Gaggia MDF 55 Grinder vs MiiCoffee DF83 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder Black
Two grinders side by side. They differ on burr size, motor speed. The MiiCoffee DF83 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder Black has larger burrs (83 mm against 55 mm for the Gaggia MDF 55 Grinder).
Gaggia MDF 55 Grinder
MiiCoffee DF83 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder Black
What actually differs
- The MiiCoffee DF83 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder Black has larger burrs (83 mm against 55 mm for the Gaggia MDF 55 Grinder).
- Motor speed: the Gaggia MDF 55 Grinder has 1630 rpm, the MiiCoffee DF83 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder Black has 1400 rpm.
Which one should you buy?
People who brew both espresso and filter coffee
Electric flat-burr grinder with 55 mm burrs that covers espresso through filter, with a 250 g hopper. Stepless adjustment helps with fine dialing across both brew styles.
Skip it if: You only brew espresso and want a dedicated espresso grinder.
Full specs and review →Home coffee enthusiasts who single dose and need an all-purpose grinder with low retention.
Home users who single dose may choose this grinder when they want stepless control and low retention in an all-purpose electric model.
Skip it if: You want a grinder with smaller burrs than 83 mm.
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- Larger burrs
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Gaggia MDF 55 Grinder | MiiCoffee DF83 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder Black |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$ $400–800 | $$$ $400–800 |
| Grinder type | Electric | Electric |
| Burr type | Flat | Flat |
| Burr size | 55 mm | 83 mm |
| Adjustment | Stepless | Stepless |
| Grind range | All-purpose | All-purpose |
| Motor speed | 1630 rpm | 1400 rpm |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: grinder type (Electric); burr type (Flat); adjustment (Stepless); grind range (All-purpose).
Gaggia MDF 55 Grinder vs MiiCoffee DF83 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder Black: common questions
What is the main difference between the Gaggia MDF 55 Grinder and the MiiCoffee DF83 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder Black?
The MiiCoffee DF83 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder Black has larger burrs (83 mm against 55 mm for the Gaggia MDF 55 Grinder). Motor speed: the Gaggia MDF 55 Grinder has 1630 rpm, the MiiCoffee DF83 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder Black has 1400 rpm.
Do the Gaggia MDF 55 Grinder and the MiiCoffee DF83 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder Black use the same burr type?
Yes, both use Flat.
Is the Gaggia MDF 55 Grinder or the MiiCoffee DF83 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder Black more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$ $400–800.