Mahlkonig X54 Unboxing | First Impressions

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Today, we'll be doing a more casual style video, showing my very first genuine reaction to the new Mahlkonig X54 grinder. I thought this was an important grinder to do a reaction to because Mahlkonig is SUCH an iconic brand, and I really wanted to see if the X54 could successfully translate that to a product for home use.
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[@daRock1212]

Could you imagine the tiny forklift used to lift that tiny pallet? Adorable

[@MHWells]

You being baffled by the dosing cup was weirdly hilarious. Great video!

[@JustPassingByBaby]

Reason why cup is not 58mm is because they think you will use the portafilter if you do that and cup for any other brewing method. Having a 58mm cup still doesn't cover the majority of sizes. So easy as that. I am honestly surprised people don't understand that/

[@LifestyleLab_]

58mm is the standard. They’ve since changed it to a 58mm cup. I didn’t make sense. They admitted it. I know the engineers.

[@ScarsOfAFracturedSou]

Whoa... Whoa... Whoa!!! Why do we need to whip out the measuring tape??? Can't we take people at their word anymore??? Sorry... Dating PTSD.

[@carrscoffee]

A grinder so fancy it has a pallet!!😅😅 after watching your other reveiw on this i think its gonna be comming to my home soon. I love this grinder

[@noControl556]

I think the idea is to use the portafilter holder for espresso, then the "collection cup" for filter, so in that case you would probably prefer the larger opening.

[@askanthonyy]

Loved this. Your enthusiasm is super endearing. Look forward to seeing a full review. Finally was able to place an order for a niche zero so it will be cool to see how this stacks up!

[@orrinbelcher6593]

A fun unboxing and beautiful grinder, great little mini test, sound and grinding of beans, sweet.

[@MrJusmobile]

The dosing cup is for filter coffee only. They want you to put the portafilter in place for espresso! They are saving you a step. Uh, obvious?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Every single other grinder dosing cup I’ve used has been 58mm. A 58mm dosing cup can still be also used for filter. Uh, obvious?

[@iamjerney]

Dosing cup looks more like a drinking cup

[@Phil535]

Your excitement is infectious. I googled how much one of these cost even though I don't need one...

[@LifestyleLab_]

Glad you liked the more laid-back video style! :) There was definitely a lot of excitement for this product

[@abdallahalhasnainytimuroglu]

The precise dosing cup for 58mm porterfilter is available for sale for USD 34.99. That's why the one you got with grinder is not precision dosing cup.

[@LifestyleLab_]

Now comes with the grinder after the overwhelming amount of confusion. They realized their mistake 👍

[@abdallahalhasnainytimuroglu]

@LifestyleLab_ I just got mine here in Canada like a week ago. I got the old one, not the precision 58mm. 🤨

[@iamjerney]

I like the new backdrop

[@georgcantor8859]

Love your shows. Like the fact you've got a Rancilio Silvia M in the background. Thinking of replacing my Rancilio Rocky with this grinder, so keen to know your thoughts on dialling in an espresso specifically with the Silvia.

[@jackharington3126]

Please please please do a blind tasting battle between Bambino + great grinder (something that's a step up from the Breville smart pro, maybe like a Eureka) and a stock settings and or adjusted dual boiler plus great grinder. This is a big consumer decision, everyone says the grinder is more important, but how cheap is too cheap for the espresso machine?

[@steph3n17]

cant wait to see the full review! What the hell were they thinking about the dosing cup!?? I hope it's not so they can actually sell us a 58mm dosing cup as an accessory...

[@LifestyleLab_]

Truly baffling, but I think I'll be able to forgive them based on my first day of full use

[@DarkEnigma1115]

I think it's because it's mostly supposed to be for non-espresso drinks, something to be noted is that they have already provided a sort of pseudo dosing funnel through the portafilter holder.

[@MahlkoenigGrinders]

Bravo! Excellent unboxing. Love it ❤️

[@Elfin4]

Can you get smaller hoppers for the X54 ?

[@LifestyleLab_]

There’s a smaller one now yes, AND, I just designed this single dose mod: www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1405714780/mahlkonig-x54-coffee-grinder-single-dose

[@miguelcorreia7034]

How does it stack up with the mignion specialita for espresso ? Seems pretty reasonable to compare since the burrs are similar in size

[@yousofhariri]

How the fuck don't you have more subscribers? I have been binging your videos for a while now, great stuff!

[@LifestyleLab_]

Thanks for tuning in! We're growing the community slowly but surely :)

[@radiantav]

I am really surprised the X54 is so much quieter than Vario Home (which it replaced). Wow.

[@California007]

Beautiful & quiet grinder. Does it have an overheating fuse for continue grinding?

[@DavidRBermudez]

Now you got me curious....what is the WiFi for in that grinder?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Apparently it will monitor burr wear, and alert you when they need to be replaced, cleaned etc

[@DavidRBermudez]

@@LifestyleLab_ that is actually a very useful integration with tech!

[@LifestyleLab_]

Just logged in to try it out for you. It gives a super detailed breakdown. Total motor on time, total shots ground, total shots ground in each of the 4 presets, error history... pretty neat!

[@DavidRBermudez]

@@LifestyleLab_ Wow! that is impressive. One of the very few times I agree with IoT. I do not have those features with the Eureka Mignon Facile. I have to guess how many times I have ground and when the burrs need to be replaced.

[@raphaelbeland3958]

Very good video! Really liked the unboxing!

[@insurroundsound]

Any follow-up now that you've had it for several weeks?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Full review to come! Lots of exciting videos to get through

[@george_taylor]

Having lived with a hopper grinder for several years I could never go back from my single dose grinder I have had for a year now. Mahlkonig needs to cover that gap in their range. You could argue that it's for people who make a lot of espresso at home but if that is the case why did they include a dosing cup too large for a 58mm portafilter? If anyone could create a "Niche Killer" it has to be Mahlkonig due to their brand rep. Are they too chicken to try one wonders?

[@LifestyleLab_]

While I obviously agree with the dosing cup statement, having a hopper fed grinder on hand was an absolute lifesaver over Thanksgiving (Canada) this year. It drastically sped up my process while entertaining. If that's something I planned to do regularly, I'd go with a hopper-fed system every time

[@george_taylor]

@@LifestyleLab_ I didn't say I sold my old hopper grinder. I kept it for the very rare occasions that I do fund raising coffees at the school gala days or any other mass making events. For the 360+ days of the year I make coffee for myself and wife, and even occasional visitors, it's always the single doser. It's a god send which was too long in being addressed in the grinder market place. I drink espresso in the mornings and filter in the afternoons. I'll have 3 or 4 different roasts at hand. The hopper just doesn't work for that.

[@LifestyleLab_]

Very true!

[@KevinS-ji6en]

Still looking for the best V60 grinder. Love to see how it compares to de fellow ode, df64, new Vario/w+ and niche

[@tybaltmercutio]

I guess, the Mahlkönig is not suited for filter coffee.

[@LifestyleLab_]

This one will be a good strong contender for sure. Definitely able to keep up with all the options you've mentioned

[@DarkEnigma1115]

This uses the same steel burrs Baratza offers as an option for Vario/Forte. Michael Fabian gave Vario (not alicorn aligned) very high remarks for filter coffee.

[@etienneoligny5106]

The dosing cup is probably to use with anything else than a portafilter!

[@LifestyleLab_]

But the beauty of a 58mm cup is you can use it with a portafilter AND anything other than a portafilter, haha

[@etienneoligny5106]

@@LifestyleLab_ i agree honestly. I was looking at it to change my ecm 64mm burr grinder, but i dont think its a good move... Maybe the niche, or i might save more for a ceado e37s

[@LifestyleLab_]

1 week in, the fact that I'm using a different dosing cup is probably my only gripe. Otherwise it might be the best built grinder I have in the studio right now

[@etienneoligny5106]

@@LifestyleLab_ Awesome, looking forward to this review !

[@yandeslongchamps]

What is between the Silvia and the Niche on the counter?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Cinoart PT2! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5OpaqxsprmojJo

[@yandeslongchamps]

@@LifestyleLab_ wow thanks for the quick answer! Recently subbed, I like your content and the way you speak. As a non english, I understand you very clearly!

[@LifestyleLab_]

Thanks for watching!

[@Smiley902]

First

[@ChristopherMichaelR]

DIGGING THE NEW SET UP!

[@LifestyleLab_]

Thanks! Thought a more casual video deserved a more casual backdrop

[@JPC326]

How is it compared to the Niche or the DF64 ?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Time will tell! Only just started testing

[@ziomals19]

@@LifestyleLab_ Did you notice a difference in taste compared to niche?

[@LifestyleLab_]

Yes, the flat burrs on the X54 produce far less fines. Overall a more clean flavour profile, more separation of flavours, significant better for pour over. Espresso also benefits in my opinion

[@ziomals19]

@@LifestyleLab_ thank you :) I have Niche zero, and I'm looking for a complement to espresso, but maybe Niche duo....

[@LifestyleLab_]

Maybe!