DF64 Gen 2

“The DF is fine for a $300 grinder. It's not as well-designed, reliable, or easy to use as the Orbit. People saying it's all burr geometry ignore the fact that consistent results require consistent RPMs, alignment, and a well-designed grind path. The DF struggles with those 3, IME.”

“I bought a DF64 Gen 2 because of all the hype, and as soon as it arrived I recognized all the hallmarks of cheap Chinese "chabuduo" engineering. The burrs and grind quality are great but the grinder is really poorly built, and I got rid of it faster than any other piece of coffee equipment I've ever purchased.”

“upgrade to a DF64 gen 2 with SSP Cast Steel v3 burrs (red coated). It was a game changer and more than enough for me.”

“Ended up getting a DF64 Gen 2 and it’s way better”

“Gen 2 is definitely better than Gen 1. It still clogs , clumps. And has static issues.  It doesn't matter that it's generation 2. It still has the same issues as generation 1.”

“The DF64 Gen 2 came with a "portafilter holder" attachment which I found terrible. Not only did it not fit the normcore bottomless portafilter but it was way too close to the opening.”

“Df64 gen 2 isn't the best quality. Work flow might be slightly better but retention is there. For the price its a great grinder.”

“Not sure how much you want to spend but I just bought this one in white and love it.”

“I just had to return a df64 gen 2 with horrible qc issues. They charged me $22 shipping and a 15% restocking fee even though it was so out of alignment. It was also clogging non stop.”

“It was only a couple weeks before I went and picked up a DF64 Gen 2; the old grinder just couldn’t produce consistent shots. Having a proper espresso grinder made a world of difference.”

“I have a DF64 gen 2 grinder. Previously I was using dark roast beans but they were a bag of lavazza I got online, so definitely not the freshest.”

“I have the DF64 gen 2 with SSP MP for espresso and it is terrible sound wise. I have sensible ears, but I need to have earplugs every time I start grinding with the DF64, shrieeeking sound.”

“I have a DF64 Gen 2 with SSP cast sweet lab v2 burrs. I started off around 70 when the grinder was new, but I’ve had to gradually lower the setting as the burrs have seasoned.”

“I think the Duo Temp, with the DF64 gen 2 makes an easier more consistently great espresso”

“I used to have this problem (with df64 gen 2) until I got a ZP6. I grind a LOT finer than I was with the DF64 but getting really sweet cups that aren't astringent at all.”

“the DF64 I have access to uses SSP HU burrs - this produces a product that in my experience is indistinguishable from NZ. It’s the burr making the difference, not the grinder”

“I just recently graduated form the Breville SGP to a DF64 gen 2 and the immediate difference is absolutely night and day different. Going from conical burr to flat burr and getting a MUCH more consistent grind size and minimal retention will improve your shots drastically.”

“I got DF64 Gen 2 for my friend from Singapore and I broke my luggage because it was too heavy. REAL STORY. And he faced issue with the grinder but now there is no way to return, exchange of service it.”

“I just got the DF64 Gen 2 from Kitchen Barista for $320 with shipping. It may not be perfect but for that price it may be worth it even if it's just as you wait for a zerno.”

“I’ve had no luck whatsoever with dialing in the DF64 gen 2 for filter. I always use the same recipe where brew times are around 3:00, 3:30. 30 grams of coffee with 500 grams of water making it a double cup.”

“I really like my DF64 Gen 2 and think it would address all your issues. It’s very low retention and is easy to change grind size for whatever type of brew you’re doing.”

“I got my new DF64 Gen 2 three days ago and have been seasoning it with close to 2kg now, the buildup you are mentioning is from the popcoring happening as the beans are hitting the spinning burrs.”

“the purchase that comes closest would be the DF64 Gen 2. Not because it’s a bad grinder but because I ignored my preferences when making the purchase.”

“I can proof you that pulling 10 shots on Profitec Go with DF64 Gen 2 and slow feeding disk with a maximum deviation of 2 seconds on a 19,5g in 48 out shot. Medium or light roast with a Weber basket”