Compare Grinders


	Kingrinder	Weber Workshops
MSRP
MSRP	$119	$1495
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Manual	Manual
Activation
Activation	Hand Crank	Hand Crank
Grind Method
Grind Method	Conical Burr	Conical Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	48 mm	83 mm
Adjustment
Adjustment	Stepped	Stepped
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale	16 micron	5 micron
Dosing Method
Dosing Method	Manual	Manual
Dosing Type
Dosing Type	Single Dose	Single Dose
Retention
Retention	< .2 g	< .1 g
Grind Range
Grind Range	Espresso	Full - Pour Over to Turkish
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	60	40
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	rpm	rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	No	Yes
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	0.7 kg	11 kg
Material
Material	Aluminum	Aluminium
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Threaded Catch Cup	Magnetic Tumbler

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Weber Workshops HG-2 is priced at $1495 and is designed for advanced users, while the Kingrinder K4 is significantly more affordable at $119, targeting beginner coffee enthusiasts. Both are manual grinders, but they cater to different experience levels within the espresso community. The disparity in pricing reflects the different features and capabilities, positioning the HG-2 as a premium option compared to the budget-friendly K4. This difference may affect the potential buyer's choice based on skill level and budget constraints.

Brewing Comparison

Both grinders utilize a conical burr grinding method. The HG-2 features a larger burr diameter of 83 mm compared to the K4's 48 mm, which typically translates to more efficient grinding. They both adopt a stepped adjustment, allowing users to fine-tune their grind settings, but the HG-2 offers a finer adjustment scale of 5 microns compared to the K4's coarser 16 microns. Moreover, both grinders employ a single dose hopper type and use manual primary dosing methods, although the HG-2's retention is better at < 0.1 g versus K4's < 0.2 g.

Features Comparison

In terms of key features, the HG-2 includes adjustable RPM settings, allowing users to control how fast the grind occurs, contributing to versatility in producing various grind textures. It has a broader grind range, suitable for everything from pour-over to Turkish coffee, in contrast to the K4, which is specifically optimized for espresso. Another advantage of the HG-2 is its swappable burrs, providing the option for users to change burr types for different brewing methods, whereas the K4 does not offer this feature, limiting its versatility in grind customization.

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