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1Zpresso X-Ultra vs DF DF64 Gen 2

The 1Zpresso X-Ultra makes the smaller adjustments (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 X-UltraDF DF64 Gen 2
Setting formatClickNumber
Finer directionLower numbersLower numbers
Smallest adjustment5 µm9.7 µm
Steps from espresso to French press12967
Espresso setting~250 µm0.5.07
Moka pot setting~350 µm1.0.918
AeroPress setting~450 µm1.2.928
V60 setting~560 µm1.5.139
Chemex setting~700 µm2.1.954
French press setting~900 µm2.5.974
Kalita Wave setting~600 µm1.5.943
Cold brew setting~1100 µm3.3.895
Siphon setting~650 µm2.0.949

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 X-Ultra or the DF DF64 Gen 2?

The 1Zpresso X-Ultra makes the smaller adjustments (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 1.5.1 on the 1Zpresso X-Ultra and 39 on the DF DF64 Gen 2.