Zero

Not sure where you are based I got an Eureka zero 55s for £169 with some vouchers and discounts during black Friday, before that I was considering the Baratza encore ESP, but reading comments of people on the YouTube official video really put me off it lol, it seemed too easy for some parts to break etc. Out of all these I'd consider the DF54 assuming it's a good unit and you get some kind of warranty.

Eureka mignon zero 55s. Was about 350 usd

I upgraded from the k6 after one year. Just got tired of hand grinding. Amazing grinder though I got a eureka mignon zero 55s. (Made for Asian markets) but still an excellent grinder. Built like a tank. Super quick. Quieter than I thought possible. And budget friendly. I think I paid around 350 usd brand new. Eureka has history and you know you are getting quality I would highly recommend. Just takes a bit to dial in with it.

I like my mignon zero 55s. Its the first eureka model produced in their Chinese factory but quality is still flawless. Its a little cheaper than the old zero. Cost me 250€

U need to return it and get the esp …. Or better a eureka zero 55 mm … they have sales on it all the time and it the same internal components / burr geometry as the specialita w out the dose by time option … it produces thick syrupy conical like shots that are wonderful for medium to dark roast coffees . If u are wanting a light roast tho it not big on those fruity notes / clarity but if that not even something u like / want then a zero 55 is wonderful will last u forever !

I'd go for a Eureka Zero, I love the grind by weight (GBW) workflow and am getting very consistent shots

I’m pretty sure I got my rancilio Silvia and eureka zero for around that much

I agree. I also had an Eureka, the Zero, and it was the most silent I had so far. And the retention doesn't improve with an inclined base. I 3d printed one and tested. Which for me means that Oro is a bit overpriced for the advantages offered when compared to Zero. But probably the grinders with DC motors can be even quieter like the E55. But I don't have experience with any so far.

Avoid the fellow grinders - there are much better ones around. Baratza encore ESP, or, something like a eureka zero , both will be better than the opus *NB the ode is not espresso capable.*

My Eureka Zero has served me pretty well so far too. Basically a single dose version of Specialita

Eureka zero and big grinder setting dial from aro. Easy to switch back and forth with new dial, built like a tank, relatively silent.