Mazzer Mini G vs Mazzer Philos
Two grinders side by side. They differ on adjustment, grind range, hopper capacity. Adjustment: the Mazzer Mini G has Stepless, the Mazzer Philos has Stepped.
Mazzer Mini G
Mazzer Philos
What actually differs
- Adjustment: the Mazzer Mini G has Stepless, the Mazzer Philos has Stepped.
- Grind range: the Mazzer Mini G has Espresso, the Mazzer Philos has All-purpose.
- The Mazzer Mini G has a larger hopper (600 g against 60 g for the Mazzer Philos).
Which one should you buy?
Home baristas grinding for espresso
Dials in espresso with stepless adjustment, a 64 mm flat burr and 1400 rpm motor. The trade-off is about 8 g of beans held back in the grinder.
Skip it if: You want a grinder that also handles filter coffee.
Full specs and review →People who brew both espresso and filter coffee
Suits people who brew both espresso and filter coffee on one grinder and who like single-dose work. The stepped adjustment is the main trade-off, since it limits fine tuning.
Skip it if: You want fine stepless adjustment rather than stepped settings.
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- A larger hopper
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Mazzer Mini G | Mazzer Philos |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $800+ | $$$$ $800+ |
| Grinder type | Electric | Electric |
| Burr type | Flat | Flat |
| Burr size | 64 mm | 64 mm |
| Adjustment | Stepless | Stepped |
| Grind range | Espresso | All-purpose |
| Hopper capacity | 600 g | 60 g |
| Motor speed | 1400 rpm | 1400 rpm |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: grinder type (Electric); burr type (Flat); burr size (64 mm); motor speed (1400 rpm).
Mazzer Mini G vs Mazzer Philos: common questions
What is the main difference between the Mazzer Mini G and the Mazzer Philos?
Adjustment: the Mazzer Mini G has Stepless, the Mazzer Philos has Stepped. Grind range: the Mazzer Mini G has Espresso, the Mazzer Philos has All-purpose.
Do the Mazzer Mini G and the Mazzer Philos use the same burr type?
Yes, both use Flat.
Is the Mazzer Mini G or the Mazzer Philos more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $800+.