Compare Grinders


	Niche	Lucca
MSRP
MSRP	$580	$580
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Electric	Electric
Activation
Activation	Toggle Switch	Button
Grind Method
Grind Method	Conical Burr	Flat Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	63 mm	64 mm
Adjustment
Adjustment	Stepless	Stepless
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale	1 micron	1 micron
Dosing Method
Dosing Method	On/Off Toggle	On/Off Button
Dosing Type
Dosing Type	Single Dose	Single Dose
Retention
Retention	< .1 g	< .2 g
Grind Range
Grind Range	Full - Pour Over to Espresso	Full - Pour Over to Espresso
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	17	12
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	330 rpm	800 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	No	Yes
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	No
Weight
Weight	4.1 kg	6.8 kg
Material
Material	Aluminium	Aluminum
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	58 mm Grind Cup	Metal Dosing Cup, Metal Dosing Funnel

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Both grinders, the Niche Zero and the Lucca DF64, are priced at $580 and are classified as semi-automatic with an intermediate skill level. The Niche Zero is made by Niche, while the Lucca DF64 is a Clive coffee private label version of the DF64 Gen 1, V5. Both grinders cater to users wanting quality espresso grinding without the complexity of professional-level equipment. They each present a strong value proposition for intermediate users venturing into higher-quality brewing.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of grinding information, the Niche Zero utilizes a conical burr with a diameter of 63 mm, made of hardened steel, and offers stepless adjustment across a grind range suitable for both pour-over and espresso. Conversely, the Lucca DF64 features a flat burr with a slightly larger diameter of 64 mm made of stainless steel, also providing stepless adjustment and similar grind versatility. Both grinders employ a single dose hopper type, with the Niche Zero using an on/off toggle for dosing, while the Lucca DF64 employs an on/off button along with a 45-second auto-off to enhance convenience. The Niche Zero has a retention of less than 0.1 g, compared to the Lucca DF64's 0.2 g retention, which offers slightly better retention during grinding.

Features Comparison

Regarding key features, the Niche Zero does not offer adjustable RPM, while the Lucca DF64 boasts a higher RPM of 800 as compared to the Niche's 330, facilitating quicker grinding. Both grinders have a grind range that comfortably covers options from pour-over to espresso. Notably, the Lucca DF64 features swappable burrs, allowing users to easily customize their grind quality by changing burr types, whereas the Niche Zero lacks this swappable option. Both grinders provide unique benefits with specific applications for espresso enthusiasts aiming to enhance their home brewing experience.

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