Compare Grinders


	Turin	Niche
MSRP
MSRP	$229	$580
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Electric	Electric
Activation
Activation	On/Off Button	Toggle Switch
Grind Method
Grind Method	Flat Burr	Conical Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	54 mm	63 mm
Adjustment
Adjustment	Stepless	Stepless
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale	1 micron	1 micron
Dosing Method
Dosing Method	On/Off Button	On/Off Toggle
Dosing Type
Dosing Type	Single-Dose	Single Dose
Retention
Retention	< .1 g	< .1 g
Grind Range
Grind Range	Full - Pour Over to Espresso	Full - Pour Over to Espresso
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	12	17
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	rpm	330 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	No	No
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	No
Weight
Weight	4.5 kg	4.1 kg
Material
Material	Powder Coated Alumnimum	Aluminium
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Plastic 58mm Dosing Cup	58 mm Grind Cup

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Turin DF54 and Niche Zero espresso grinders cater to different users based on skill level and price. The DF54, priced at $229, is aimed at beginners, providing an accessible entry point for home baristas. In contrast, the Niche Zero is designed for intermediate users and is priced significantly higher at $580. While both brands fall under the semi-automatic category, their targeted audience varies widely.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of grinding information, the Turin DF54 utilizes flat burrs with a diameter of 54mm, while the Niche Zero features a larger 63mm conical burrs made from hardened steel. Both grinders offer stepless adjustment, allowing for precise grind size changes on a micron scale. Each grinder employs a single-dose hopper type for improved dosing accuracy, with the DF54 using an on/off button for activation and the Niche Zero using a toggle switch, facilitating easy operation for both beginner and intermediate users. Both grinders also demonstrate low retention rates of less than 0.1g, ensuring minimal wastage.

Features Comparison

When examining key features, both grinders offer a wide grind range suitable for everything from pour over to espresso. However, the Niche Zero has a motor wattage of 350, compared to the DF54's 150W, potentially influencing grind speed and performance. Neither grinder includes adjustable RPM or swappable burrs, maintaining constancy in their design. Ultimately, both grinders excel in their categories with unique strengths catering to their respective user bases.

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