DF54 V1/V2

Ich trink zwar mehr Espresso aber hab, vor 2 Tagen die DF54 bestellt... 198€ + Versand (213€)... Is so grad noch unter 200€.. oder eben auch nicht ;-) https://df64coffee.com/products/df54 Wenn die zu teuer ist, Baraza Encore ESP.

I had the same question and ordered a DF54! (Yesterday). I had local vendor offering the Mignon Zero 55s, for 250€, but after many people here and on discord and other sources suggested that the DF54 is just the better grinder and is cheaper I decided to get the Df54, (from the same vendor, I paid a little more (compared to https://df64coffee.com/ ), but now I got local support and supported a local business.

Df54 should fit that budget.... Or go hand grinder and get a j-Ultra or commandante

Interesting, I think it's quite beautiful it's slim and sleek but that's subjective Also I don't understand why that would push your budget? I tried a random Amsterdam adress and it came to 202€, so quite below your budget. And at that price point it absolutely outperforms, everything. https://df64coffee.com/ A different option, would be a Mignon Eureka singledose like the zero 55, but I have been told it's not as good as the DF54. But I have no experience with mignon and they make really good grinders like the smart or the Specialita.

The OP on this thread has probably made their decision a long time ago. I got the DF54 V2 a week and a half ago. Super easy to dial in and use with my Breville Bambino. The zero point is off but since I am using it for espresso only it doesn´t make any real difference as my adjustments are slight. I clean out the chute every few days with the provided brush. I am getting vitually 0 retention. Occaisionally .1 or .2 grams and often none. It is the rainy season here in Oaxaca, Mexico. So, I´m sure that is a factor. When the dry season comes and the humidity drops I may experience a little more but I will just spritz the beans then. I am hot starting and pouring the beans in gradually over 10 seconds or so. It came with the burr alignment perfect. I am super happy with the purchase and performance and am pulling fabulous shots of espresso using this grinder and the Breville Bambino!

Yes, I did the marker test. I am 2 months in now. I have put through about 5kg. 0 retention even though we have moved from our rainy season to our dry season. But the humidity in the morning when I am making shots is usually around 40%. But I notice very little static and lately when I pull a shot, it is dead on. 18 grams in, 18 grams out. Mid winter the humidity with get into the teens mid day and lower in the morning. So, maybe then I will see some static. I have a sprayer that I have yet to use. My only complaint would be the power button could be a little more sensitive. Other than that, I am 100% satisfied with how easy to use and how consistent the grinder is. I typically pull 3 double shots per day. Sometimes 2 more at night if my wife and I want an after dinner decaf coffee drink. I clean it with the provided brush about 1x per week and get less than 1 gram residual.

My experience as to quality has been excellent and my burrs were perfectly aligned. I was prepared to adjust them if necessary but it wasn´t. Mine has fuctioned perfectly. I couldn´t be happier as a home barrista (former pro) who pulls 3 to 5 double shots per day.

Go for the DF54.

You could get the DF54 open box, shipped to me at least is 200 Euros total. [https://miicoffee.shop/products/miicoffee-df54-single-dose-coffee-grinder-open-box?variant=49291474862375](https://miicoffee.shop/products/miicoffee-df54-single-dose-coffee-grinder-open-box?variant=49291474862375)

It's got a few annoying things about it, but that highly depends on what beans you use and how often you clean it. Highly popular grinder too, especially due to the fact it uses flat burrs.

Yeah they come from the same factory in China, the one I have in my link is an open-box product, which they get frequently, the unopened product is 50 euros more, so around 200 euros for the open-box shipped (to me at least) and 250 for the closed one.

Imo 200€ for a great flar burr grinder is a great value, comparing to more known grinders for example the Sage Smart Dose Pro

This is what I was thinking. I also have a DF54 for espresso and am considering a hand grinder for the very occasional pour over.

I actually haven’t taken my df54 apart or recalibrated it. I haven’t necessarily needed to. It’s been doing fantastic for pour over and my espresso needs. Of course when it starts to chirp or needs cleaning I will adjust as needed but for now I haven’t made any changes since it’s arrived.

I agree. I’ve also posted negatively about the df54. I stopped using it bc of clogging and static when grinding espresso. Maybe others have better experiences. Probably ok for pourover.