DF64 (Turin) · Flat burrDF64E
The electronic-dosing sibling to the original DF64 hype grinder — same 64mm stainless flat burrs and near-zero retention, but with a timer display, single/double dose buttons, and a bottom-burr stepless adjustment that keeps its calibration through cleaning.
The short version
This is the DF64 formula with an electronic dosing brain bolted on: press a button, get a repeatable time-based dose instead of eyeballing a manual grind.
Accept that the display and extra electronics widen what can eventually go wrong versus the dead-simple manual DF64, and that stock burrs are a known upgrade candidate once you get serious.
Why people buy it
- Bottom-burr adjustment keeps your dialed-in setting even after popping the top burr off for cleaning
- Electronic single/double/manual dosing is genuinely easy to program and repeat day to day
Why they don’t
- Stock burrs are a known upgrade step — many owners move to SSP burrs fairly quickly for a cleaner cup
The full tally
- Bottom-burr adjustment keeps your dialed-in setting even after popping the top burr off for cleaning
- Electronic single/double/manual dosing is genuinely easy to program and repeat day to day
- 64mm stainless flat burrs with near-zero retention at a price well under other electronic single-dose grinders
- Comes with both a bellows for single-dosing and a small hopper, so it flexes between workflows
- Stock burrs are a known upgrade step — many owners move to SSP burrs fairly quickly for a cleaner cup
- Dosing cup can physically block the bottom adjustment dial, an annoyance flagged by reviewers
- Small manufacturer with inconsistent stock, regional resellers, and thinner support/warranty infrastructure than mainstream brands
What the community knows
Years of owner threads, distilled — strongly recommended.
The value single-dose darling — low retention, espresso-capable, an enormous online following and burr-swap scene.
Value
price-to-performance the community respects
Ecosystem
mods, guides, and community know-how around it
Ceiling per dollar
how far the cup can go, per dollar
All 9 community measures
price-to-performance the community respects
shows up every morning, year after year
parts and repairs — you are never stranded
mods, guides, and community know-how around it
kind to first-timers
years before you outgrow or replace it
how far the cup can go, per dollar
speed and simplicity, day to day
Worth knowing before you buy — Most owners upgrading from Baratza or Sage underestimate the single-dose workflow burden; budget equally for a scale and bellows routine, not just the grinder.
Known weak points — Electrical burnout and fire risk within 2 years of regular use; Gen 1 static issues and inadequate stock Italmill burrs (Gen 2 addressed the latter).
The measurements
Scored 0–5 on the same rubric as everything on file — the words matter more than the numbers.
The measurements
0–5, one rubric- Espresso
- dialed4
- Versatility
- narrow3
- Built to last
- fair3
Position in the market
Every dot is a rival, measured the same way. The gold one is this.
- Lower half for espresso suitability
- a higher ceiling than 58 of the 154 grinders we’ve measured
- A value pick at this level
- 92% of grinders this capable cost more
- Lower half for build
- sturdier than 12% of the field, by the community’s own record
Every dot is a grinder measured on the same rubric. See the whole market
Living with it
The part spec sheets skip: counter space, upkeep, and what owners learn later.
The honest note — Owners typically stay put and swap in SSP (Multipurpose, Unimodal, or Lab Sweet) 64mm burrs rather than replacing the whole grinder, since the DF64 platform has a real aftermarket burr scene. Those who outgrow the chassis itself tend to move up to bigger-burr single-dose grinders like the DF83 or premium options such as a Lagom P64 or Option-O.
The full spec sheet
- Class
- Single dose
- Burrs
- 64mm flat
- Drive
- Electric
- Adjustment
- Stepped (micro)
- Clarity lean
- Clarity & sparkle
- Espresso suitability
- 4/5
- Brew versatility
- 3/5
- Retention
- ~0.3 g
- Single dosing
- Yes
- Hopper
- 250 g
- Burr-swap scene
- Documented
- Workflow demand
- 2.5/5
- Maintenance
- 2/5
- Noise
- 3/5
- Build longevity
- 3/5
- Dimensions
- 12 × 19 × 42 cm
Before it arrives
What completes this grinder — the faded pieces can wait.
Coffee scale with timer — Espresso is a ratio. A 0.1g scale with a built-in timer is the single biggest consistency upgrade for any manual machine.
- Coffee scale with timer — Espresso is a ratio. A 0.1g scale with a built-in timer is the single biggest consistency upgrade for any manual machine.
- Dosing cup — Pairs with single-dose grinding — grind into the cup, swirl, and transfer to the portafilter cleanly.
- Grinder cleaning kit — Brushes and grinder tablets keep retention and stale grounds in check.
Feed it right
Week one is dial-in — and stale beans will lose it.
Coffee more than a few weeks past roast won’t extract predictably, and a new grinder gets blamed for it. These burrs lean bright — washed single-origins with real acidity are where they earn their price.
Pick your coffee — any of these dials in beautifully here:
Sergio - Brazillian Fazenda Joia Rara Aerobic FermentedSCA 88Medium-light · Cerrado Mineiro · Aerobic FermentedHoney · OrangeEnough brightness to show what this gear can separate.CA$29.18 · roasted to order
Eden Gesha - Colombian MiramarSCA 87Medium-light · Kennedy, San Agustin, Huila · WashedCherry blossom · Tropical fruitEnough brightness to show what this gear can separate.CA$26.24 · roasted to order
Etherea - Ethiopian YirgacheffeSCA 88Medium roast · NaturalJasmine · BergamotEnough brightness to show what this gear can separate.CA$24.16 · roasted to orderWhole bean coffee, with the roast date on each bag.
Prefer regular deliveries? RoastPlan is RoastAroma’s coffee subscription. Choose your coffees and their available options, then set deliveries every 1–6 weeks.
One-time RoastAroma orders are roasted to order in Ajax, Ontario and ship Canada-wide. We’re the roastery behind this database — measuring the machines is how we make sure the coffee gets a fair shot.
On film
How it runs on camera, from around the community.
Common questions
Is the DF64E the same as the manual DF64?
No. It shares the 64mm flat-burr platform and low-retention single-dose design, but adds an electronic display with timed single, double, and manual dosing modes, plus a bottom-burr adjustment mechanism instead of the original's top collar.
Can I upgrade the burrs on a DF64E?
Yes. SSP Multipurpose, Unimodal, and Lab Sweet 64mm burrs are documented aftermarket options that fit the DF64E, and DF64E units purchased with SSP burrs are typically pre-aligned by the seller.
Does the DF64E come with a hopper or just single-dose bellows?
Both. It ships with a rubber bellows for single-dosing and a small hopper for continuous use, giving flexibility between the two workflows.
Worth comparing
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US$229–249
Baratza
Encore ESP
The Encore ESP is Baratza's espresso-oriented reimagining of their classic Encore, fitting 40mm M2 conical burrs and a dual-resolution stepped collar into a sub-$200 package that handles both espresso and filter from one grinder.
US$199–200 · CA$275–280
Comandante
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The C40 MK4 is Comandante's fourth-generation hand grinder, built in Germany around their proprietary 39 mm high-nitrogen martensitic Nitro Blade conical burrs. It covers Turkish through cold-brew with excellent particle consistency and near-zero retention, at a price that demands you actually care about what's in the cup.
US$325–360 · CA$405
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