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1Zpresso K-Ultra vs Kinu M47 Classic

The 1Zpresso K-Ultra makes the smaller adjustments (7.7 µm a step against 16.5 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.

Side by side

1Zpresso K-UltraKinu M47 Classic
Setting formatNumberNumber
Finer directionLower numbersLower numbers
Smallest adjustment7.7 µm16.5 µm
Steps from espresso to French press8439
Espresso setting~250 µm0.3.31.5
Moka pot setting~350 µm0.4.62.1
AeroPress setting~450 µm0.5.92.7
V60 setting~560 µm0.7.43.4
Chemex setting~700 µm0.9.24.3
French press setting~900 µm1.1.85.5
Kalita Wave setting~600 µm0.7.93.6
Cold brew setting~1100 µm1.4.46.7
Siphon setting~650 µm0.8.53.9

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 K-Ultra or the Kinu M47 Classic?

The 1Zpresso K-Ultra makes the smaller adjustments (7.7 µm a step against 16.5 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 0.7.4 on the 1Zpresso K-Ultra and 3.4 on the Kinu M47 Classic.