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DF64 Gen 1
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DF64 Gen 2
TL;DR: Great value, versatile with burr upgrades, but loud and inconsistent.
Sentiment score70% positive
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Last updated: May 9, 2026
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00_coeval_halosDF64 all day long! I’ve got one of the interactions of the first interactions of the first version. Perhaps the 3rd enhancement. I upgraded the burrs because it only cost $350 about 4-years ago plus burrs taking it up to $499. IT WORKS GREAT!!!! From my experience I would buy one again if I were to buy a new one. I works great so I’m not motivated to change.
5hawnking5Ive had one for a year, and like mine enough. Theres a little more work in the upkeep (frequently cleaning the chute) but it works well for a wife spectrum brew teks
aema15Dude this is a pretty high startup cost for something you may not even enjoy the process of. Grab a Breville dual boiler and a Baratza Encore, DF64, or Lagom Casa. Upgrade your machine once you feel you've fully committed and know what you're looking for.
AfterEagleDF54 v3 is a solid choice. A little over budget tho. I have the DF64 and it has been a phenomenal decision.
ak47grillsI have df64 with ssp burrs specially used for light medium roasts. I also do my own roasting. Roasted some beans 2 weeks ago ( peach rings, peach cobbler notes) and after running those beans through the ssp burrs and my la Pavoni europicola, what I got in my cup is straight peach juice very aromatic and delicious ( also the smell was just like peaches ) https://preview.redd.it/oqfn5y2xe92g1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ce58b9bc30705d3a0294ae8699a4fcf843329205 (Light roast peach sunset beans) - 45 sec after first crack
alfred0t0rnad0Single dose grinder is the way to go. DF64 and get some upgraded burrs down the road.
AlternativeLiving325I would say it's the best for the price.
andrewrbatI have a df 64 and although i have upgraded my espresso grinder, i still use the df64 for drip. It’s a very good piece for the money. It works well enough and produces a fairly good consistent grind.
The df 64 will do both, it’s a pain in the ass to switch between grind sizes all the time though. Id honestly get a df64 and a cheaper one for regular drip coffee. I used to have a df64 for espresso and a capresso grinder for drip. It worked well. I now use my df64 for drip and a libra ap for espresso.
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