Mazzer Philos vs Mazzer ZM Plus
Two grinders side by side. They differ on burr size, adjustment, hopper capacity, motor speed. The Mazzer ZM Plus has larger burrs (83 mm against 64 mm for the Mazzer Philos).
Mazzer Philos
Mazzer ZM Plus
What actually differs
- The Mazzer ZM Plus has larger burrs (83 mm against 64 mm for the Mazzer Philos).
- Adjustment: the Mazzer Philos has Stepped, the Mazzer ZM Plus has Stepless.
- The Mazzer ZM Plus has a larger hopper (320 g against 60 g for the Mazzer Philos).
- Motor speed: the Mazzer Philos has 1400 rpm, the Mazzer ZM Plus has 900 rpm.
Which one should you buy?
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 →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.
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- Larger burrs
- A larger hopper
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Mazzer Philos | Mazzer ZM Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $800+ | $$$$ $800+ |
| Grinder type | Electric | Electric |
| Burr type | Flat | Flat |
| Burr size | 64 mm | 83 mm |
| Adjustment | Stepped | Stepless |
| Grind range | All-purpose | All-purpose |
| Single-dose | Yes | Yes |
| Hopper capacity | 60 g | 320 g |
| Motor speed | 1400 rpm | 900 rpm |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: grinder type (Electric); burr type (Flat); grind range (All-purpose); single-dose (Yes).
Mazzer Philos vs Mazzer ZM Plus: common questions
What is the main difference between the Mazzer Philos and the Mazzer ZM Plus?
The Mazzer ZM Plus has larger burrs (83 mm against 64 mm for the Mazzer Philos). Adjustment: the Mazzer Philos has Stepped, the Mazzer ZM Plus has Stepless.
Do the Mazzer Philos and the Mazzer ZM Plus use the same burr type?
Yes, both use Flat.
Is the Mazzer Philos or the Mazzer ZM Plus more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $800+.