DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder vs Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

The verdict

DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder and Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder score the same, 7.3 out of 10, so the choice is what each is better at rather than which is better.

Who each one suits

DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder

Single dosing espresso with almost nothing left behind in the machine

Scores higher on grind consistency, grind range & adjustment, cleaning, retention & mess.

Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

Espresso-capable grinding for well under what espresso-capable usually costs

Scores higher on build quality & durability, value for money.

How they score, criterion by criterion

Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works

CriterionWeightDF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee GrinderHomtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
Grind Consistency24%8.07.0
Build Quality & Durability16%5.07.5
Grind Range & Adjustment16%9.08.0
Cleaning, Retention & Mess14%8.07.0
Dosing & Workflow12%7.56.0
Value for Money10%5.010.0
Speed & Noise8%6.95.0

What each one costs

PriceNot publicly stated$87.79

Where they differ

Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.

DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee GrinderHomtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
Price—$87.79
Best forSingle dosing espresso with almost nothing left behind in the machineEspresso-capable grinding for well under what espresso-capable usually costs
What sets it apartA plasma generator in the exit chute that kills static, plus published retention under 0.1g51 settings on 40mm conical burrs with a 0.1-second timer, at under the category median
Anti PopcornAn integrated disc that stops beans jumping, which the maker says also speeds up grinding—
Body Material—stainless-steel housing
Burr MaterialStainless steel—
Burr Size64 mm40 mm
Burr Type—Conical
Colour Options—Silver, Black
DimensionsW132 x D254 x H305 mm—
French Press Capable—✓
Grind AdjustmentStepless micrometric—
Grind settings—51
Hopper Capacity50 g—
In Box AccessoriesA 58mm food-grade transparent plastic dosing cup—
TypeElectric—
Power250 W—
Retention0.1, published as true zero retention at under 0.1 gram even without a bellow—
Single Dose✓—
Static ControlA plasma generator, an ioniser, in the exit chute to eliminate static—
AdjustmentStepless, on a chrome-wrapped dial with a metal indicator—
Timer—✓
Weight6.8 kg2.94 kg

Pros and cons

From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.

DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder
  • +Published retention under 0.1g even without the bellow, which is the lowest figure any grinder here states
  • +A plasma ioniser in the exit chute to kill static, and an anti-popcorn disc that also speeds up grinding
  • +Stepless adjustment on a chrome dial with a metal indicator
  • +Designed around single dosing rather than offering it as an option, with a 58mm dosing cup included
  • −No price is published for it here
  • −No warranty term is published
  • −A 50g hopper with the bellow fitted, so it is a one-dose-at-a-time machine by design
Full DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder review →
Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
  • +51 settings on 40mm conical burrs at $87.79, under the $149.95 median
  • +A timer running 1 to 60 seconds in 0.1-second increments, matching Baratza's resolution
  • +A stainless steel housing
  • −2.94kg, the heaviest grinder here
  • −No burr material, motor power or rpm is published
  • −No warranty term is published
Full Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder review →

Every specification, side by side

DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee GrinderHomtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
Price
Price—$87.79
Who it suits
Best forSingle dosing espresso with almost nothing left behind in the machineEspresso-capable grinding for well under what espresso-capable usually costs
What sets it apartA plasma generator in the exit chute that kills static, plus published retention under 0.1g51 settings on 40mm conical burrs with a 0.1-second timer, at under the category median
Specifications
Anti PopcornAn integrated disc that stops beans jumping, which the maker says also speeds up grinding—
Body Material—stainless-steel housing
Burr MaterialStainless steel—
Burr Size64 mm40 mm
Burr Type—Conical
Colour Options—Silver, Black
DimensionsW132 x D254 x H305 mm—
Espresso Capable✓✓
French Press Capable—✓
Grind AdjustmentStepless micrometric—
Grind settings—51
Hopper Capacity50 g—
In Box AccessoriesA 58mm food-grade transparent plastic dosing cup—
TypeElectric—
Power250 W—
Retention0.1, published as true zero retention at under 0.1 gram even without a bellow—
Ships toUSUS
Ships to NoteConfirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product.Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product.
Single Dose✓—
Static ControlA plasma generator, an ioniser, in the exit chute to eliminate static—
AdjustmentStepless, on a chrome-wrapped dial with a metal indicator—
Timer—✓
Weight6.8 kg2.94 kg

DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder vs Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder: common questions

Which is better, DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder or Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder?

Both score 7.3 out of 10 on the specifications their makers publish, so neither is ahead overall. DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder leads on grind consistency, and Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder on build quality & durability.

Is DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder or Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder cheaper?

DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder starts at Not publicly stated, and Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder at $87.79.

Who is DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder for?

Single dosing espresso with almost nothing left behind in the machine

Who is Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder for?

Espresso-capable grinding for well under what espresso-capable usually costs

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