Compare Grinders


	Turin	Turin
MSRP
MSRP	$199	$229
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Electric	Electric
Activation
Activation	On/Off Button	On/Off Button
Grind Method
Grind Method	Conical Burr	Flat Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	40 mm	54 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	< .2 g	< .1 g
Grind Range
Grind Range	Espresso	Full - Pour Over to Espresso
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	24	12
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	400 rpm	rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	No	No
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	No
Weight
Weight	2.6 kg	4.5 kg
Material
Material	Aluminum	Powder Coated Alumnimum
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Aluminum Dosing Cup	Plastic 58mm Dosing Cup

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Both grinders are produced by Turin and cater to beginners with their user-friendly features. The Turin DF54 is priced at $229, while the Turin SK40 is slightly more affordable at $199. Despite their price differences, both models are in the semi-automatic category, appealing to users seeking ease of use.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of grinding information, the DF54 employs flat burrs with a larger diameter of 54mm, while the SK40 utilizes conical burrs with a smaller diameter of 40mm. Both grinders offer stepless adjustment, allowing for precise control over grind size, but they differ in dosing methods; the DF54 uses an on/off button for primary dosing, whereas the SK40 features an on/off toggle. Each grinder is designed with a single-dose hopper, which can enhance the quality of the coffee by minimizing retention, with the DF54 demonstrating retention under 0.1g compared to the SK40's 0.2g.

Features Comparison

When examining key features, the DF54 does not support adjustable RPM, while the SK40 has a maximum RPM of 400, which can affect grind consistency and speed. The grind range for the DF54 spans from pour-over to espresso, making it versatile, while the SK40 is specifically tailored for espresso grinding. Neither grinder supports swappable burrs, which may limit users seeking to upgrade or change their grinding capability easily.

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