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Grinder comparison

Comandante C40 MK4 vs Wilfa Svart

The Comandante C40 MK4 makes the smaller adjustments (27.9 µm a step against 46.5 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.

Side by side

Comandante C40 MK4Wilfa Svart
Setting formatClickNumber
Finer directionLower numbersLower numbers
Smallest adjustment27.9 µm46.5 µm
Steps from espresso to French press2314
Espresso setting~250 µm9 clicksToo fine
Moka pot setting~350 µm13 clicks2
AeroPress setting~450 µm17 clicks4
V60 setting~560 µm21 clicks6
Chemex setting~700 µm26 clicks9
French press setting~900 µm33 clicks14
Kalita Wave setting~600 µm22 clicks7
Cold brew setting~1100 µm40 clicks18
Siphon setting~650 µm24 clicks8

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 Wilfa Svart?

The Comandante C40 MK4 makes the smaller adjustments (27.9 µm a step against 46.5 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 21 clicks on the Comandante C40 MK4 and 6 on the Wilfa Svart.