Compare Grinders


	Turin	Mahlkonig
MSRP
MSRP	$369	$649
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Electric	Electric
Activation
Activation	On/Off Toggle	Portafilter Button
Grind Method
Grind Method	Conical Burr	Flat Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	40 mm	54 mm
Adjustment
Adjustment	Stepped	Stepless
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale	10 micron	1 micron
Dosing Method
Dosing Method	On/Off Toggle	Programmable Timed Dose
Dosing Type
Dosing Type	Single Dose	Hopper
Retention
Retention	< .2 g	< .2 g
Grind Range
Grind Range	Full - Pour Over to Espresso	Full Range - Pour Over to Espresso
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	24	18
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	400 rpm	1050 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	No	No
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	No
Weight
Weight	2.6 kg	8 kg
Material
Material	Aluminum	Black Aluminum
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Plastic Dosing Cup	No Information

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Grinder 1, the Mahlkonig X54, is priced at $649 and is designed for intermediate skill levels. In contrast, Grinder 2, the Turin SD40 V2, is more budget-friendly at $369 and targets beginners. Both grinders fall under the semi-automatic category, but target different user demographics based on complexity and pricing.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of grinding information, the Mahlkonig X54 utilizes a flat burr with a diameter of 54 mm and offers a stepless adjustment system, allowing precision at a scale of 1 micron. It has a hopper type designed for bulk use with programmable timed dose capabilities. On the other hand, the Turin SD40 V2 employs a conical burr with a smaller diameter of 40 mm and uses a stepped adjustment mechanism with a 10-micron scale. The SD40 V2 features a single dose hopper with an on/off toggle for dosing which is straightforward for beginners.

Features Comparison

When examining key features, the Mahlkonig X54 operates at a grind range suitable for both pour-over and espresso, while the Turin SD40 V2 also accommodates a similar range. Neither grinder offers adjustable RPM or swappable burrs, affirming their structural simplicity focused on the user experience without overwhelming complexity. The X54 has a grind speed of 18g in 18 seconds whereas the SD40 V2 takes 24 seconds, indicating a faster output from the Mahlkonig model.

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