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Grinder comparison

Comandante C40 MK4 vs Kingrinder K6

The Kingrinder K6 makes the smaller adjustments (8.6 µm a step against 27.9 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.

Side by side

Comandante C40 MK4Kingrinder K6
Setting formatClickClick
Finer directionLower numbersLower numbers
Smallest adjustment27.9 µm8.6 µm
Steps from espresso to French press2376
Espresso setting~250 µm9 clicks0.30
Moka pot setting~350 µm13 clicks0.42
AeroPress setting~450 µm17 clicks0.53
V60 setting~560 µm21 clicks1.06
Chemex setting~700 µm26 clicks1.22
French press setting~900 µm33 clicks1.45
Kalita Wave setting~600 µm22 clicks1.11
Cold brew setting~1100 µm40 clicks2.09
Siphon setting~650 µm24 clicks1.16

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 Comandante C40 MK4 or the Kingrinder K6?

The Kingrinder K6 makes the smaller adjustments (8.6 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 21 clicks on the Comandante C40 MK4 and 1.06 on the Kingrinder K6.