Mazzer Mini vs Mazzer Philos
Two grinders side by side. They differ on adjustment, grind range, hopper capacity. Adjustment: the Mazzer Mini has Stepless, the Mazzer Philos has Stepped.
Mazzer Mini
Mazzer Philos
What actually differs
- Adjustment: the Mazzer Mini has Stepless, the Mazzer Philos has Stepped.
- Grind range: the Mazzer Mini has Espresso, the Mazzer Philos has All-purpose.
- The Mazzer Mini has a larger hopper (600 g against 60 g for the Mazzer Philos).
Which one should you buy?
Home baristas grinding for espresso
A 64 mm flat-burr grinder with stepless adjustment and a 600 g hopper, set up for espresso. It gives home baristas fine dialing and a large bean capacity, with a warranty of 2 years.
Skip it if: You brew mostly filter coffee rather than espresso.
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 | Mazzer Philos |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $800+ | $$$$ $800+ |
| Grinder type | Electric | Electric |
| Burr type | Flat | Flat |
| Burr size | 64 mm | 64 mm |
| Adjustment | Stepless | Stepped |
| Grind range | Espresso | All-purpose |
| Hopper capacity | 600 g | 60 g |
| Motor speed | 1400 rpm | 1400 rpm |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: grinder type (Electric); burr type (Flat); burr size (64 mm); motor speed (1400 rpm).
Mazzer Mini vs Mazzer Philos: common questions
What is the main difference between the Mazzer Mini and the Mazzer Philos?
Adjustment: the Mazzer Mini has Stepless, the Mazzer Philos has Stepped. Grind range: the Mazzer Mini has Espresso, the Mazzer Philos has All-purpose.
Do the Mazzer Mini and the Mazzer Philos use the same burr type?
Yes, both use Flat.
Is the Mazzer Mini or the Mazzer Philos more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $800+.