Mazzer Mini G vs Option-O Lagom P64
Two answers to the same question — the split below is the whole argument.
Mazzer
Strong consensusCA$2,200–2,500 · US$1,795–1,995
This is the old bulletproof Mazzer Mini shape with a scale grafted in, and it does exactly what it promises: same dose in, same dose out, shift after shift. Accept the roughly 8-gram hopper…
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Option-O
Strong consensusCA$2,000–2,200 · US$1,585–1,650
This is a grinder for someone who already knows they want to fuss over burr choice and RPM dial-in, not someone looking for a plug-and-play upgrade from a Rocky. Accept the price and the spo…
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Where they actually differ
On 4 of 7 measures these two tie. The 3 rows below are the entire argument.
Mini G
Lagom P64
Retention
Lagom P64 leads, decisively
~8 g· ~0.2 g
Brew range
Lagom P64 leads, clearly
Quiet operation
Lagom P64 leads, clearly
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The Lagom P64 leans clarity and sparkle; the Mini G 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.
Mini G: Utilitarian, industrial aesthetic — no kitchen-approval polarization; looks are intentionally transparent, not a purchase driver or detractor.
Only the Lagom P64: a single-dose workflow.
Only the Lagom P64: a documented burr-swap scene.
Where they tie: espresso duty · reliability record · built to last · value per dollar — don’t let a spec sheet invent a difference.
So — which one?
Take the Mini G if —
- Syrupy, traditional cups are the goal
Take the Lagom P64 if —
- Bright, separated cups are the goal
- You rotate beans and hate purging
- You brew more ways than one
- There are sleepers to protect
The Lagom P64 leads everywhere the data separates them, at the same money — the Mini G's case is taste, looks, or a deal you couldn't refuse.
Known weak points
Mini G
Brush wear on older models (documented in Home-Barista threads); motor longevity documented as excellent with proper maintenance; no widespread catastrophic failure pattern reported.
For the row-by-row readers
The whole sheet, side by side
Matching rows fade back — the ink is where they differ.
Mini G
Lagom P64
Class
Midrange
Single dose
Burrs
64mm flat
64mm flat
Drive
Electric
Electric
Adjustment
Stepless
Stepless
Clarity lean
Syrup & body
Clarity & sparkle
Espresso suitability
4.5/5
5/5
Brew versatility
2.5/5
4/5
Retention
~8 g
~0.2 g
Single dosing
No
Yes
Hopper
600 g
40 g
Workflow demand
1.5/5
3/5
Maintenance
2.5/5
2/5
Noise
3/5
2/5
Build longevity
4.5/5
5/5
Burr-swap scene
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Documented
Dimensions
—
13 × 21 × 38 cm
One owner each
“The grinder feels extremely robust, and it's a pleasure to use.”
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