
Multiple Brands
DF54 Series
Great value for espresso, but clogs and poor for pour-over.

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As I’m getting more into light roasts with my espresso machine and OXO/soup I’ve been thinking about the difference between conical and flat burrs. I’ve got the VS3 with the Hypernova Ultra-S burrs and am quite happy with the results. But upgraditis is real and now I’m thinking about getting a flat burr grinder. The question is if I should save money and wait until I can get something like a Philos/Zerno to replace my current grinder or just buy a DF54 as a second „light roast“ grinder. The thing is I’m not sure how big of a difference it’ll make. And before I spend 1k, maybe the DF54 will suffice. I drink mostly espresso and from time to time cortados.
I've had this on my list, but shipping was so expensive it got way over my budget. I stalled for the Lagom Mini II and love it. Good to see some love for Lagom!
You may need to stretch your budget to get out of the DF options if you want electric. I'm incredibly satisfied with the Option-O Lagom Mini. Granted I am only pulling 2-ish shots per day.
Pay $100 more and get the lagom mini. Leaps and bounds better than any fellow grinder.
Option O Lagom Mini. It’s better than any fellow grinder and more aesthetically pleasing.
Take the Oxo, Breville, Ode, and Opus off your list. Consider adding the Lagom Mini. I have one that does espresso and filter like a champ and has without issue for a few years now. It's a little slow and limited duty cycle (I think 90s per 5m or something) but for home use it's great. There's a mini 2 now that I admittedly don't know much about.
Not the Casa, but I have a Lagom Mini and love it as well! Option-O’s quality is just phenomenal. The Mini comes with Moonshine which makes FANTASTIC juicy pour overs too. And the new Lagom Mini can be powered via USB-C, making it a great option for portable travel too. All for under $400 is insane.

Multiple Brands
DF54 Series
Great value for espresso, but clogs and poor for pour-over.

OPTION-O
Lagom Casa
Versatile, premium build, high clarity; slow for large volumes.

Niche Coffee Ltd
Niche Zero
Durable, easy workflow, great for dark roasts, not light.

Fellow
Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 Series
Excellent for filter/pour-over, but cannot grind for espresso.

Baratza
Encore™ ESP Pro
Durable, repairable, versatile, but loud, messy, poor for light roasts.

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Multiple Brands - DF54 Series

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Mazzer - Philos

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Baratza - Encore™ ESP Pro

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Fellow - Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 Series