Real owners lean toward the Eureka Mignon Specialita: 82% of 302 owners recommend it, vs 73% of 298 for the DF64 Gen 2.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
“Industrial vibes AND getting the kids out of bed are two major advantages in my opinion”— @somborn on YouTube
“the industrial look is actually one of the attractive features of this grinder for me.”— @ClaudioMartella on YouTube
“My white DF64 gen 2 is going back. I get the same flavor as my Breville Barista Touch.”— @arielrodriguez6980 on YouTube
“I'm not actually disappointed at all in the consistency”— @coppurt on YouTube
“i have it for 5 years now. last year i upgraded the knob with a bigger dialer so now it is very easy to switch from espresso to brew coffee. This upgrade was a big step up!”— @makgstefan on YouTube
“It will replace my Eureka Mignon Specialita. I didn't expect it to produce better coffee, just to improve the workflow, which is what the video seems to confirm. I find single dosing with the Eureka messy and annoying.”— playbedar on Reddit
Real owners lean toward the Eureka Mignon Specialita: 82% of 302 owners recommend it, vs 73% of 298 for the DF64 Gen 2.
Owners point the DF64 Gen 2 at budget-minded espresso drinkers wanting flat-burr flavor, and tinkerers who want to swap and upgrade 64mm burrs.
Owners point the Eureka Mignon Specialita at espresso-focused home baristas who want consistency, and apartment dwellers who need quiet operation.
The most-cited downside of the DF64 Gen 2 is loud, shrill grinding noise. For the Eureka Mignon Specialita, it's hyper-sensitive grind adjustment dial.