The Acaia Orbit is Really Cool!

[@for4676]

The thumbnail is truly outstanding! I'm deeply touched to have witnessed such an outstanding masterpiece.

[@itsxris]

the thumbnail is going to live in my nightmares rent free

[@ahpadt]

Very impressive user interfaces and functionality/ideas from the get-go. Some proper thinking went into this thing. I'm very excited to hopefully get one next year some time.

[@ElecBrane]

Would be great to have a possibility to have a portafilter stand under the grinder

[@shawnsgear]

I’m still a little confused as to how the grind by weight function is good for cupping. When cupping, aren’t you normally cupping different coffees? Wouldn’t you want to weigh out the dose for each coffee? To me, it does not make sense to use grind by weight when switching between different coffees for cupping. Am I missing something here?

[@BensCoffeeRants]

I think they cup a bunch of the same coffee for different people to try, but yeah, not as useful if you have 4 different coffees you want to cup beside each other and compare, or even 2 or 3 of the same with a different roast or whatever. But it is nice to have the feature I think, even if you don't plan on using it.

[@ElecBrane]

Any test with cast burrs coming ?

[@jauntus1]

Maybe I’m missing the point of this…but why have grind by weight on what looks like a single dose grinder? If you’re using this as single dose to use different beans or for different brew methods, you’re going to be weighing your beans on input. Did I miss part about a hopper? Just trying to figure out why you’d pay extra for the scale, grind by weight tech if this thing is meant to be a single dose grinder. It seems like this would be geared much more toward a commercial, use the same beans in a hopper, type application.

[@danielwolman]

im so glad i watched the 2 and a half hour live stream now! thanks for the grind by weight section. i cant wait for this to come to europe

[@0whitestone]

Great video, very in-depth. I really appreciate these 1st looks! The grind to weight is a cool from a technical perspective, but I really don't see the point w/out a hopper, and i don't feel like most people who spend 1k+ dollars on an at-home grinder wouldn't want to single-dose. If you invest that much into your coffee, why would you leave your beans exposed to the atmosphere in an open 'hopper' after your grind? Personally, I would rather spend that money on a Weber-style dosing cup, or some other quality of life features like the movable dosing cup holder on the EG-1, or anti-static technology similar to the Ode Gen2. I'll take solid hardware improvement over 'smart' features any day of the week, but I do understand they want to sell their scales with this grinder so I'm sure that encouraging more software integration.

[@IamMotionMedia]

I dont really get the point of GBW on a zero retention single dosing grinder?

[@mijnnaamisaaron]

Because it's never really zero retention.

[@IamMotionMedia]

@@mijnnaamisaaron obviously.... but most zero retention grinders retain

[@BrianQuan]

So the interesting that you can do with a hopper is use GBW to dial in a coffee. Dump coffee in and then adjust grind size until you're dialed in. The dose will be the same every time!

[@IamMotionMedia]

@@BrianQuan yeah i guess in that sense it offers some but minor usefulness. If you change coffees regularly or daily even this method is of no help. When you factor in differences in roast level, variety, and density.

[@2s_company_]

Hi, thank you for this video. Not sure what the general consensus is, but I liked the format of this video. It was fun and casual, yet super detailed. Felt like I was sitting right there with y'all geeking out on grinders. What are your thoughts about Acaia Orbit vs Zerno Z1? In your opinion, which do you think looks like a better overall package? Thank you!

[@MultiEmoto]

Setting aside use via the app, and concentrating only on controlling the grinder manually, am I correct in thinking that aside from the coarseness ring, all other functions of using the grinder are accesses ONLY via that single button on the front of the base?

[@docforven]

Get this or the Lagom p64 for the closest “Niche Zero Workflow”?

[@BrianQuan]

P64 or Timemore now

[@docforven]

@@BrianQuan I’ve read the Timemore O78s has a very small range for dialing in espresso and a very small adjustment could be up to 10 seconds change in shot time. Does the p64 have this issue?

[@ps121he4]

Would you recommend this over the eureka atom 75 (specifically Lucca atom 75). Thank you

[@Jahloveipraise]

I would love a follow up video about different RPM profiles you’ve liked and why. I was one of the lucky 30 so I very much appreciate the videos you’ve made 🙏🏽

[@jwess1234]

So what is your verdict? How does the grinder do on taste clarity and body? Any thoughts compared to the Lagom P64 or something like the DF64? The stalling at low RPMs is a bit concerning, but perhaps can be seen past if the the grinder does well otherwise.

[@steverhinehart6481]

Thumbnail perfection. Ifluencers take note

[@edipisreks5535]

I’m glad I’m not the only person who had a terrible time the first time I opened up a grinder!

[@BensCoffeeRants]

Some grinders and/or espresso machines and likely a lot of different gear, really needs some time to get acquainted with it (maybe read the manual!) and figure out it's quirks and features.

[@BrianQuan]

It's definitely a learning experience! Reassembly is always scary especially if you don't do this all day.

[@nicolasjcapra]

Was hoping you’d go with that thumbnail , nice 👌🏻

[@Jahloveipraise]

Did you guys have trouble screwing in the cast burrs? I was having a hell of a time with it and still don’t think I got the screws all the way in

[@BrianQuan]

You should check out the orbit thread in the espresso aficionados discord. Reassembly and alignment of this grinder is not the best mainly due to the screws...

[@Jahloveipraise]

@@BrianQuan yea man I was worried I was doing something wrong but not a great experience for sure. Thanks for the advice tho 🙏🏽

[@Andrew-wp1bz]

Shoulda left in the man knocking on the door 😂

[@Ohboyohboyohboy]

What’s the voltage range of the orbit? Is it 110V only or 110-240V?

[@pilosopo25]

110-240

[@gmartin0312]

Looks cool but seems a big step back from my Atom 75. Not sure it’s worth the price. I am looking for a cooler single doser though!

[@BrianQuan]

Depending on what burrs you have in the orbit/atom 75 it may be interesting to pair the orbit with it especially if you are doing filter brews!

[@sshum00]

Just after I get my webber key :( I love my webber but this is honestly amazing.

[@fungt89]

is there a grinder bq hasnt stalled yet? lmao

[@HappyAccidentVideos]

Who woulda thought it would be Acaia, the company with a $300 scale, that would be leading the way in affordable, high end grinders?

[@Andrew-wp1bz]

They’re not. This grinder is still just a 64mm flat. The df64 will give you the same grind results for >$600 and you can put whatever burrs you want in it.

[@HappyAccidentVideos]

@@Andrew-wp1bz I wouldn’t call DF64 “high end.” Maybe mid range. Issues out of the box, mods needed to get it to work properly, quality control inconsistencies, no RPM adjustment, no auto purge, plus it’s not very aesthetically pleasing. I know there’s a lot of DF Stans around, but it doesn’t have that high end, premium feel to it. It’s not a bad grinder, either, don’t get me wrong, but saying “a 64 flat is a 64 flat” is like saying a Chevy and a Lamborghini are the same because they both have wheels. Sorry.

[@Andrew-wp1bz]

You totally missed my point. I agree that the df64 isn’t a high end or premium grinder. I don’t think the acacia is a high end grinder either. It’s premium build quality, but hardly an affordable option in its category (2nd most expensive 64mm I can think of). It has a better workflow, and overall better craftsmanship over the df64, but the differences are largely superficial. To use the vehicle metaphor. You can have two dodge trucks both with a cummins 6.7. Both have the same performance, but one cost a thousands more because it says Laramie and has luxury features.

[@HappyAccidentVideos]

@@Andrew-wp1bz I don’t think I missed your point. Kinda weird to be arguing about this. I guess it’s just a difference if opinion. To me, the P64 is the start of the high end grinder experience, and this grinder is comparable to the P64, but much cheaper. Being 64mm doesn’t mean it’s necessarily inferior.

[@patompoomwichitchoti6051]

as my experience P64 can run with around 400 rpm with no sign of burr stalled.

[@BensCoffeeRants]

Which RPM # Setting? It might also depend on the burr type used, on mine with light roast coffee for espresso I've had similar mini stalls at setting 1-2, and once even at 3 with the SSP Cast burrs. Setting 3 may be 500RPM or 570RPM depending on what version manual... (older manuals stated it starts at 200RPM and numbers are slightly different as a result). Setting 2 may be 430RPM or 350 RPM I think it seems to do better with the P64 stock burrs, and probably the SSP MP too, but I still had some mini-stalls with those, same with the Weber Key on lower RPMs, but never had them completely lock up or anything. If 600 RPM is the lowest it goes on the Orbit, the P64 has a lot more low-end range (300 RPM or possibly even 200RPM), but a little less high range (1400RPM being the max on P64) I think Orbit can go to 1500RPM it looks like (not a big deal). With (the old) P64 stock burrs, and SSP Cast burrs to some degree, Lower RPM helps reduce fines and gives more flavour clarity, and less body. With the SSP MP Burrs I found higher RPM actually worked best for me (for espresso) like grinding at setting 7, which is around 1100RPM. With Filter/ coarser brew methods though going even lower than 600 RPM likely has some benefits! So that could be one potential downside to the Orbit vs P64, but I do like the additional connectivity features with the scale and app on the Orbit.

[@patompoomwichitchoti6051]

@@BensCoffeeRants My is P64 with ssp mp with setting number 3

[@BensCoffeeRants]

@@patompoomwichitchoti6051 Interesting, I thought it was 'too unimodal' and was getting more channeling, but others say they get good results at lower RPM. So, no mini stalling with yours at the low speed of 3?

[@hokehinson5987]

Cool! It's messy like a pre-school sand table....definitely for phone 🤓

[@zarebr]

27:27 you can share your RPM graph with your ~imaginary~ friends let's be real at this point😂

[@baselsalam]

Is that the regular lunar scale with a software update to handle the orbit? Or is that included with the orbit? Will the Pearl 2021 model sync w the orbit similarly.

[@BrianQuan]

In the video I used a 2022 Lunar! I don't believe the pearl will have the same functionality or if you can realistically fit it on the orbit lol. it's a chonker scale

[@zarkozi]

This just makes me realise how new and unsaturated home grinder market is, and how with relatively low effort you can achieve wow effect trough the massess. All that with relatively useless bells and whistles home user won't ever need.

[@zZDUmmB4Zz]

Zerno or orbit?:-)

[@BrianQuan]

Zerno tbh. Lots more options on the auger and burr end

[@JasonChurch1992]

I want one!!!

[@riopacheco01]

P64 or Orbit 👀👀

[@BrianQuan]

Z1 now tbh

[@shyfish0225]

Looks like edited version from live stream unboxing. Cut out the painful to watch parts. 🤣🤣🤣

[@davidfuller581]

I'm sure somebody is going to complain about you borrowing one to review.

[@oscarkallenbach9131]

That’s not small

[@maxd3496]

Seems loud and slow…