Grinder comparison
Comandante C40 MK4 vs Hario Mini Mill Plus
The Comandante C40 MK4 makes the smaller adjustments (27.9 µm a step against 63.2 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.
Side by side
| Comandante C40 MK4 | Hario Mini Mill Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Setting format | Click | Click |
| Finer direction | Lower numbers | Lower numbers |
| Smallest adjustment | 27.9 µm | 63.2 µm |
| Steps from espresso to French press | 23 | 10 |
| Espresso setting~250 µm | 9 clicks | 2 clicks |
| Moka pot setting~350 µm | 13 clicks | 3 clicks |
| AeroPress setting~450 µm | 17 clicks | 5 clicks |
| V60 setting~560 µm | 21 clicks | 7 clicks |
| Chemex setting~700 µm | 26 clicks | 9 clicks |
| French press setting~900 µm | 33 clicks | 12 clicks |
| Kalita Wave setting~600 µm | 22 clicks | 7 clicks |
| Cold brew setting~1100 µm | 40 clicks | 15 clicks |
| Siphon setting~650 µm | 24 clicks | 8 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.
Convert between them
- Comandante C40 MK4 to Hario Mini Mill Plus
- Hario Mini Mill Plus to Comandante C40 MK4
- Comandante C40 MK4 settings
- Hario Mini Mill Plus settings
Questions
Which grinder has finer adjustment, the Comandante C40 MK4 or the Hario Mini Mill Plus?
The Comandante C40 MK4 makes the smaller adjustments (27.9 µm a step against 63.2 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 21 clicks on the Comandante C40 MK4 and 7 clicks on the Hario Mini Mill Plus.