Grinder comparison
Eureka Mignon Specialita vs Porlex Mini II
The Eureka Mignon Specialita makes the smaller adjustments (25.1 µm a step against 58.3 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.
Side by side
| Eureka Mignon Specialita | Porlex Mini II | |
|---|---|---|
| Setting format | Number | Click |
| Finer direction | Lower numbers | Lower numbers |
| Smallest adjustment | 25.1 µm | 58.3 µm |
| Steps from espresso to French press | 26 | 11 |
| Espresso setting~250 µm | 1 | 4 clicks |
| Moka pot setting~350 µm | 3 | 6 clicks |
| AeroPress setting~450 µm | 5 | 8 clicks |
| V60 setting~560 µm | 1+1.5 | 10 clicks |
| Chemex setting~700 µm | 1+4 | 12 clicks |
| French press setting~900 µm | 2+2 | 15 clicks |
| Kalita Wave setting~600 µm | 1+2 | 10 clicks |
| Cold brew setting~1100 µm | 3+0 | 19 clicks |
| Siphon setting~650 µm | 1+3 | 11 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
- Eureka Mignon Specialita to Porlex Mini II
- Porlex Mini II to Eureka Mignon Specialita
- Eureka Mignon Specialita settings
- Porlex Mini II settings
Questions
Which grinder has finer adjustment, the Eureka Mignon Specialita or the Porlex Mini II?
The Eureka Mignon Specialita makes the smaller adjustments (25.1 µm a step against 58.3 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 1+1.5 on the Eureka Mignon Specialita and 10 clicks on the Porlex Mini II.