Grinder comparison
DF DF64 Gen 2 vs Hario Skerton Pro
The DF DF64 Gen 2 makes the smaller adjustments (9.7 µm a step against 150.5 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.
Side by side
| DF DF64 Gen 2 | Hario Skerton Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Setting format | Number | Click |
| Finer direction | Lower numbers | Lower numbers |
| Smallest adjustment | 9.7 µm | 150.5 µm |
| Steps from espresso to French press | 67 | 4 |
| Espresso setting~250 µm | 7 | 1 clicks |
| Moka pot setting~350 µm | 18 | 1 clicks |
| AeroPress setting~450 µm | 28 | 2 clicks |
| V60 setting~560 µm | 39 | 3 clicks |
| Chemex setting~700 µm | 54 | 4 clicks |
| French press setting~900 µm | 74 | 5 clicks |
| Kalita Wave setting~600 µm | 43 | 3 clicks |
| Cold brew setting~1100 µm | 95 | 6 clicks |
| Siphon setting~650 µm | 49 | 3 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
- DF DF64 Gen 2 to Hario Skerton Pro
- Hario Skerton Pro to DF DF64 Gen 2
- DF DF64 Gen 2 settings
- Hario Skerton Pro settings
Questions
Which grinder has finer adjustment, the DF DF64 Gen 2 or the Hario Skerton Pro?
The DF DF64 Gen 2 makes the smaller adjustments (9.7 µm a step against 150.5 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 39 on the DF DF64 Gen 2 and 3 clicks on the Hario Skerton Pro.