NEW FELLOW OPUS GRINDER REVIEW

[@LanceHedrick]

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[@with.the.y]

If I had the original ode, are catch cups interchangeable with the opus?

[@stephensmith1509]

Somewhere around the fifth minute of explanation of the micro-steps I decided that maybe I was cool just drinking filter coffee forever

[@thaejsooriya3313]

Yea after the impromptu nap it caused, not complaining I needed the nap😂

[@FriedChikan]

Came here to say the same. The price is super tempting but hey. I think I still want the Ode 2.

[@tobymarol7329]

made me very glad i have a stepless grinder

[@MrMoerli]

Read this comment after skipping that micro-steps part, sipping from my filter coffee made using my ode. Yeah.. I'm happy too, no need to change anything.

[@lancercool1992]

bro I watched this video, decided to buy, got this thing in the mail today and here I am again watching it after a WHOLE DAY of FAILURE trying to pull an okay shot

[@magutin]

It's nice to see a person who was able to direct his ADHD in a useful direction Great video, as always

[@LanceHedrick]

hahaha thank you! I think it helps, for sure. Appreciate the kind words!

[@TylerH266]

I want to tell you how much I appreciate the quality content that you put out. There is so much thought and effort put into each of your videos. Thank you!

[@LanceHedrick]

thank you! It definitely takes a lot of time, but I take seriously money other people spend on equipment! Thanks for the kind words

[@TomKraus]

I love that it goes all the way up to 11

[@pjpoir]

But why not just make 10 the max number? 😂

[@tzhaki2354]

The amount of effort, passion, humor, and ideas you put into all these videos. I absolutely love them.

[@erikroisland5016]

The macroadjustment is giving me hard-core Breville Smart Grinder Pro vibes with the 10 internal adjustments. They drove me crazy. Im even more hopeful for the Encore ESP now.

[@LanceHedrick]

I still think this is a great compromise for quality and price BUT I am excited about the ESP, as well. Review coming soon!

[@user-jm8ky1kn2t]

@@LanceHedrick Could you do a grinder showdown later this year. Theres been a lot of new grinders showing up on the market and it would be great to see how you think they all stack up to each other at separate price points

[@bsayles100]

As soon as I saw the burr set I raced down to the comments to see if people also thought this looked like a Breville knockoff. I wonder how the burrs differ seeing that they look and operate almost exactly the same.

[@jjlumagbas]

@@LanceHedrickinformative and entertaining as always! I’d be interested to see what an actual espresso dial-in would look like in practice with the Opus (vs the ESP?). I wonder just how annoying the micro adjustments might get (or maybe not that bad?)

[@yyyepe3971]

I'm in the same situation haha

[@StevePelcz]

The 3D chess game to dial in espresso took me a few replays to understand, but I think that's fair given how fiddly it is. You did a great job explaining it in the amount of time taken!

[@geraldl5221]

Hey Lance, just wanted to say, I love your new look. I love watching content creators kind of find themselves and I loved all your early stuff but now you really seem to have found your zone, and it's like you've grown into yourself, and you seem to be more comfortable with who you are now, which I love. PS I love the random singing and rhythmic tapping, as someone with ADHD I love the genuine feeling of your videos. I really look forward to what you do moving forward, you're an inspiration to all of us in this crazy coffee world. PPS I love your hair, you and I have incredibly similar curly hair, and I love mine longer as well, feels like a thick lions mane!

[@BenJoelLush]

I just graduated from grade 4 maths. Thank you, Lance! I need to stay ahead of my son and find your videos very educational. ❤

[@lucianbakerii4047]

Thank you for the depth of explanation regarding the relationship between the macro and micro settings with special congrats on the impact of micro adjustments on macro readings. That is exceptionally worthwhile for prospective buyers to understand what to expect from the machine. Thanks

[@fscottqc]

Thanks for being able to release such early, same-day reviews. Great technical and entertaining content. I watch nearly all of your vids with my kids. Most of us enjoy them. 😂

[@willh9095]

Lance helping the little opus to expel its retention, with the expression of a disappointed father as his robot child chokes on yet another coffee bean 🤖🫶🏻

[@danielgreenhalgh4940]

Can't wait for Fellow's future premium version of this to compete with the Niche: the Magnum Opus

[@coreycannon4511]

Bahahahaha!

[@illiniwood]

Fellow is too cheap to make anything that can compete with the Niche. They don't have it in their heart to spend the money. If they did, Ode Gen2 would have been their best shot and they know it.

[@Kirinboi]

was hoping for that timemore follow up review hahaha. the opus feels like a really nice gift to someone who is starting out with coffee

[@LanceHedrick]

I'm waiting on them to ship the units! They said they'd send me 064S and 078S. They said they wouldn't ship me 064 Turbo. But soon!

[@Kirinboi]

@@LanceHedrick sweeet! looking forward. I was planning to go for the df64s with the cast sweets or multipurpose. will see how the timemore one goes before i make my first flat burr purchase.

[@LanceHedrick]

definitely! I'm waiting eagerly!

[@ende421]

The macro/micro step thing is ridiculous.

[@Ang_R17]

@@LanceHedrick waiting in the review of the 078S as well, can't wait!!!

[@lurklingX]

that opening skit was SUCH a good summary! 😂

[@Fenix.x00]

The fact that im enthralled by cinematography and acting in the cutesy skit speaks volumes for your content

[@tgalidaVO]

Really appreciate you running it through a whole grind cycle for time and to hear it without any background noise/music

[@be_shoichi]

This product feels like it was developed in a meeting room. "Okay we make sure it doesn't cannibalize Ode, and our target user is everyone"

[@VladVexler]

What a brilliantly done review Lance.

[@LanceHedrick]

thank you so much!

[@AlejandroPDX]

Seems like a fantastic entry level budget grinder. I’m surprised you didn’t compare it to the breville smart grinder but I’m curious how it’ll be vs the encore esp. thanks for the video!!

[@sinfoniasam]

I feel like we (myself included) are over-complicating their adjustment mechanism. In practice, you should know if you need to make your current setting coarser or finer. Just adjust the inner ring in the direction you need to go to refine your shot. No math required.

[@RickJohnson]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who freely mixes up "EZPresso" and "One-Z-Presso" when saying it out loud, despite knowing the correct pronunciation.

[@rodrigopfs]

I've been looking for a good all purpose grinder for my beginner's setup and this video settled my internal debate. Kinda wish it was as nice built as the Ode, but I for one would take the cost reduction 100 times before that. Thanks for your thorough review, Lance.

[@trolololgast]

I was in the same situation as you 2 months ago and bought the X Pro he used in the video. I think the X Pro is still the better choice because it feels more premium, its easier to use and gives great cups. Yeah the downside is that it's manual but I don't mind and the plus side is that I can take this with me when I travel instead of grinding before hand.

[@gloriawong822]

This is a detail and clear review, great for beginner coffee lovers!

[@petres5866]

oh my god that adjustment! 😮😮

[@EthansCoffeeJournal]

I’m pausing at 0:59 to comment and say that that intro was incredibly emotional and cinematic

[@LanceHedrick]

thank you, Ethan! Means a lot

[@wanderingstar5673]

I don’t make espresso, but I do have a 4 serving Bialetti Moka pot I enjoy. The single dose cup fits the grind basket perfectly. The opus is great for every type of coffee I enjoy. Performs beautifully for my pour overs, Moccamaster, and cold brew.

[@masika6867]

It fees like all of their R&D went into a powerhouse motor and then they had to fit 50 dollars worth of grinder around it. Feels like the VS3 is the way to go for 100 more in that budget espresso category

[@zl6198]

Masses want cheap. They delivered on the cheap part

[@lastfour]

Thanks Lance. They lost me with the adjustment system and the plasticky materials, but I'm pretty sure there is a big market for this product out there. I´ll wait for the Encore ESP review.

[@skulu]

The dialing deep dive is giving me flashbacks to learning to use vernier calipers and micrometer screwgauges back in university, and honestly if they had presented it that way, it would probably be easier to use...

[@TheAlexRosas]

I feel like they should have put more focus on the espresso side because that budget category is so small. I have a hunch the Encore ESP might edge out the opus in that area, BUT I think it’s great to have a solid budget grinder like this to recommend to friends getting into coffee. V thorough review and I really liked the cutesy skit. Thx God bless

[@KanielD]

The review I’ve been waiting for! Thank you again for all your work & willingness to share

[@fluffycritter]

I was super interested in this grinder and when Fellow gave me early access I was ready to pounce. I’m glad this review was available already. This would be a great grinder for someone, but not for me. I guess I’ll stick with my Sette 270 for now.

[@kdawg427casanova4]

Howdy. I usually don’t comment or like on KZbin videos, but man watching this at 7am made me laugh and enjoy watching this video and learning about the two to make a decision! Thanks brother!

[@zaroc]

Was worried my choice of sd40 was a mistake, but after seeing this I am happy

[@HansProbs]

man that intro was giving me goosebumps until AD at 1:22 lol… i guess this is what youtube premium is for

[@LanceHedrick]

AD at 1:22? well. That sucks! So sorry!

[@user-mt4un4xl6s]

Thanks for the great video, I think I'm going to get the grinder as I did do some maths and the adjustment seems pretty simple, if it works like I think. Wanted to share so people can either use it to make sense of their grinders, or tell me if I'm just missing something as to why there's 4 micro adjustment levels? Maybe there's some extreme use cases at the ends of the grind size spectrum like Turkish or infusion for desserts, but: I think Fellow could have the same 16m setting options across the grind range with just +1 and -1 "micro" adjustment": I think that if you choose a normal setting on the main dial (with the micro adjustment centred on 0) that is close to what you want, we will call this 'start'. Then to dial it in: 50m step finer = 1 full step down from start, Micro adjuster at 0 33m step finer = Leave at start, Micro adjuster to -1 step (33m finer) 16m step finer = 1 full step down, Micro adjuster to +1 step (33m coarser) Start 16m step coarser = 1 full step up from start, Micro adjuster to -1 step (33m finer) 33mm step coarser = Leave at start, Micro adjuster to +1 step (33m coarser) 50m step coarser = 1 full step up from start, Micro adjuster at 0

[@machineslave3]

I love watching you nerd out on coffee and I appreciate the content as a home enthusiast starting to explore espresso. I’d be interested in seeing some cold brew content.

[@NoZenith]

I wanted to love this so much... Ended up going for the Niche Zero after saving and shopping for 3 years. The grind is SOOOO FLUFFFY and smooth

[@cassandrah336]

Love to see how it compares to the Varia I feel those are 2 grinders that seem to be a great value for the price.

[@LanceHedrick]

I am still working on a varia review!

[@cassandrah336]

@@LanceHedrick busy dude! Either way appreciate everything you do to get us educated in a fun way! Thank you!

[@IntlGeorge]

@@LanceHedrick I may have to admit to using the catch cup from the ODE for the Varia VS3 sometimes... Works nicely 😉

[@ShayneScherer]

@@IntlGeorge the varia catch cup is a bit dinky. I just grind directly into my PF resting it below the chute lol

[@IntlGeorge]

@@ShayneScherer for sure... When I start playing with it for espresso a little more it'll be pf direct... For now with pour over 36g light roast just fits in the Varia cup... Anymore than that and the ODE cup moves in.

[@KitMcCat]

I'm three mins into the video but you can have a like just for the cutesy skit 🤣

[@sammyreyes63]

I went from the popular Cuisinart coffee grinder to this one. So far, I like it a lot. I'm not quite the coffee nerd you are, but I wanted to start making better coffee. I recently started roasting my own coffee beans. So, for me it was a perfect step and upgrade for me. My only disappointment was with the espresso cup being 54 and 58 mm. My machine is 51 mm so I have to rely on a funnel to get the coffee into the portafilter. Overall, a great economic grinder.

[@StartCodonUST]

I think The Fellow Ode was probably what I'd recommend to folks who like coffee and want a capable home grinder that's easy to live with and doesn't come with some of the hassle associated with something like a hand grinder or a Lagom Mini. The MSRP of $300 was just a little steep for a lot of people though, so having a cheaper electric grinder from Fellow is really great. I was originally an Ode backer and was disappointed to realize the original stock burrs couldn't even grind fine enough for some V60s, and in general it wasn't as good as my hand grinder. I put it back in the box for about a year until I finally gave up waiting on updated burrs from Fellow and picked up SSP burrs. With SSP burrs it's been great, and I've since picked up a DF64 with SSP HU burrs (mainly for espresso), but I don't plan on moving on from my Ode. The changes that Fellow has made to the Ode have been really great to see.

[@KonradKulwicki]

That Badalamenti-esque tune in the skit/intro is *chef's kiss*

[@itsjohnthorp]

first time in your channel, or any coffee channel for that matter. and this is super fair review. nice to see. thanks!

[@zae5159]

Really well put together & thought out review, Lance! That moment where you're like "I promise this is not the only test I've done, IT REALLY ISNT" is so fkin relatable as a follow content creator, lol.

[@uribennun8335]

So glad you stuck to lengthy reviews! great one.

[@HoonsCoffee]

Fantastic review buddy!

[@LanceHedrick]

Thank you! IG live soon?

[@conorjames3533]

I think it’s awesome that fellow made a grinder that capable for an affordable price, but honestly after hearing the dialing in process, there is no part of me that wants to deal with such a complicated procedure in the morning before I’ve had my coffee. I’m happy with my ode.

[@weekendwarrior9171]

I've seen similar comments as your's a few times. I would have thought you dial it in once and you're done?

[@JamesRimes]

Curious to see how you think it compares to the Varia VS3. I see it sitting back there on your counter top. Looking forward to that review. Great work as always!

[@khungreen9773]

Your content continues to get better with each Video Lance - thank you for the reviews

[@meningokokken5929]

That feel when you you realize you will never have the swag of a Lance Hedrick.. (Love the intro)

[@LanceHedrick]

ha! Just gotta act silly, but with like unearned confidence lol

[@mvadu]

Lance a suggestion, may be create a Playlist for grinders, you got one for product reviews but it's a lengthy one. May be Lance's pick for espresso, or French press something g like that..

[@LanceHedrick]

great idea! Will do this now.

[@itsxris]

whew an entire week ahead of my embargo date 🥲

[@LanceHedrick]

Much Love

[@theorgangrinder1743]

Not sure what to get as an electric grinder. This is an interesting option. The more I use my 1zspesso hand grinder, the more I want to just make a base for it with a motor and not worry about getting another one.

[@Acontinouslean]

I love an hour long grinder video ❤ . I just know eventually I’ll buy a zerno

[@Tyler-lw1we]

I am SO GLAD you mentioned that they over-calibrate the grinder from the factory so that as the burrs wear you will still have usable espresso settings. I've been at 3-4 for espresso since I got mine and I though something was wrong.

[@jobopening5085]

Oddly enough, that was a really good description of that wacky dial.

[@justy234]

Loved the music (as well as the quality review!)

[@MrLeshiy73]

Second grinder review in a row that comes out earlier than everybody else! Way to go, Lance!

[@Justinschmeltz]

I felt prepared for this math lesson since I am an elementary school teacher. :D

[@cheekster777]

Thank you Lance.

[@LanceHedrick]

thank you!

[@mattcampbell101]

Awesome review, these are so helpful being someone who's just starting to get into this. This price point is exactly what i was looking for and even though the dial seems to be a bit complex and its too bad that its not as heavy as the Ode, it makes sense for the $$ and will still likely still become my first electric grinder.

[@DaniilOskolkov]

I'm on my way home after the shift and adjustment system makes my brain overload😂😂

[@mikkelguy]

Was scared i'd somewhat regret buying a DF83 but after watching this I'm very happy with my pickup.

[@LanceHedrick]

DF83 is fantastic. You'll much prefer that, no doubt. This is great, but great for $195.

[@sivadatokad8168]

I literally screamed when I saw this first ting opening the KZbin’s 😁🤩😭😎

[@LanceHedrick]

haha! I love the enthusiasm. Thanks for watching!

[@kleung1812]

Great! This is what I’m looking for. Thank you

[@taylorgeorge3042]

I came for a review to see how well this thing grinds and got a massive headache from the micro/macro explanation. I appreciate the amount of detail you put into this. But definitely too complicated for an average consumer that just wants a decent espresso grind from an affordable grinder

[@GoTellJesusSaves]

Seems that for the price, this will deterr a lot of people from buying a hand grinder for home use. Good job, Fellow. And thank you, fellow coffee nerd bro, Lance, for sharing your experience and assessments with us.

[@BrodieVissers]

Congrats buddy, great intro haha!

[@QuantumCat76]

14:0 It actually makes you wonder why they didn't go for two scales, the 41 macro steps on the body, the +6 and -6 micro adjustments on the hopper, that way the hopper can dial in the opposite direction, while the indication makes it clear what way is coarser and what way is finer.

[@ngkokwei6114]

This is the best grinder in the world. Well Designed.

[@bedhedted]

One more note: this works great for my purposes (espresso), and I don’t notice the blemishes in the white model. Love it and have actually pulled some perfect shots with it.

[@missinbrain]

Came for the review, stayed for the Passion Pit vocal cover! 👏

[@Villaboy78]

Lance : it's not me it's you... 💔 Fellow Ode : cries in light roast 😭

[@TheDusty0ne]

Haha where was that thing when I started my coffee journey. Now it‘s too late 😂😿

[@jamesnyman1245]

Great vid, would love to see a comparison against the lagom mini, vario VS3, etc

[@manveruppd]

Turkish on an electric home grinder is a very unusual feature in itself! Hearing that it can do the full range from Turkish to French press, and at that price, I can't help thinking there must be a catch, but this is Fellow, not some fly-by-night company with no track record! This sounds too good to be true!

[@coffeenerdaaron]

Awesome video Lance! I filmed my opus review the other day but can’t release it till the 21st. We share a lot of the same sentiments 😊

[@coreycannon4511]

Excellent! Something to look forward to a week from now.

[@bosscielny4811]

Awesome review! I got super nervous initially as I heard about the Opus the week I received my Ode gen2 and thought I wasted my money 😂

[@LanceHedrick]

not at all! If looking at both options, Ode Gen 2 is my choice.

[@MrHp3001]

I've had mine since the release and share the same feelings when it comes to the build. The plastic does not feel of high quality as the other Fellow products. I too have found scratches at the cup base and the coffee retention is not ideal. With all that said at the price and the other features I am very happy with my purchase. Happy to hear about the longevity of the grinder.

[@logicaljuan]

Honestly at the price point, it seems like a great value for many who would’ve gotten one of the myriad of crappy electric grinders available under $200.

[@LanceHedrick]

absolutely! Stay tuned for the unveiling of the Baratza Encore ESP- a worthy competitor at 199

[@james.randorff]

My Coworkers: “Hey, James, whatcha watching?” Me: “Young Ron Jeremy showing me how to dial in my espresso grind using integral calculus.” My Coworkers: “……”

[@LanceHedrick]

Best compliment.

[@akselileinonen6493]

Thank you for the amazing review once again, Lance! One thing I’d like to point out regarding your choice of comparing the Opus to a handgrinder: I think you can’t disregard the fact that people might pick an electric grinder just because of the convenience. It’s unfair to compare an electric grinder only to a handgrinder of similar price point. In my opinion you should have included another electric grinder in the comparison. Other than that, wonderful work! This was a pleasure to watch.

[@trolololgast]

Yeah but x Pro feels and handlers way more premium and as a counter point: it's portable so taking it on trips and longer vacations is much easier :)

[@bigblockheed]

I see lots of people complain that the Opus can't do espresso. It absolutely can and does it very well. It's just people can't be bothered with the macro/micro adjustments. The Beanie app solved all of that. My only complaint is the erratic retention. Sometimes loads, sometimes hardly any. I've had as much as 4g when grinding a dark roast. Overall, great grinder but just needs a lot of tappy tappy from time to time.

[@gkseyfu]

After getting the Ode+SSP MP combo right before the Ode Gen 2 was announced / Sculptor I was already feeling a bit silly, was hoping this wouldn’t make it worse and thankfully it hasn’t 😅

[@1Caja]

Thumbs up for the cute skit. Brightened my day

[@LanceHedrick]

thank you! so glad you enjoyed it

[@skorheim]

Thanks Lance! Great review as always!

[@stephensmirke2146]

Mine stopped working after owning it for 5 months. Used exclusively for espresso. Customer service is slow to respond.

[@littlewren2353]

Would love to see a video on the relatively vintage Gaggia MDF flat burr grinder. You can pick one up for around $100 (used) and they are easy to deep clean, perfect for a beginner. How does it perform against all these modern day grinders? Tips for getting the best out of it etc. Also a tutorial/review of the Arrarex Caravel would be amazing. There aren’t enough professional videos about the more vintage pieces still in use today. Cheers Lance!

[@Darieee]

I honestly loved the explanation of the macro micro adjustments - I kinda missed it on a bunch of other videos .. thanks for taking the time, and well said! the one analogy I would’ve loved to hear would’ve been the vernier lines on analog calipers - they work in exactly the same mind-twisting way I think 😶‍🌫️ also, what is that grinder on the far left .. it’s gorgeous

[@brentroman]

Wow! A "break up" intro on Valentine's Day Lance? Cold! HAHAHAHA. BTW -- EPIC shoutout of Passion Pit!

[@AndyPanda9]

I'd add a one way flapper valve to the top of the lid so it only blows air when pushing down and doesn't suck the grinds back up when you lift it

[@erstebes]

Drinking speciality roast espresso is exceptionally unique through the usage of this extraordinary apparatus

[@FatNorthernBigot]

I've enjoyed Lance's videos so much, I thought I'd watch one which reviews a grinder in which, I have literally no interest. 😂

[@Pee686]

Thanks for the review! It is amazing that you can get new single dose grinder that is fully capable of espresso at this pricepoint, it is great deal considering for how much you can get (sometimes heavily) used conical grinder like Iberital MC2 or similar which is not that great for single dosing. If I was at the start of my espresso journey, I would not think twice and get the Opus. Considering the grind time, build and the workflow, I will continue with the wait for Sculptor 78S - I cant wait for your review of the espresso version Lance!

[@436production]

I am very happy to have seen this review just before my planned upgrade date! It’s either this or the J Max Thoughts anyone?

[@ireyga]

Again, very good in depth video. Bravo 👏 BTW... I noticed that Mara X at the back 😏... can't wait to see you going deep on that.

[@bedhedted]

Oh there’s static at least up north. It felt like I was beating up my Opus to get my measurements until I started hydrating the beans with a spray bottle. Now it’s hella consistent.