjustment	Stepped	Stepless
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale	5 micron	1 micron
Dosing Method
Dosing Method	Timed Auto Stop	On/Off Toggle
Dosing Type
Dosing Type	Single Dose	Single Dose
Retention
Retention	< .2 g	< .25 g
Grind Range
Grind Range	Full - Pour Over to Espresso	Full - Pour Over to Espresso
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	20	15
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	350 rpm	800 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	Yes	Yes
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	No
Weight
Weight	1.8 kg	6.8 kg
Material
Material	ABS Plastic	Aluminium
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Magnetic Catch Cup	Plastic Dosing Cup

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Fellow Opus Black grinder is priced at $195 and is designed for beginner users, while the Turin DF64 Gen 1 grinder comes at a higher price of $350 and is aimed at intermediate users. Both grinders fall under the semi-automatic category and target home coffee enthusiasts, albeit at different skill levels and budgets. The price difference reflects the varying complexity and potential capabilities of the two machines.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of grinding specifics, the Fellow Opus employs conical burrs with a diameter of 40 mm and has a stepped adjustment scale allowing for precise grind adjustments every 5 microns. In contrast, the Turin DF64 utilizes larger flat burrs measuring 64 mm and incorporates a stepless adjustment mechanism, enabling more granular control with adjustments made in increments of 1 micron. Both grinders feature a single dose hopper type, but their dosing methods differ; the Opus relies on a timed auto-stop feature while the DF64 utilizes an on/off toggle with a 45-second auto-off for convenience.

Features Comparison

When it comes to defining key features, the Fellow Opus has a grind range suitable for everything from pour-over to espresso, but lacks adjustable rpm. On the other hand, the Turin DF64 operates at a fixed rpm but is notable for its higher motor wattage of 250 watts, suggesting greater efficiency in grinding. Both grinders allow for swappable burrs, offering users the flexibility to experiment with different burr types according to their preference.

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