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Mahlkönig E64 WS Espresso Home Grinder vs Mazzer ZM Plus

Two grinders side by side. They differ on burr size, grind range, hopper capacity, motor speed. The Mazzer ZM Plus has larger burrs (83 mm against 64 mm for the Mahlkönig E64 WS Espresso Home Grinder).

What actually differs

  • The Mazzer ZM Plus has larger burrs (83 mm against 64 mm for the Mahlkönig E64 WS Espresso Home Grinder).
  • Grind range: the Mahlkönig E64 WS Espresso Home Grinder has Espresso, the Mazzer ZM Plus has All-purpose.
  • The Mazzer ZM Plus has a larger hopper (320 g against 250 g for the Mahlkönig E64 WS Espresso Home Grinder).
  • Motor speed: the Mahlkönig E64 WS Espresso Home Grinder has 1950 rpm, the Mazzer ZM Plus has 900 rpm.

Which one should you buy?

Pick the Mahlkönig E64 WS Espresso Home Grinder if…

Home baristas grinding for espresso

Grinds by weight with 64 mm flat burrs, stepless adjustment and a 1950 rpm motor. The trade-off is a 250 g hopper, which means frequent refills on busy days.

Skip it if: You want one grinder for both espresso and filter coffee.

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Pick the Mazzer ZM Plus if…

People who brew both espresso and filter coffee

Suits people who brew both espresso and filter coffee on one flat-burr grinder with stepless fine dialing. The trade-off is a 320 g hopper, so the bean supply is limited at a time.

Skip it if: You only need a grinder for espresso shots.

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Where each one wins

Edge to the Mazzer ZM Plus
  • Larger burrs
  • A larger hopper

Specs compared

Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.

SpecMahlkönig E64 WS Espresso Home GrinderMazzer ZM Plus
Typical price$$$$ $800+$$$$ $800+
Grinder typeElectricElectric
Burr typeFlatFlat
Burr size64 mm83 mm
AdjustmentSteplessStepless
Grind rangeEspressoAll-purpose
Hopper capacity250 g320 g
Motor speed1950 rpm900 rpm

What they have in common

Both record the same value for: grinder type (Electric); burr type (Flat); adjustment (Stepless).

Mahlkönig E64 WS Espresso Home Grinder vs Mazzer ZM Plus: common questions

What is the main difference between the Mahlkönig E64 WS Espresso Home Grinder and the Mazzer ZM Plus?

The Mazzer ZM Plus has larger burrs (83 mm against 64 mm for the Mahlkönig E64 WS Espresso Home Grinder). Grind range: the Mahlkönig E64 WS Espresso Home Grinder has Espresso, the Mazzer ZM Plus has All-purpose.

Do the Mahlkönig E64 WS Espresso Home Grinder and the Mazzer ZM Plus use the same burr type?

Yes, both use Flat.

Is the Mahlkönig E64 WS Espresso Home Grinder or the Mazzer ZM Plus more expensive?

Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $800+.

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