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1Zpresso J-Ultra vs DF DF64 Gen 2

The 1Zpresso J-Ultra makes the smaller adjustments (2.5 µm a step against 9.7 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.

Side by side

1Zpresso J-UltraDF DF64 Gen 2
Setting formatClickNumber
Finer directionLower numbersLower numbers
Smallest adjustment2.5 µm9.7 µm
Steps from espresso to French press26467
Espresso setting~250 µm1.0.27
Moka pot setting~350 µm1.4.218
AeroPress setting~450 µm1.8.328
V60 setting~560 µm2.2.839
Chemex setting~700 µm2.8.554
French press setting~900 µm3.6.674
Kalita Wave setting~600 µm2.4.443
Cold brew setting~1100 µm4.4.795
Siphon setting~650 µm2.6.449

This compares how the grinders adjust, not build quality, burr type or price. Settings come from one shared particle-size scale fitted from the Honest Coffee Guide and are a starting point.

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Questions

Which grinder has finer adjustment, the 1Zpresso J-Ultra or the DF DF64 Gen 2?

The 1Zpresso J-Ultra makes the smaller adjustments (2.5 µm a step against 9.7 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.

Can I use the same setting on both?

No. A V60 grind is about 2.2.8 on the 1Zpresso J-Ultra and 39 on the DF DF64 Gen 2.