Grinder comparison
1Zpresso X-Ultra vs Fellow Ode Gen 2
The 1Zpresso X-Ultra makes the smaller adjustments (5 µm a step against 9.5 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.
Side by side
| 1Zpresso X-Ultra | Fellow Ode Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Setting format | Click | Number |
| Finer direction | Lower numbers | Lower numbers |
| Smallest adjustment | 5 µm | 9.5 µm |
| Steps from espresso to French press | 129 | 69 |
| Espresso setting~250 µm | 0.5.0 | Too fine |
| Moka pot setting~350 µm | 1.0.9 | 1.9 |
| AeroPress setting~450 µm | 1.2.9 | 2.9 |
| V60 setting~560 µm | 1.5.1 | 4.1 |
| Chemex setting~700 µm | 2.1.9 | 5.6 |
| French press setting~900 µm | 2.5.9 | 7.7 |
| Kalita Wave setting~600 µm | 1.5.9 | 4.5 |
| Cold brew setting~1100 µm | 3.3.8 | 9.8 |
| Siphon setting~650 µm | 2.0.9 | 5 |
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.
Convert between them
- 1Zpresso X-Ultra to Fellow Ode Gen 2
- Fellow Ode Gen 2 to 1Zpresso X-Ultra
- 1Zpresso X-Ultra settings
- Fellow Ode Gen 2 settings
Questions
Which grinder has finer adjustment, the 1Zpresso X-Ultra or the Fellow Ode Gen 2?
The 1Zpresso X-Ultra makes the smaller adjustments (5 µm a step against 9.5 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 1.5.1 on the 1Zpresso X-Ultra and 4.1 on the Fellow Ode Gen 2.