Compare Grinders


	Fellow	Turin
MSRP
MSRP	$195	$199
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Electric	Electric
Activation
Activation	Press Button	On/Off Button
Grind Method
Grind Method	Conical Burr	Conical Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	40 mm	40 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	< .2 g
Grind Range
Grind Range	Full - Pour Over to Espresso	Espresso
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	20	24
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	350 rpm	400 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	Yes	No
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	No
Weight
Weight	1.8 kg	2.6 kg
Material
Material	ABS Plastic	Aluminum
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Magnetic Catch Cup	Aluminum Dosing Cup

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Turin SK40 grinder has an MSRP of $199 and is designed for beginners, making it accessible for those new to espresso grinding. In comparison, the Fellow Opus also targets beginners and is priced slightly lower at $195. Both grinders are categorized as semi-automatic, providing ease of use for novice users.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of grinder grinding information, both grinders utilize a conical burr method with a burr diameter of 40mm. The Turin SK40 features a stepless adjustment, allowing fine-tuned control with an adjustment scale of 1 micron, while the Fellow Opus employs a stepped adjustment method with a 5 micron scale. Both models have a single-dose hopper type that enhances consistency in dosing, with the SK40 using an on/off toggle for primary dosing and the Opus using a timed auto-stop function alongside a manual on/off option.

Features Comparison

Regarding key features, the Turin SK40 operates at a higher RPM of 400 compared to the Fellow Opus's 350 RPM, which may affect grind speed (24 seconds for the SK40 vs. 20 seconds for the Opus for an 18g dose). The SK40 lacks adjustable RPM capabilities and swappable burrs, whereas the Fellow Opus provides the option for swappable burrs, offering more versatility for future upgrades. The grind range of the Turin SK40 is solely focused on espresso, while the Fellow Opus accommodates a broader range from pour-over to espresso.

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