Compare Grinders


	Mx. Cool	Weber Workshops
MSRP
MSRP	$1400	$1999
Skill Level
Skill Level	Advanced	Advanced
Type
Type	Electric	Electric
Activation
Activation	On/Off Button	Button
Grind Method
Grind Method	Conical Burr	Conical Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	83 mm	83 mm
Adjustment
Adjustment	Stepless	Stepped
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale	1 micron	5 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	Full Range - Pour Over to Espresso	Full - Pour Over to Turkish
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	10	30
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	120 rpm	150 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	Yes	Yes
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	Yes	Yes
Weight
Weight	7 kg	9 kg
Material
Material	Metal	Aluminium
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Aluminum Tumbler Dosing Cup	Magnetic Tumbler

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The first grinder, the Weber Workshops Key, is priced at $1999 and is aimed at advanced users looking for quality and performance. The second grinder, Mx. Cool Aries, is slightly more affordable at $1400, also catering to advanced users. Both grinders fall under the semi-automatic type, suggesting a similar target market in terms of skill level.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of grinding information, both grinders utilize a conical burr grinding method with a burr diameter of 83 mm. The Weber Key has a stepped adjustment feature allowing for adjustments in 5-micron increments, while the Aries boasts a stepless adjustment, providing finer control at 1-micron increments. Both grinders utilize a single dose hopper type, but the Weber Key features an on/off button for primary dosing, while the Aries uses an on/off toggle. The retention for the Key is less than 0.1 g, while the Aries offers slightly higher retention at less than 0.2 g, indicating better efficiency in the former.

Features Comparison

Regarding key features, both grinders include adjustable RPM, enhancing grind consistency, with the Weber Key ranging from 30 to 300 RPM, and the Aries from 90 to 150 RPM. In terms of grind range, the Weber Key serves a full spectrum from pour-over to Turkish coffee, while the Aries covers all from pour-over to espresso but with slightly less emphasis on fine grinds. Both grinders allow for swappable burrs, facilitating maintenance and customization options.

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