ULTIMATE 64MM GRINDER SHOWDOWN (Kopi Deva, Zerno, DF64V, DF64E, DF64P, G64, Moca SD, Timemore 064)

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Kyle Rowsell DF64E and DF64P:
• DF64 Upgraded | Great ...
Barrett Ellis DF64E Teardown:
• Turin DF64E Disassembly
Coffee Chronicler DF64V:
• DF64V Coffee Grinder R...
Tom Poland RPM DF64V:
• DF64V RPM testing
Tom Poland Olympia Moca SD:
Video- • 22 11 20 Moca SD first...
Write up- coffeetime.freeflarum.com/blo...
0:00- Introduction
1:42- Squarespace Ad
2:50- DF64E & DF64P
10:30- DF64V
19:18- ITOP64
24:57- G64/ NOT P64
29:51- Kopi Deva 64
42:17- Olympia Moca SD
51:23- Zerno, Ode Gen 2, Timemore 064
56:34- Conclusion

[@dersnuka]

Daddy Hoff and Lance, dropping new videos at almost the same time today. Life is good.

[@michaeldittmar1395]

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[@michaeldittmar1395]

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[@s1mmiki]

Fact

[@atavax311]

Daddy Hoff and Poppa Lance?

[@cutebabyseal621]

Today was a good ass day for KZbin honestly. New Hoffman, new lance, new coffeezilla, new Sabine Hossenfelder, new PBS spacetime... Holy crap I mean it was just an absolutely golden day. Now for the next few weeks of morning new lol

[@gregorio5543]

Kind of crazy how a year ago the Ode was a solid 64mm grinder and a year later there's so many options. I feel like the market is so saturated with options. It was needed and credit to Lance for making a mega video

[@WTFA54]

Thank you so much for taking so much time and effort to making a huge comparison video like this. These videos are some of the best resources for people getting into the hobby to help figure out where to direct our often limited budgets. You can be sure that this will be an instant recommendation for any of my friends looking at 64mm flat burr grinders for a long long time, even as more grinders enter the market.

[@0whitestone]

Yeeees, almost an hour long! Thank you for this video! I at first assumed it was going to be a roundup of all the grinders you have already reviewed, but it was so nice to see so many new ones :)

[@coffeechronicler]

Wow, that was an epic tour! About the DF64V: Yes, I only used the v1 control board, 220V. Some stalling on filter setting 600-800 RPM, but none with SSP MP installed. Sounds like it's completely fixed now, which makes it even more appealing.

[@tomwatchesyoutube]

Loved your review! I have been struggling to decide between the DF64V or the Timemore 064s. I am leaning towards the DF for a combination of hopper design and a wider rpm range, however, I am going to wait till Christmas before committing. That gives it more time in the field. Plus I reckon they'll be a DF64v V2 by then with an ionizer ;)

[@nickn.7204]

@@tomwatchesyoutubestill no ionizer :(

[@jons3808]

Thanks for doing this review! Always enjoy your content and attention to detail. I was considering a Lagom P64 but due to a 4 to 6 month wait period I purchased the Moca SD after seeing Tom Poland’s review. I have a Gaggia Classic Pro with a 6.5 spring installed and I’ve had no problems grinding fine enough. I agree about the grind adjustment knob needing better markings. I’d like to go back and forth between Moka pot and espresso sometimes but it’s really difficult to remember settings with the dots. I usually just hold my bottomless portafilter handle while it’s grinding… only takes 5 or 6 seconds to grind 18g. In general, I love the history of the brand, the small footprint and the build quality. (Edit: 6-26-23). I thought I would add that for me, the little grinds catcher works well not being attached. It makes it easier for me to dump and clean it without having to “detach “ it from the grinder base. Since I don’t move my grinder around, this suits me well.

[@simply_psi]

Thank for reviewing these as you have covered grinders that no one else is reviewing as well as the youtube reviewer staples, love your honesty too.

[@MrMom950]

Dang... that Kopi Deva 64 is a thing of beauty! no cords but once a month or so is really nice too!

[@ilaydahan5118]

16:10 Although not Charlie Puth, it is a b-flat (and the wave spring is half a tone higher…bravo for noticing the difference 👏🏼)

[@johnnyyacoub8772]

Never had the opportunity to grind on a Zerno, but I've been able to extensively mess around with the p64 and Acaia Orbit (both editions). Both 64mm grinders are absolutely wonderful. My daily driver is the Lagom P100, its just so great to use. Hoping you release a review soon, Ive seen it in the background in a few of your videos haha. Hoping to try the Zerno soon.

[@BensCoffeeRants]

So far the Zerno Z1 doesn't taste much different from the P64 at the same RPM to me. I'm playing around a bit more with espresso before I swap some burrs around, right now I'm testing with SSP MP in the P64 and SSP BLIND MP in the Zerno.

[@Pudgeums316]

Thank you Lance for this video! It helped me buy my next grinder and FINALLY get into the flat burr scene for a reasonably low cost

[@seymour5000000]

Amazing content! I’m waiting on the 078s as a companion to my Flair 58.

[@scider2]

Been using the Kopi Deva for some while and if you immediately when hearing the grinding has finished do som fast on/off then it grinds 20g for about 30-40 seconds if using high rpm. Also recommend using the stand with funnel, then it wont be messy.

[@Robinzorz]

I am as excited to watch this as if its a new movie from one of my favorite directors lol. Not even going to buy any of these because i am waiting on my 078 but it is so enjoyable and interesting to watch Lance talk about grinders.

[@gabrielengel8180]

Dang, so many grinders that i've never seen before. Amazing vid as always!

[@TheElektrikChair]

Thanks for this Mega 64 grinder review! Good stuff.. How do u manage to remember all the grinder specs by heart... Amazing!

[@user-ge9uz9nn6j]

Your videos are engaging even for someone who is happy with their set up, I watched the whole video. I do have a couple of suggestions about production: the title does not correspond to the order of presentation (common on KZbin ), with so many items keeping track of which you are talking about would be aided by the name inserted in the corner of the screen as it is reviewed, consider that when you are standing behind a black grinder (or handling black components) with a black tee shirt it makes items invisible. I occasionally check my grinder retention with a white cup, easier than trying to see what is coming out of the shoot. Keep up the good work.

[@robinmccavert4856]

Thanks for the video Lance, just a tonne of great info. I'm a £$299 064S backer so waiting on that... from my POV, unless dropping north of a grand it still sounds like I made the right choice for my uses! Just hope the longevity is there, but always a risk with KS.

[@darylfortney8081]

Solid rundown... you really provide a ton of useful info

[@tomsgrinderlab]

Thanks for the mentions Lance, that's pretty classy I reckon. Appreciated.

[@MrOkcyurwin]

Hello Lance, I'm a first time watcher and you my man are a treasure.. Great presentation and editing. Extremely entertaining but also very informative. Double thumbs up👍👍🎉

[@MichaelZuskin]

Firstly you say DF64V is brushless, but then you show the brush which comes with it! 😄

[@igottmituns]

Still here with my 54mm Forte BG for pourovers. Great video nonetheless - gotta see what everyone is up to!

[@slimmerginger]

Amazing video Lance ! Thanks for the huge effort and the jolt of energy you provide it makes my day better . A little note, I think imho that there is something not right with the Amalfi G64 unit you have, that phalange thing is weird I didn’t see it in other reviews, also it should come with a bellow AFAIK, maybe it’s a defective unit. I trust your opinion, that’s why at first I was excited when I looked at the timestamps and saw (g64) as I’ve seen a couple of great reviews and praises about the final product, and was waiting to see your opinion about it since I planned on buying from a local distributor (as a substitute to my built-in breville grinder).

[@NgCuong2711]

I have received a Kopi Deva since December 2022, now I am very satisfied, my needs at home are fine. Nice design, smart and handy, the grind quality after calibration is very good, but it seems that the Ssp HU is not suitable for me, so I will switch to the Ssp LS.

[@cheekster777]

This is a big one. 😃 Thank you Lance. 🙏🏻

[@tiestillo]

Came first time to check his review of my grinder. Then came back a couple of times to listen to that beatboxing again ❤❤

[@didxogns1]

I got df64v and i am very happy! Didnt experience any stalling with the latest board & medium roast.

[@JuanMartinez-jp3do]

I managed to install the SSP HU in my LX Italia 65 and the difference is huge. LX is using Eureka standards burrs. So a very good choice. Better quality then Eureka grinders and with the SSP HU, I think competing with the best for espresso. Thanks for the videos, thanks for sharing so much knowledge with all of us and please keep doing them. I love it

[@BensCoffeeRants]

15:57 A lot of the DF64V design was borrowed from the Lagom P64. The power button and RPM dial placement, mostly how the top burr carrier sits, and the anti-popcorn device is almost identical to the P64 (on the older version now). I'm impressed they managed get the motor that quiet grinding still sounds louder maybe, but that could be due to the burrs. Some burrs are worse sounding than others (like you mentioned the SSP MP Burrs are high pitch). The DF64V Brush looks like the same brush that came with my DF83, the brush head fell off of it before I even tried using it :D Still use-able and nice they include it.

[@cbeenhackker]

Best and moest clear comparison out there. Thanks for you post!

[@Durrani1984]

Thanks @LanceHedrick for another comprehensive and entertaining piece.. quick question, how did you find the P64? I’m expecting mine in a month

[@aidenburgess217]

Hell yeah. Just called in sick today and new hour long Grindr video drops!!

[@nat2world]

this was just a fun video to watch, even if i have pietro and am waiting for 078s … thank you ☺️

[@marcozammit9608]

That hour flew! Loved every minute

[@joanmorera7452]

Thanks so much for all your work!

[@peterjacobkang]

Goodness dude, that was fantastic. I love the skits.

[@jakevan1969]

Awesome as usual. Thanks Lance!

[@pdxrunner]

After watching Kyle's video, I would go with the New DF64 Version 2. Only a change to a DC motor for sound would be an improvement, but it is the killer 64 grinder. Cost, no object is the Zerno.

[@thecoffee2820]

Thanks for Sharing 👍

[@stephendenagy3396]

Interesting reviews. What I think is missing is simultaneous review of more classic grinders. I have a manual Ceado that is bomber. What about Eureka? Rocket? The famous Rancillio Rocky? Or amasser at the high end? Prices are in the mid hundreds to 2k for Mazzer and several Ceados. But idea is whether the extra money is worth it. For me, the Ceado was in the $1k, but the motor is so powerful and the grind is so consistent, it is hard to see what more is possible.

[@Dotes111]

From personal experience, I can say that the Camperista3D chute for the DF64P (the one that is most commonly cited) does not help with retention or static. It actually worsened both attributes. I was better off with just the stock chute and declumper.

[@paryzfilip]

Without further ado, I'll ado this sponsor intermission 😂 Amazing video as always Mr. Lance, as always!

[@DJaquithFL]

Excellent comparison video. Thank you so much! However, none of those grinders are blowing up my skirt.

[@BensCoffeeRants]

31:00 Option-O Lagom P64, also goes down to either 200 or 300 RPM earlier documentation said 200 now it might say 300 so they might have changed it at some point (or they just didn't measure it correctly? lol) Max RPM is a 'normal' 1400 RPM. Impressive the battery powered Kopi Deva is powerful enough to run at such low RPM though). The Kafatek Monolith Flat goes down to to a ridiculous 20RPM (max is only 800 RPM) Weber Key also does like 30 RPM I think the max on it was like only 150RPM.

[@sercheese]

I went for Zerno Z1 after having watched your video about Timemore Sculptor and hearing you mentioned the Zerno Z1. It was exactly on the closed sell day and I've written to Vel asking about the access code. He answered immediately!

[@ahpadt]

What wait. I thought the sale was closed for the grinder till august?

[@sercheese]

@@ahpadt I meant the video in may. There was a presale 9th may

[@ahpadt]

@@sercheese gotcha.. i passed then but may get it in the next batch..

[@webmihir]

64mm grinders have a huge advantage in that the burr options are much cheaper than 83mm. I would love to see you compare df64 gen2 w/ SSP MP, df64v with DLC and df83v2 with standard Itamill steel burrs as they all start to be in comparable price ranges with those burrs. If df64 + SSP MP tastes as good as df83 + standard burrs, that would be a HUGE advantage in favor of df64 gen2.

[@BensCoffeeRants]

DF83 and 64mm SSP MP are very different profiles, they're both good in their own way and best for different coffees.

[@Sneedles]

Appreciate your use of unique.

[@yakofdez4698]

The Coffee Chronicler just confirmed to me that his unit has the old control board. I'm a bit surprised, to be honest. I thought he had reviewed the latest itineration of this grinder, but I was wrong.

[@caffeinated_slacker]

I was interested in playing in the 64mm space and the Zerno jumped out as the obvious choice. I have one on order. Nice to hear a little confirmation.

[@JustTony72]

I did take my Kopi apart. Good news is the battery is just an RC car battery. Can be picked up at any your hobby store.

[@BensCoffeeRants]

That's interesting and kinda funny. I guess it's good those things have some POWER!

[@davidrindt3131]

Stalling? Lance, kindly please, introduce us the the little 98mm white fraulein over your left shoulder, there waiting in the corner?

[@justinpalentchar6687]

Love my old. If it had the radial knocker and the grind shoot extended all the way into the cup, 4 no mess, it would be perfect.

[@BensCoffeeRants]

21:56 "you can screw from the back or the front it doesn't matter" :D

[@deadruss7574]

Left no stone unturned as per usual, thank you Lance!

[@Tristan_the_ultimate]

Been eyeing the itop64 for a while now, and now that sir Lance has basically given his approval, aside from the noise and retention (which can be compensated for by the bellows), I'll be checking it out from my shopping cart.

[@Lonestarr7]

Any update on the itop?

[@Tristan_the_ultimate]

I decided to wait till Christmas before getting a new grinder, and I think I'll just save up a bit more for either the DF64 Gen 2 or the DF64V

[@shinchima]

the freestyle 'music' was the highlight of the video, not to say the content wasn't good... but the beatbox was ace

[@delgrangoz]

love how you mentioned the lithium part definitely not ideal to mine / source (on the deva)

[@justinlouismusic]

Thanks for the vid Lance.

[@NexusS4GIceJelly]

The latest P64 revision IMHO is still the 64mm workflow king. Also, I really like that the P64 RPM can go really low for that pour over clarity and consistency

[@Drift-yf4rn]

Which revision would that be?

[@NexusS4GIceJelly]

@@Drift-yf4rn Late December 2022/Early 2023

[@BensCoffeeRants]

I think the older version may be even better, but new one is good too. I had heard more new issues with the newer P64 revision, but that could just be growing pains from updating the design, it's like whenever they start building a new model of car, there's always some issues that pop up that they gotta work out in the first year.

[@Joao_T]

Your face on the sounds. Hugo sounds on F1. All I take from this video ahahah ah and... of course, trying to get my hands on the next Zerno batch ;)

[@corwinblack4072]

Makes me pretty happy with my old Ode. One wouldnt expect that making good usable 64mm grinder is so hard. :D

[@crispyfrank]

Thanks Lance! You rock!

[@taylorwhite3636]

Top tier content brother thank you

[@MonEyRuLess]

I bought the Wilfa (no scales) a few years ago. I still really like it! I know it's not stepless, but for my ignorant ass it's actually nice that I can easily repeat settings.

[@GDCorneliussen]

Your video entries always get me 😂

[@kohlhelena]

omg! I just found u but I'm already a FAN :D you remind me so much of a friend of mine its amazing

[@oroast-coffeeproducts8055]

Itop do not manufacture, they are retailers. Several other grinders you present in your channel manufactured by the same company that manufacturer that makes these two. They make over 50 different OEM models and about 100 ODM.

[@roberthenrypoet]

0:00-0:30 Hey Lance: No grinder shaming Dude!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@davidfuller581]

The DF64P/E grind adjust reminds me a lot of the Eureka grind adjust, but somehow way jankier. If one knows where to look, at their normal prices they're difficult to justify vs an Oro XL imo.

[@jm56481]

I've been using one with some SSP burrs for months. Kind of a total POS but once you get it setup after fucking with it for hours and buying random mods off Etsy it does work well I guess. Highly recommend anything else on this list.

[@aaronedgerton1843]

Thank you Lance 😁👍👍 Really appreciate all your great work and advice! How does the DF64V compare to the DF83? Thanks in advance

[@fillflashdetailer8838]

The set screw on the Kopi Deva alone would keep me from seriously considering it. That has no place on a grinder at that price point. Plus, I seriously can't believe an F1 guy would have designed that dosing chamber that requires using a scoop.

[@vh8496]

wow i've had too much coffee - that Kopi slam freaked me out lol

[@tralalitralalei]

I hesitated a long time before buying the df64 a few months ago and videos like yours, although brilliant, hurt me very much!

[@daniilakhtyrchenko4602]

Great intro 👌

[@error.418]

Lance, thanks for just being you

[@chrishutchins8448]

What a great video!

[@JusBThankful]

ONLY an hour? Slacker... 😅 Thanks for the great content!

[@Jeremy-kg1zr]

I might have missed it in a video somewhere, but I'd Really like to know how you feel about these grinders vs a lower budget option like the Ubranic 070s with an RPM dimmer switch mod. Is the Urbanic worth getting, or is it just "the best you can do for $180?" Should someone on a lower budget just try to splurge for a more expensive grinder when possible? Currently using a $100 stepless modded Capresso Infinity and haven't gotten beyond "meh" results. End goal is a Gaggia and nice grider, but am hoping to get a better grinder sooner rather than later since I think my grinder is the biggest issue atm.

[@mikeydoesit]

Shirt brings me back to the old setup

[@MongooseReflexes]

How is the Eureka Oro Mignon XL or SD not in this lineup???

[@fsalucard]

I was curious too, I imagine it's that they market as "65mm" but even in Lance's video on the SD he mentions how they are actually 64mm.

[@BensCoffeeRants]

It's good, just the bellows on the SD is useless and worked better without it, luckily the retention is low enough you don't need it in my opinion. The burrs in those are similar to the gorilla gear or DF64v/Gen2 which are also similar to the original P64 stock burrs before Mizen was a thing. And I really enjoyed that style burr for the P64 as well as in the Oro SD when I was testing it (for espresso, didn't try any coarse grinding on that one). It's a well balanced burr, good clarity and body, seems versatile and should work nicely with any coffee types.

[@PilipinasKongMahal021]

You can also include the zf64 the cheapest grind by weight grinder. Aeems no one had a review yet of this grinder

[@hsavin6069]

Once again great video!!!

[@smellylettuce]

Really like that F1 belt design. Too bad about the workflow though. I wonder if the interior weed whacker is creating some sort of wind tunnel. Conceptually, if the blades (zip ties) were angled so that it would blow out vs suck, it may work much better.

[@etienne_latte_art_journey]

Great video as always Lance! I am curious, do you still like the original version of the DF64? Do you think it still has it's place in the market? I currently have a DF64 V4 with stock burrs and I love it. I guess I will eventually need to buy SSP burrs, but one thing at a time. Cheers!

[@y2kcurran]

Just got my v4 also, love it :)

[@JMRSplatt]

Oh I miss these long videos. I know change happens but we still need long form Lance!

[@barjee8965]

Im stuck on the fence with either the zerno + HU or the DF83 + HU (pretty much the same price in UK) from the description of flavour you made on the 83mm HU in your DF83 video im leaning towards that, but im wondering if the prebreaker on the zerno would bring the 64mm HU closer to that. plus the zerno is sexy as hell, i just don't know what to do >.

[@gilesboundy7036]

Sticking with my trusty second hand Mazzer Superjolly moded for singledosing. Gettting near on zero retention and tasty coffee. Not suffering from FOMO yet...😅

[@Phil_OG]

The ITOP64 seems kinda insane for the price

[@yz249]

Would you say there's a significant difference in taste from the df64v to say an original df64 (with italmill burrs) with a modified declumper, or is it mainly the various quality of life improvements you showed? And if there is, is it mainly due to the new DLC burrs (so if you put SSP burrs in both they'd be similar) or internal changes to the design of the grinder?

[@BensCoffeeRants]

DF64's have small incremental updates and changes from v1-v5 I think, now DF64v is more like whole new grinder, they definitely took a lot of inspiration from the Lagom P64. With any new design you may get rid of the old problems but may also introduce new ones. Seems like it's a better option though form what I see / hear. Stalling at lower RPM was an issue initially but they updated that. There is ALSO another new variant which is more like a complete redo the DF64 Gen2, which is kinda like a Mini DF83 V2.

[@jmsaffroy]

Me watching videos on single-dosing grinders: 🤤 My on-demand grinder looking at me: 👿

[@elromulous]

Daddy Hoff. Lolol. I love Lance and James.

[@celticdr]

I've noticed the Kopi Deva, and the biggest problem I can see (as a layman coffee grinder engineer) is that the nozzle is too high above where the portafilter/catch cup would live. They're engineering all these solutions to get the filter/cup closer to the exit chute when they could make the nozzle a bit longer, it wouldn't be aesthetically pleasing, but I thought this was designed by an engineer - since when did engineers care about aesthetics???

[@pedinoway2]

please do a full review of the ITOP 64mm grinder.

[@joel3068]

Great vid

[@BensCoffeeRants]

51:15 that's some pretty bad popcorning though. I'd want to open it, drop the beans in and close it ASAP (But that will turn the grinder off?)

[@ajownz]

Finally sold me on a 64V. Thank you!

[@moshter11]

Grinding on the G64 sounds like a fast-forwarding cassette tape

[@greysuit17]

But worse…😬

[@phonsitj9741]

i'm using it with ssp Hu it's not that bad haha

[@davidrogala7597]

appreciate this so cool

[@zZDUmmB4Zz]

Hello lance ty for the video. Do you know if you get your hands on the acaia orbit at any time? :-) i am thinking about this one or the zerno.