1Zpresso X-Pro Hand Grinder Review

[@the_mentaculus]

I just bought the x-pro to use for pour overs at work and while traveling. It is really nice for filter coffee, and it outperforms the JX-Pro handily for my tastes. At a grind size where the JX-Pro was producing a muddy bed and some bitterness, the X-Pro produces a much cleaner and clearer cup.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Thanks for sharing 🙌

[@Manana7016]

How does this video only have 417 likes? Seriously, thanks so much for this comparison! Great video.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

You're welcome!

[@DanielShulga]

Had a Hario now have the X Pro- enormous difference! Thank you for explaining how to calibrate the grinder 🙏🏼

[@AlternativeBrewing]

No problem 👍

[@rahmathoirudin4002]

I always love how you explain the topic. Clean & clear

[@AlternativeBrewing]

I appreciate that!

[@zenadventurer69]

OMG…a second camera! Clutching the pearls, here! Thanks, Josh. Great review. Love my K-Plus at 22 microns. Saves a lot of chasing on a multiple rotation system. But the X-Pro calibration is a revelation! Also, impressive tasting chops. Half the fun of watching Lance Hedrick videos is watching him getting all of his blind comparison calls wrong…lol. Cheers!

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Hahahah 😂 “clutching the pearls” I love it! Thanks! Yeah totally agree with you on the benefits of the Kplus having a single rotation - it makes things a lot easier. That would be something to do a collab with Lance, Kyle or Sprometheus in a blind tasting! That’d be a lot fun 🤩

[@akshayvij230]

How does the X-Pro compare to the Kingrinder K6 (which has a 48mm heptagonal burr with 16 micron external adjustments)? Thank you for your thoughts!

[@DistilledStills]

The new grinder looks very balanced for all brewing methods. The lesser weight is the biggest factor when comparing to JX pro in my opinion. Thanks for a wonderful review and comparison!

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Thanks

[@jamesho6636]

Thank you for your video! It was really useful to see how you adjusted the grind setting and provided detailed information on how to disassembly/reassembly the grinder! Really appreciate it! 🙏🙏

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Very welcome!

[@one80sx]

Just ordered my X Pro from Alternative Brewing. Can’t wait to give it a go. Love that you guys are doing these review videos, didn’t even know before I bought from you but glad I did because I love that you’re passionate about coffee!

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Our pleasure! great choice too 👌

[@AJM547]

Nice review! I just bought an X-Pro and it should be arriving today. Your review greatly supports that I made the correct decision for me, as I exclusively brew filter coffee but may get into espresso in the future, and the X-Pro can do both.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Good choice!

[@kdub175]

yeah looks like this is the right choice for me too, price an quality. you just order from the website linked in description?

[@AJM547]

@@kdub175 I am from Canada and bought mine from a local shop that carries 1Zpresso brand. The X-Pro is very high quality and I am completely satisfied with it. Good luck to you.

[@kdub175]

@@AJM547 awesome! sounds good!

[@unknownentity222]

Bought the X-Pro at the reccomendation of the distributor, who stated it was aimed for pourover coffee. Glad it can also grind for espresso

[@peterADL]

It was very helpful video, thank you. I bought the grinder from you, and the video helped me to better understand adjusting the grind settings.

[@ArjaySison19]

I just bought the Comandante C40, and I am thinking of getting an X Pro as my grinder at work.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Great combo having the two!

[@tanertan7926]

I love Turkish coffee, I wish you would make a 0.2.0 version

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

Just ordered X pro Black Friday sale ….Good tutorial and info

[@AlternativeBrewing]

thanks so much 👌 enjoy !

[@khayalmahmudov5150]

Bro, how much have you paid in Black Friday? Thanks

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

About USD$126

[@khayalmahmudov5150]

@@meat_loves_wasabi thanks👍

[@gerit14]

Great content. Now I am sure, I want to step up my game from an Hario Slim to the X Pro. It's just so hard to find a dealer.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

We ship Overseas 😀

[@gerit14]

@@AlternativeBrewing I really would love to order it from you to support you. But shipping to Europe is 50$. That doesnt make much sense to me to do.

[@kdub175]

is AliExpress better rates? Assuming trustworthy to get authentic product? I’ve seen several reviews, mixed naturally lol. Some say perfect, some say knock off an a rip lol

[@kdub175]

this is definitely the grinder I want now, price is in budget an seems to get high praise an no hate so idk what else would be better for this price point. I have everything but a grinder at this point lol.

[@BensCoffeeRants]

Wow, very impressive you were able to guess them all correctly! So many great options for hand grinders. It doesn't sound like any were really that bad. I have some higher end grinders, but I've actually been surprised I've been also enjoying a cheaper Timemore C2 and C3 hand grinder for pour overs (C2 basically doesn't do espresso, I tried one shot on the C3 and it works but had no flavour clarity at all, I might give it another shot though).

[@seeseasaw]

new jx pro also have frosted lid

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Thanks! 👌 Love how 1zpresso hasn';t stopped improving each model

[@the510wagon]

Great vid. Help me choose... XPro vs K Ultra for Picopresso/Moka Pot/French Press when camping...??

[@AlternativeBrewing]

K-Ultra 🙌 just better overall

[@KrishnenduKes]

Wow! This is my first viewing of a video on this channel. I had to subscribe. What great content! Thank you!

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Awesome, thank you!

[@brandfbr]

Thanks for the video! Would this be a good all-rounder or is there anything better around this price point? I have a Breville barista express for espresso and have just started using a v60. I'm looking for an allround upgrade and don't really have a lot of bench space for an automatic grinder

[@AlternativeBrewing]

This for sure 👌

[@kevinsutjr908]

Your review convinced me and order the x-pro straight away, so far I'm satisfied with the build quality Any recommendations of clicks number for some popular V60 method?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Hey thanks for watching! From here 4:06 you'll get a good idea for Grind settings. Id say possibly finer than this even - maybe a 1.4.5 would be a great place to start 👌

[@utkua]

is grinder easily chokes my flair. But as you said bean size effects the grinding speed a lot, larger beans grind slower.

[@kursadkorkmaz7673]

Which do you think is the best option for both espresso and filter? I want a model that will be intense for espresso, but will not tire while filtering.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

The K range. So K-plus & K-Max 👌

[@Knight_Wolf69]

JX-Pro Supremacy ...🙌

[@SCORPIODEVILKINGS]

I've been seeing a hand grinder that looks fantastic for its price. It's the Kingrinder K6. I would love to see you reviewing it.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Will do!

[@eduardoherrera3341]

can you try the timemore c3 Pro? nobody try that one and i think is better than Q2...

[@Ehsender]

Excellent video, thank you! This confirms my X-Pro purchase, I can’t wait for it to arrive. Separately, did you use the Silvia in the background to pull all the shots?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Yes I do 👍

[@buckroger6456]

Just ordered this grinder for pour overs. Looking forward to using it next week 😀

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@buckroger6456]

@@AlternativeBrewing thanks! I watched a couple of reviews on this channel and others, just to narrow down what grinder would be best for me. This was the review that sold me on the J-pro over the JX pro.

[@hangrycap]

I bought a barista version Cafelat Robot and 1Zpresso X-Pro S I don't know how it works This is very informative review thank you.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lukecleaver3301]

How does this compare to the aergrind?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Oooh - pretty close imho - The Aergrind grinds better for Filter I would say. - and is much much smoother at grinding. It's also stepless. Whereas the X-Pro is a stepped, is a little bit bigger - but grinds well for Espresso

[@jules5350]

Does it fit inside the aeropress?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Yes 👌

[@СтасГрищук-ц7б]

Hi all! I am interested in a coffee grinder for Turkish coffee. Unfortunately, I can't find the JX Pro in Canada right now. Can you recommend the X-Pro version for it? I'm interested in your thoughts. Thanks in advance.

[@tomol5785]

Nice review! :) That dialing in must have been a challenge! Much appreciated your effort, as I can imagine it was hell haha ;)

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Thanks for watching 😀

[@khayalmahmudov5150]

I received my X pro today)))) amazing grinder. Thank you for your recommendation. Time does not matter actually I enjoy grinding process itself actually. I am so happy now that I have such a beautiful grinder. 1zpresso is the top company in this field I think so after owning their product. I have a question about this grinder. Interestingly, 0 was not in its place. It starts 5 click before 0. However, I saw in table that grinding size starts from 0. So how can I start counting clicks (from which point) if I want to adjust it for pressurized basket? Actually I want to make espresso with naked portafilter but I need to know just starting point for pressurized first and then go back more fine grind setting rotating it to counter clockwise. What would you recommend? I think even it starts from 5 click before 0 , I should come by normal rotating it to 0 first and only after to start counting clicks following the table for brew methods of official 1zpresso for X pro grinder although mine is X pro S model/

[@AlternativeBrewing]

So you'll need to calibrate this grinder. I show this at 3:11 , so you'll be able to get the finest point of the grinder reading zero (0). You should follow the Espresso recommendation by one full turn of the Adjustment and see how this brews 😀

[@danielh12345]

The way it was set is how 1zpresso recommends you calibrate it I believe. The 0 point then is where the burs will start touching when you rotate the grinder. Mine is also like 5 clicks before the 0. I'm curious, have you found your espresso range by now?

[@tom_nuyts]

Thank you so much for all the clarifications ...;-) one general question : why are the burrs of hand grinders not swappable, like the flat grinders... then one could better change between espresso and filter (which I myself hate: if I wanna drink tea, I take tea...;-)). )

[@AlternativeBrewing]

great question. There are a handful of hand grinders out there that have multiple burr sets for the one Product. Option-O were one, Kinu also. But it's few and far between.

[@morgant6508]

Your videos are really good and very precise! I analyze each for hand grinders. You are going to help me make my choice. Looks like the X pro is a K but in a more accessible price range! On the other hand, it may be limited for my 6-cup bialetti (I sometimes add 30g of coffee). (Afterwards, I read somewhere that someone put between 25 and ... 38 g of coffee in his X pro oO it would depend on the coffee in fact!). edit : Or maybe more of a fusion between the Q2 and the Ks?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Glad to help! 😃 yeah it’s just got a smallish capacity- but not too small. Otherwise a great grinder for any brew method

[@adi2082]

Would be great to do the same with filter, but also great to know how they compare for espresso.

[@Raditram]

I own a jx pro I must say the filter performance can be a hit or miss type. Sometimes it produces a great aromatic cup sometimes it's flat as hell.

[@gerit14]

Any recommendations for cleaning the burrs? after my roommate cleaned the grinder with water (sigh...) and now the burr is full of tiny particles that are really hard to remove.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

grab a small bit of alfoil, roll it in a ball, wet it - and gently, GENTLY rub it on the burrs, this should remove any surface issues on the burr

[@gerit14]

@@AlternativeBrewing thank you

[@wn5708]

I got the Bellman CX25P from AB last year, thinking to get a grinder now, considering the X-pro after watching this video. Just want to make sure I am making the right decision. If so, what number I should use for Bellman? We do use Aeropress, Moka pot. TIA 😊

[@AlternativeBrewing]

IMHO, Espresso 👌 Go fine - and it'll brew amazingly

[@abdelrhmantarek551]

I HAVE THE X PRO S BUT I HAVE ACIDIC FILTER CUP WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND AND WHICH GRIND SETTING SHOULD I USE

[@AlternativeBrewing]

I’d grind finer or use hotter water for brewing- this will decrease acidity

[@AviadMD]

Great overview! How would it compare vs to the K series?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Will bring it in on the Kmax Review ! Stay tuned

[@AviadMD]

@@AlternativeBrewing Such a tease! need to pull the trigger on a new hand grinder! tossup between the K-Plus, X-Pro and the new K-Ultra they just unveiled

[@german.galvis]

Awesome grinder... seriously considering to replace my Q2 for this one! btw - which grind setting did you use for the Q2 to get that espresso?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

I believe it would have been around 5-6 clicks pretty sure

[@german.galvis]

@@AlternativeBrewing hey dude thanks for answering! do you mean 5-6 whole numbers(3 steps)? 5-6 clicks sounds like waaaay too few!

[@danielsandoval8345]

Q2 or X-Pro? I am looking for portability but am tempted to try making Turkish coffee? New to coffee grinders and specialty coffees. Pls and thanks in advanced.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

X_pr is going to give you more capacity to try more things easier. If you're just getting in to spec.coffee than the X-Pro I believe will be a better experience and make tasty coffee 😀

[@togrul87]

hello, what do you think is better for brewing coffee in a filter, comandante, k-plus or x-pro?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

K-plus 👌 Kburrs really 😀

[@togrul87]

@@AlternativeBrewing thanks 🤝

[@khayalmahmudov5150]

how does it grind for espresso made in naked portofilter delonghi dedica 685?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

I believe it would do great for the naked portafilter delonghi dedica 685! too easy 👌

[@Raditram]

I really wish my JX pro has that external adjustment, it's quite tricky zeroing it right at the "0" mark.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

That would be the biggest downside to the Jx-pro now. Otherwise a superb grinder in its own right. 48mm burrs, fast grinding and great for espresso

[@tungshev]

Got some tricks to zero the jx pro, done with mine easily and precisely .

[@jimfrost3472]

Where do you find those 3 number grind settings?, I only see 2. Am I missing something?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

The First #number is the full rotations - this is not marked anywhere. Second #number is the large obvious numbers, the third, is the dots in between the numbers 🫶

[@jimfrost3472]

@@AlternativeBrewing Awesome thanks, I was thinking that but wanted to be sure.

[@scottlinovitz2880]

Excellent video. Was the grind time of the 20 gram dose about 1 minute?

[@AJM547]

Although it will depend on the type of beans and how many rotation per minute your arm is doing, I can grind 20 gms of a light roasted coffee in about 20-30 seconds at a comfortable pace at 1.5.5 setting. The most beans I can fit in comfortably so far are 25 gms, but I can stuff it completely full at about 28 gms and still get the handle on and be able to grind. Mind you, this is a brand new grinder. Not sure what will happen after a few weeks of use.

[@abd-elrahmanmohamed9839]

@@AJM547 Now after a year . What is your thoughts about X-Pro for filter coffee ? Is it still good ?

[@AJM547]

@@abd-elrahmanmohamed9839 After a year I love this grinder even more. It is built solid and looks and performs like new. If I am grinding a good quality single origin light roasted coffee, I can get 30 gms into it, and if it is a dark roasted store brand coffee, about 22-25 gms. The ability to make very fine adjustment to the grind is great, even if I don't need that feature very often. The only very small cons to this grinder would be that if you needed to grind more than 30 gms at a time, you need to do it in two batches, and sometimes when you are finished grinding, there is a bean or a piece of a bean left in the chamber, so you need to shake it a bit to get it fall so you can grind it. So, it you are like me and only need to grind 15 - 30 gms at a time and can do without features like a magnetic catch cup or folding handle, it is very hard to beat this grinder for the price. I give it 5 stars and 2 thumbs up.

[@abd-elrahmanmohamed9839]

@@AJM547 Thanks for your detailed reply :) I will buy it soon . In fact I don't grind more than 15 grams . I only make filter coffee V60 , Aeropress . The most important thing I need is the high uniformity grinding and less fines to make clear coffee taste and more sweetness without bad aftertaste in finer grinds

[@mateherbay2289]

Wouldn't it be more appropriate to compare the X Pro with the K series? They have basically the same burr design, only bigger.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Yea your right! Will bring it in on the Kmax Review ! Stay tuned

[@jimdaikh9381]

@@AlternativeBrewing please compare to K-PLUS in term of filtered coffee taste if possible.

[@axeladjedj7792]

@@jimdaikh9381 to make it short, K-Plus seems to produce more consistent grind for coarser grind settings, but X-Pro is more capable of adjusting your grind for espresso if that's also what you want

[@jimdaikh9381]

@@axeladjedj7792 thank you!

[@togrul87]

planning to test timemore x-lite?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

coming soon!

[@togrul87]

@@AlternativeBrewing good

[@needmorebeans]

I like the thick thread on the grinds catcher like on the JX Pro. The fine threads on Q2 makes it easier to crossthread even though it probably won't because it's pretty solid metal.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

oh dear - that's not good! Great detail to share thanks!

[@LJ-wo1wf]

What's the diameter of the body and catch bin? What's the size compared to the Timemore C2? (edit: just now watched you say 52mm at the 5:00 mark -- thanks!) I'm borrowing a friend's C2 at the moment and realized that it exactly fits against the rim of my 2-cup moka pot's grounds basket (about 47mm across). Makes loading the pot super convenient. I think I'd want the adjustment mechanism and sturdier bracing of the X-Pro, though.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

The collar adjustment rocks! I hear you though, loading up Moka pot baskets can be a messy job!

[@RobertoRodriguez-vf6rg]

I don't know how to speak English, that's why I am writing to you through here. I would like you to recommend which grinder to buy for an espresso machine, since I am very undecided between the JX Pro and the X Pro

[@AlternativeBrewing]

JX-Pro for Espresso Machine 👌

[@RobertoRodriguez-vf6rg]

Thanks!! 🙌🏽

[@SPEAK.LiKE.FiRE.]

We need this one in uk - 😢 I have tried to attempt to order from your website but the shipping is sooo expensive + tax will be above £70 🙁

[@KittenLord69]

I live in Holland and iam in the same boat. 55euro shipping +taxes. I decided to bite the bullet and just buy it from AB, but it still stings lol

[@tungshev]

I wonder if those 3 little black pins in the adjustment ring would be durable for years. Seems to be a bit fragile.

[@AlternativeBrewing]

I worried about the same thing - though they do appear to be very tough steel and supported in to the collar quite reliably - I didn't go testing how I could break them 😂 but only time will tell.

[@farisridlo6654]

​@@AlternativeBrewingwhat is the condition of the item now is it good?

[@jorgelepez5086]

Great video! I was just looking for a comparison between the X Pro and the JX Pro, and your video helped me with that. It would also be nice if you could share the grinding times for the espresso on the x pro. thank you!!!

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Glad I could help! The Grinding time would have been around 40 seconds 👌 rather fast

[@jorgelepez5086]

@@AlternativeBrewing wow!! Thank you very much for taking the time. I had understood from other reviews that the X PRO could be very slow on that grind profile (for espresso). This is excellent news at least for me, I wouldn't mind taking 40/60sec. I am between the JX PRO and the X PRO, more and more convinced of the latter. Thank you for sharing your information and for the video 👍.

[@aer1115]

There’s any plastic on the inside?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

No there is not 👌

[@vivalavega01]

I noticed that when you zeroed your grinder the burr sticks out quite a bit while mine when it is zeroed, it sits completely flush. I also noticed that the black sprocket on your grinder is black while mine is silver. Think mine is a fake ?

[@AlternativeBrewing]

Im not sure tbh - Ive not heard of fakes before - though it's not uncommon for runs of a particular line from manufacturing differ slightly to another. Simply through materials used - or improvements in the machines. If it works though - and is making great coffee - i wouldn't be too concerned

[@BigGuns2024]

its not all about espresso gang this product is specifically sold as filter coffee.

[@vivalavega01]

I think it's marketed as an all arounder ?

[@kyllerkill]

There’s there’s no such thing as too many clicks. If your trying to dial in a espresso the j max is the best grinder money can buy. Closest thing to step less.