1Zpresso K-Ultra vs Eureka Mignon Filtro Silent
Same class, different tax brackets.
About CA$47 apart — the split below is what the gap buys.
1Zpresso
Strong consensusCA$315–399 · US$249–289
The K-Ultra is the grinder you bring when you need one tool to cover pour-over, AeroPress, French press, and the occasional espresso shot without switching equipment. Accept that 20 microns…
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Eureka
CA$280–340 · US$199–249
This is the Mignon platform's tank-like build and stepless precision aimed squarely at filter brewers, with motor and case insulation bolted on so it does not wake the house at 5am. Accept t…
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Where they actually differ
On 4 of 7 measures these two tie. The 3 rows below are the entire argument.
K-Ultra
Mignon Filtro Silent
Quiet operation
K-Ultra leads, clearly
Retention
K-Ultra leads, clearly
~0.2 g· ~1.5 g
Espresso duty
K-Ultra leads, clearly
The price
Mignon Filtro Silent costs less, clearly
CA$315–399· CA$280–340
weakerstronger
The Mignon Filtro Silent leans clarity and sparkle; the K-Ultra leans syrup and body. Pick the cup, not the machine.
The counter’s vote
Looks barely figure in either machine’s record — the counter can sit this one out.
K-Ultra: Distinctive stepped burr tower and polished finishes attract deliberate buyers who value mechanical aesthetics; frequently cited as a beautiful counter piece, though some view hand grinders as…
Mignon Filtro Silent: Compact, utilitarian industrial design; quiet motor is marketing draw but not a visual pull—appliance-neutral on counter.
Only the K-Ultra: a single-dose workflow.
Only the K-Ultra: hand-cranked silence.
Where they tie: brew range · reliability record · built to last · value per dollar — don’t let a spec sheet invent a difference.
On the counter
The size difference, to scale
So — which one?
Take the K-Ultra if —
- Syrupy, traditional cups are the goal
- There are sleepers to protect
- You rotate beans and hate purging
- Espresso is the job, full stop
Take the Mignon Filtro Silent if —
- Bright, separated cups are the goal
- The difference stays in your pocket — or goes into beans
The K-Ultra at ~15% more buys real things: quiet operation and retention. If those aren't your mornings, the Mignon Filtro Silent does the job and keeps the difference in your pocket.
Known weak points
Mignon Filtro Silent
Motor longevity under daily espresso burr load not well documented; silent motor mechanism durability in heavy-use environments sparse in field reports.
For the row-by-row readers
The whole sheet, side by side
Matching rows fade back — the ink is where they differ.
K-Ultra
Mignon Filtro Silent
Class
Midrange
Midrange
Burrs
48mm conical
50mm flat
Drive
Hand-cranked
Electric
Adjustment
Stepped (micro)
Stepless
Clarity lean
Syrup & body
Clarity & sparkle
Espresso suitability
3/5
2/5
Brew versatility
5/5
4.5/5
Retention
~0.2 g
~1.5 g
Single dosing
Yes
No
Hopper
40 g
300 g
Workflow demand
4/5
1.5/5
Maintenance
2/5
2/5
Noise
0/5
1.5/5
Build longevity
4/5
4/5
Dimensions
6 × 18.5 × 19.5 cm
12 × 16 × 30.5 cm
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