Compak PK100 Lab vs Ditting 807 Lab Sweet
Two answers to the same question — the split below is the whole argument.
Compak
CA$3,400–4,640 · US$2,000–3,400
This is a lab-grade flat burr grinder wearing a single-dose hopper, built for a shop that needs one machine to cover espresso, batch brew, and retail bagging. Accept that it is oversized, lo…
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Ditting
Strong consensusCA$3,800–4,200 · US$2,999–3,200
This is a bag grinder wearing a home-bar costume: a lab/shop tool from a company that has made burrs since 1928, repurposed by enthusiasts for its uniquely sweet, syrupy cup. Accept the size…
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Where they actually differ
Measured side by side, they tie on all 6 counts we track — the choice is price, size, and taste in hardware.
The PK100 Lab leans clarity and sparkle; the 807 Lab Sweet 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.
PK100 Lab: Tall, industrial form; "rocket ship" design divides opinion, not a kitchen-approval driver.
807 Lab Sweet: Reveals preference for industrial-elegant counter presence—owners cite "stunningly beautiful" and "looks attractive," and the aesthetic distinction from older 804 is documented purchase driver…
Only the 807 Lab Sweet: a documented burr-swap scene.
Where they tie: espresso duty · 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 PK100 Lab if —
- Bright, separated cups are the goal
Take the 807 Lab Sweet if —
- Syrupy, traditional cups are the goal
- You want a chassis that grows
The 807 Lab Sweet leads everywhere the data separates them, at the same money — the PK100 Lab's case is taste, looks, or a deal you couldn't refuse.
Known weak points
PK100 Lab
Factory burr misalignment (0.022mm tolerance insufficient); requires shimming with feeler gauges post-delivery to achieve rated performance.
807 Lab Sweet
Burr alignment variance on arrival (documented across multiple units 2021-2022, appears improved in recent batches); owner reports of poor service response from some dealers when shimming attempted; occasional reports of high retention with thicker metal flappers.
For the row-by-row readers
The whole sheet, side by side
Matching rows fade back — the ink is where they differ.
PK100 Lab
807 Lab Sweet
Class
Premium
Single dose
Burrs
98mm flat
80mm flat
Drive
Electric
Electric
Adjustment
Stepless
Stepless
Clarity lean
Clarity & sparkle
Syrup & body
Espresso suitability
4/5
4.5/5
Brew versatility
5/5
5/5
Retention
~3 g
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Single dosing
Yes
Yes
Hopper
750 g
510 g
Maintenance
3/5
2/5
Noise
2.5/5
3/5
Build longevity
5/5
5/5
Dimensions
25.2 × 32.8 × 62.2 cm
30 × 21.6 × 53.6 cm
Burr-swap scene
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Documented
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