A small, affordable, flat burr grinder with big performance! Turin DF54 review

My thoughts on the Turin DF54!
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[@neilvillanueva6449]

I received my DF54 two weeks ago and it’s worth the wait. It’s great for espresso and V60. I totally agree with all your points here.

[@coffeenerdaaron]

Thanks! I’m glad you’re enjoying the grinder 😊

[@AmritP]

ah nice. preordered in march via a local retailer and still waiting... heard might be late july until i get it. big downside of being in New Zealand lol.

[@ianshepherd6476]

You could get a df54 and a eureka filtro and have both filter and espresso covered for $425 same as df64 but DLC burrs on Turin.

[@odinallfather8241]

ordered mine 2 weeks ago. Very excited. More so after watching. Subscribing. Thanks!

[@JordanGoucher]

Great video. I'm considering this grinder (D54) vs the Niche Zero. What are the key differences? I plan to use it for espresso and filter. I know there's big price difference, but l'm just trying to weigh up the pros and cons against the price. Any help would much appreciated!

[@juts89]

Price seems crazy good for a single dose electric espresso grinder

[@coffeenerdaaron]

Right!

[@BensCoffeeRants]

Silicone cup holder would be helpful on the df83 which vibrates a lot!

[@DerKaffeelehrer]

Can you briefly explain to me how you found your perfect espresso setting? Have you found the point at which the grinder starts to buzz and then you inserted this plastic indicator and then turned it ever so slightly more or less? How good are you at determining broth recipes?

[@FaithAndCoffeeBean]

I so want one!!!!! Great video 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽☕️😎🙌🙌🙌

[@coffeenerdaaron]

Thanks!

[@jackowens_]

Nice one Aaron. Mine just landed!

[@coffeenerdaaron]

Thanks! 😊

[@NativeNewYorker66]

Great video as usual. Out of curiosity, did you like the taste of the KINGrinder K6 or the DF54 better? Also, what is the black espresso machine behind you? It looks similar to the Profitec Go.

[@coffeenerdaaron]

Thanks! It’s been a while since I’ve used the K6 and I haven’t compared them sides by side. I’ll have to try and get back to you. The espresso machine is actually the Turin Legato with a black wrap I did 😝

[@MihailDadun]

I'm also curious about a K6 comparison, cheers ☕️

[@loganmontgomery1955]

Can you do a tutorial?? I love my Legato but I’d love if it could be matte black or white

[@loganmontgomery1955]

How do you think the filter would compare using this grinder vs. a basic entry level 38mm conical burr? I’m looking for an affordable flat burr for my pour overs and espresso too but more filter. Another DF grinder maybe?

[@Tristan_the_ultimate]

Love the precise and straight to the point pacing of this review. Would you say DF54 and DF64 Gen 2 (stock burrs) perform similarly on espresso but DF64 Gen 2 is better on filter coffee?

[@coffeenerdaaron]

Thank you! And yes I would agree with that 💯!

[@NevrNewd]

1-4 for espresso? I’m getting mine closer to 10-12. That variation is wild. Haven’t gotten them to touch yet, so I’m just guessing my touch point is closer to 0 than yours. Interesting.

[@coffeenerdaaron]

Yeah I’ve been talking to some people and there seems to be some variation in how the dial indicators read. My best guess is that when they’re installing the dial stickers on to the housing they’re not being placed in a standardized location. I just thought they were being safe with the touch point since I didn’t have anything else to base it off of till people started sharing their experiences like you. Thanks for another validation on this! 😊

[@12Gavv]

To add on, I’ve been getting decent shots around the 15-20 mark!!!! If I go finer I wont get enough out of:o

[@rmainr9495]

Strange, my zero point is same as his but mine is also around 10-12

[@braxtonjens7839]

Cute little grinder. Great price. I mean what’s not to like?

[@coffeenerdaaron]

Absolutely!

[@i-refuse-to-set-a-username]

Thinking of buying one, is there any time during the year they might go on sale perchance?

[@malygosmozart]

is anyone having trouble finding it on amz europe? it seems out of stock or overpriced at 320 € instead his previous offer at 255 €...

[@MeBarnson]

mine is touching right after the zero mark. So I guess units are dialed in differently.

[@coffeenerdaaron]

Sounds like it!!! Thanks for validating what some other people have been saying.

[@123SeaWolf]

Would this work well for the dark roasts? I read about the conical burr grinders having some issues with them. That's all my husband will drink. Thank you!

[@coffeenerdaaron]

@@123SeaWolf yeah it will work fine for both light and dark roasts.

[@BethyM99]

Great review! Question, you mentioned the rubber piece that holds the dosing cup - Would you happen to know if the material is natural rubber latex or synthetic rubber/silicone? The same question regarding the bellows -- I have an allergy and have been trying to see if I can crowdsource some opinions on that material!

[@coffeenerdaaron]

Thanks! Thats a great question. I don’t know for sure but if I had to guess it’s synthetic. It doesn’t seem like a natural material to me.

[@BethyM99]

@@coffeenerdaaron That's actually a really helpful opinion! Thank you for taking the time to answer.

[@JanDruszka]

Hi, nice review, thx. Could you tell me how laud it is? E.g comparing to bigger brother and eureka specialita?

[@naushadabdool616]

Is this the same miicoffee df54 sold on Amazon?

[@kretoooo]

how do DF54 filter compare to ODE 2 in flavor profile

[@Keigan2well]

Hi may i know whats the micron size for each grinding points? is it 10 micron per click?

[@mikomiko2730]

Hi compare to df64 1st gen , for espresso only, which one would you like to recommend? Because in my country df64 1st gen is 20$ cheaper than df54

[@coffeenerdaaron]

It’s been a while since I’ve had or used a 1st gen DF64 with standard burrs but if memory serves I think the DF54 is a little better for espresso. The burr geometry of the newer DF standard burrs is better for espresso vs the older standard burrs in my opinion, but it also depends on your taste preferences and the types of coffees you like. The other advantage to the newer DF grinders is the plasma generator, it really helps with static and keeps the mess way down vs the 1st gen DF’s. But if it’s cheaper to get the DF64 I don’t think it’s a bad buy, just use RDT to help with the static, and since it’s got 64mm burrs you could always upgrade to a better burr in the future.

[@richardlukewelsh]

Have you reviewed the apex/legato/crm3007 in the background there?

[@coffeenerdaaron]

Yes I have! I did it a few months ago, you can find it in my uploaded videos 😊

[@richardlukewelsh]

Ah ok. Thanks. I looked but obviously didn’t look hard enough. Cheers.

[@maartenvalentin4162]

Would you recommend still using RDT with this grinder?

[@coffeenerdaaron]

Yes I would, it helps along with the ionizer to keep the static and rogue particles under control, especially with light roasts.

[@darrylbaron5004]

I’m sorry, I misunderstood what range you were using for an espresso grind. Was it around 14?

[@goldfish8196]

I'm curious to know as well. He said between 1 and 4? On mine DF54 I'm between 10 and 15.

[@coffeenerdaaron]

For most coffees I like on espresso I’m usually in the 1-4 range. I just pulled a 1:3 shot of a light roast Costa Rica Anaerobic Caturra at setting 2. It was 18g in 55g out in 25 seconds in the Turin Legato with a Normcore bottomless portafilter and MHW DEX 18g basket.

[@goldfish8196]

@@coffeenerdaaron Thank you

[@coffeenerdaaron]

@@goldfish8196 my pleasure!

[@StefanFikar]

I'm doing Espresso around 15. I think if the touch point is so far in the negative range it might not be aligned correctly. At ~4 I just get fine dust out. No way to make espresso with that.

[@hdhdhhehe6709]

I have a separate grinder for my lighter roasted coffee. But I care about the nuances of brewing, unlike most amateurs. 🙂‍↔️😮‍💨

[@loganmontgomery1955]

That’s why single dose grinders exist though lol