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Grinder comparison

Hario Skerton Pro vs Wilfa Svart

The Wilfa Svart makes the smaller adjustments (46.5 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 ProWilfa Svart
Setting formatClickNumber
Finer directionLower numbersLower numbers
Smallest adjustment150.5 µm46.5 µm
Steps from espresso to French press414
Espresso setting~250 µm1 clicksToo fine
Moka pot setting~350 µm1 clicks2
AeroPress setting~450 µm2 clicks4
V60 setting~560 µm3 clicks6
Chemex setting~700 µm4 clicks9
French press setting~900 µm5 clicks14
Kalita Wave setting~600 µm3 clicks7
Cold brew setting~1100 µm6 clicks18
Siphon setting~650 µm3 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 Hario Skerton Pro or the Wilfa Svart?

The Wilfa Svart makes the smaller adjustments (46.5 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 6 on the Wilfa Svart.