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1Zpresso J-Ultra vs Kingrinder K4

The 1Zpresso J-Ultra makes the smaller adjustments (2.5 µm a step against 8.4 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.

Side by side

1Zpresso J-UltraKingrinder K4
Setting formatClickClick
Finer directionLower numbersLower numbers
Smallest adjustment2.5 µm8.4 µm
Steps from espresso to French press26477
Espresso setting~250 µm1.0.20.30
Moka pot setting~350 µm1.4.20.41
AeroPress setting~450 µm1.8.30.53
V60 setting~560 µm2.2.81.06
Chemex setting~700 µm2.8.51.23
French press setting~900 µm3.6.61.47
Kalita Wave setting~600 µm2.4.41.11
Cold brew setting~1100 µm4.4.72.10
Siphon setting~650 µm2.6.41.17

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 Kingrinder K4?

The 1Zpresso J-Ultra makes the smaller adjustments (2.5 µm a step against 8.4 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 1.06 on the Kingrinder K4.