Fellow Espresso 58mm Bottomless Portafilter vs Normcore 54mm Bottomless Portafilter
Two espresso tools side by side. They differ on size, material. Size: the Fellow Espresso 58mm Bottomless Portafilter has 58 mm, the Normcore 54mm Bottomless Portafilter has 54 mm.
Fellow Espresso 58mm Bottomless Portafilter
Normcore 54mm Bottomless Portafilter
What actually differs
- Size: the Fellow Espresso 58mm Bottomless Portafilter has 58 mm, the Normcore 54mm Bottomless Portafilter has 54 mm.
- Material: the Fellow Espresso 58mm Bottomless Portafilter has stainless steel, the Normcore 54mm Bottomless Portafilter has 304 stainless steel.
- The Normcore 54mm Bottomless Portafilter sits in a lower typical price band than the Fellow Espresso 58mm Bottomless Portafilter ($$ $30–75 against $$$ $75–150).
Which one should you buy?
Home espresso users refining their prep
Stainless steel 58 mm portafilter with a bottomless design, so you can watch extraction as it flows. It is a tool for refining prep rather than a machine, and it needs an espresso machine.
Skip it if: You only brew filter coffee and never pull espresso.
Full specs and review →Breville owners at enthusiast level who want to inspect puck prep and channeling visually.
Buyers with Breville Barista Express machines seeking to diagnose extraction issues should consider this portafilter. It provides a direct fit and includes an 18g basket.
Skip it if: Beginners or owners of machines other than the Breville Barista Express should skip this product.
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- A lower typical price band
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Fellow Espresso 58mm Bottomless Portafilter | Normcore 54mm Bottomless Portafilter |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$ $75–150 | $$ $30–75 |
| Tool type | Portafilter | Portafilter |
| Size | 58 mm | 54 mm |
| Bottomless | Yes | Yes |
| Material | stainless steel | 304 stainless steel |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: tool type (Portafilter); bottomless (Yes).
Fellow Espresso 58mm Bottomless Portafilter vs Normcore 54mm Bottomless Portafilter: common questions
What is the main difference between the Fellow Espresso 58mm Bottomless Portafilter and the Normcore 54mm Bottomless Portafilter?
Size: the Fellow Espresso 58mm Bottomless Portafilter has 58 mm, the Normcore 54mm Bottomless Portafilter has 54 mm. Material: the Fellow Espresso 58mm Bottomless Portafilter has stainless steel, the Normcore 54mm Bottomless Portafilter has 304 stainless steel.
Which is better for enthusiasts, the Fellow Espresso 58mm Bottomless Portafilter or the Normcore 54mm Bottomless Portafilter?
We tag the Normcore 54mm Bottomless Portafilter for enthusiasts; the other is not tagged that way. See the pick boxes above for who each one suits.
Is the Fellow Espresso 58mm Bottomless Portafilter or the Normcore 54mm Bottomless Portafilter more expensive?
The Fellow Espresso 58mm Bottomless Portafilter is $$$ $75–150 and the Normcore 54mm Bottomless Portafilter is $$ $30–75. Check the retailer for today's price.