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I have the Breville and the OK Mokkom. The Breville I use for other grinds; the OK I use for espresso. The OK Mokkom is a flat burr grinder vs. conical, which is what the Breville has. I think the OK Mokkom was the cheapest flat burr I could find (lowest that I've seen it on sale is $161.99.)

Same. This is my first non-blade grinder so I’m no expert, but this thing is awesome. I started researching grinders a year ago, and it’s crazy how much this thing has to offer for $180 vs the options I was looking at for the same price or even more a year ago. Legitimately the only downside is that the brand is relatively unknown at this point. And personally, unless you’re *really* strapped for cash, I’m not sure why you would pick the shardor over the mokkom. The all-metal build quality on the mokkom is excellent and it comes with single dosing bellows, which the shardor doesn’t.

As I had a Bambino as my first machine and that same oxo before getting the Bambino, the oxo doesn't cut it. I did just get the mokkom, definitely grinds good enough

I have the mokkom, it is absolutely incredible, imo buy that with lebrew sweets or a different burr and it's still going to be less than an 064s

I just upgraded to the Mokkom and a bottomless portafilter for my Delonghi Stilosa. It’s only been a week (so I’m hoping this holds true) but I am very impressed with the results

I have the Mokkom and just use it for espresso. I like it so far. The Shardor is the plastic body cousin of the Mokkom.

I also have the Mokkom. I've used it strictly for espresso so far, medium-light to dark and I love it so far (bought in Nov). My retention, when I remember to check, has been +/- .1 to .2g.

For the budget grinder, shardor/mokkom/GF64.  I prefer Mokkom since it’s updated version of shardor. 

DF54 but it will be live or hate.  Encore. It is what it is. Decent but not wow grinder.  Affordable one will be Mokkom/shardor/GF64. I prefer Mokkom. Better than I thought.  For $600… you won’t have any upgrade to have espresso machine for the price. Grinder will be better option.  Next step up espresso machine start around $1200 in my opinion.  Get grinder from above lists then save money as much as you can then upgrade to next level machine. It can be endgame machine. I had BBE impress then got DF54 because of weak grinder. I upgraded to HX machine and it will be my endgame machine and will upgrading grinder soon ($600-800).

I’m better than GPT so I will answer it hahaha.  Bambino or bambino plus.  Go to TJmaxx/marshalls/homegood You might be able to find bambino for $239 or plus for $349. If you are lucky you can see red tag discount for $169 bambino or $299 for plus or more (someone got plus for $80).  If you don’t want treasure hunting then get those when it’s on sale (usually $299 or $399).  For grinder, I prefer DF54/encore for $200-250 range.  If you want spend a grinder sub-$200 then Mokkom/shardor/GF64.  I prefer Mokkom grinder. I had impress but I had to get DF54 because built in grinder was weak. When I change to light roast grinder, it struggled to grind and making huge noises. After I change to DF54, never had an issue. Impress tamping system is convenient but when you have dosing funnel and spring/tour air based tamper, it’s not an issue.

If you are willing to spend over $220, DF54 will be my choice.  If you want stay under $200 then shardor/GF64/Mokkom will be my choice. I used Mokkom and it’s better than I thought.