Grinder comparison
Hario Skerton Pro vs Porlex Mini II
The Porlex Mini II makes the smaller adjustments (58.3 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
| Hario Skerton Pro | Porlex Mini II | |
|---|---|---|
| Setting format | Click | Click |
| Finer direction | Lower numbers | Lower numbers |
| Smallest adjustment | 150.5 µm | 58.3 µm |
| Steps from espresso to French press | 4 | 11 |
| Espresso setting~250 µm | 1 clicks | 4 clicks |
| Moka pot setting~350 µm | 1 clicks | 6 clicks |
| AeroPress setting~450 µm | 2 clicks | 8 clicks |
| V60 setting~560 µm | 3 clicks | 10 clicks |
| Chemex setting~700 µm | 4 clicks | 12 clicks |
| French press setting~900 µm | 5 clicks | 15 clicks |
| Kalita Wave setting~600 µm | 3 clicks | 10 clicks |
| Cold brew setting~1100 µm | 6 clicks | 19 clicks |
| Siphon setting~650 µm | 3 clicks | 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
- Hario Skerton Pro to Porlex Mini II
- Porlex Mini II to Hario Skerton Pro
- Hario Skerton Pro settings
- Porlex Mini II settings
Questions
Which grinder has finer adjustment, the Hario Skerton Pro or the Porlex Mini II?
The Porlex Mini II makes the smaller adjustments (58.3 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 3 clicks on the Hario Skerton Pro and 10 clicks on the Porlex Mini II.