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Baratza Sette 30 vs Comandante C40 MK4

The Baratza Sette 30 makes the smaller adjustments (24 µm a step against 27.9 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.

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Baratza Sette 30Comandante C40 MK4
Setting formatNumberClick
Finer directionLower numbersLower numbers
Smallest adjustment24 µm27.9 µm
Steps from espresso to French press2723
Espresso setting~250 µm29 clicks
Moka pot setting~350 µm613 clicks
AeroPress setting~450 µm1017 clicks
V60 setting~560 µm1521 clicks
Chemex setting~700 µm2126 clicks
French press setting~900 µm2933 clicks
Kalita Wave setting~600 µm1622 clicks
Cold brew setting~1100 µm3740 clicks
Siphon setting~650 µm1924 clicks

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 Baratza Sette 30 or the Comandante C40 MK4?

The Baratza Sette 30 makes the smaller adjustments (24 µm a step against 27.9 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 15 on the Baratza Sette 30 and 21 clicks on the Comandante C40 MK4.