The Specialista was particularly quiet, due in part to the silent technology present in all of the models I've mentioned above except Crono, but from what I can gather the Crono is quiet too, compared to other grinders. A lot of photos , but I always enjoy photos. To take the Mignon apart, there is a Phillips head screw behind the badge. Be careful when removing it. I used a very tiny screw driver to pop the badge free. See below. For example, if you took all of the controls, display, etc., off one of these, no hopper, and nothing else but an on/off switch, put a big decent quality conical burr set in (such as the Mazzer Cony burrs which are used in the Zero) ensured a very low retention & made it look nothing like a coffee grinder, then you'd have something like the Niche Zero.

Being short is a big plus for our kitchen, we don't have much space on the worktops under the cupboards, so I struggle with taller grinders. I've used the Eureka Atom 65 too, and that was a struggle to fit under the cupboards, which meant having to use the grinder quite a distance from the espresso machine.I think the ideal home coffee setup is a hand grinder for brewed coffee and an electric grinder for espresso. That way, you don’t have to fiddle around with adjustments all the time, and you get the best from both worlds.

Historically, almost all of the espresso had huge hoppers. However, adding a bunch of beans to the hopper is kind of dated here in 2020. We're talking about completely different kinds of grinders, so it's a difficult comparison. The Niche Zero has great burrs, big 63mm conical burrs, being conical burrs make it more compatible with single dosing – and it has no hopper, as it's meant as a single doser.Adjustable "Hands-Free" Fork: Thanks to the specific geometry and the adjustable support, the Eureka fork is ideal for any kind of portafilter and you to accomplish other operations during the grinding phase. The Eureka Specialita, on the other hand, is praised for its user-friendly design and compact size, making it a strong contender for home baristas, small cafés, or pour-over brew enthusiasts who have limited counter space. Lets keep in mind, we want a grinder with a more consistent grind which leads to a better shot, but we also want less static, higher build quality and hopefully quieter. I’m saying most people because there will be some who want a dedicated single-dose grinder, and for them, it probably doesn’t make sense to pay extra for the weight-based timing function. If you are used to a Baratza, Smart Grinder Pro, etc. you might use your grinder for more than just espresso. While this can do more than just espresso, it is designed to be a dedicated espresso grinder. I find this as a pro! but some might not.