The Top Single Dose Espresso Grinders: Niche Zero vs DF64 vs Eureka Oro Mignon.

Comparing three of the top single-dose espresso grinders on the market: Niche Zero vs DF64 vs Eureka Oro Mignon Single Dose. How do they compare? Which is for you? We asked our friend, Jimmy the Barista to give an honest review.

[johnp.]

I agree with your conclusion, and had the same experience. I originally purchased the Eureka Mignon Oro XL (not single-dose, but with the same burrs and motor, I believe), and subsequently bought a Niche – thinking that I wanted to single-dose, as well. I was surprised to discover that the Eureka produced espresso that was far richer, more nuanced, and better balanced than the Niche - and this was on medium to medium dark roasted beans with which the Niche is supposed to excel. The difference was so stark that I sold the Niche, and have been happily producing great espresso using the Eureka and my new La Marzocco Linea Micra.

[LuckyDragon]

Sorry, but I had to pause at 1:30... "Conical burrs highlight acidity while flat produce more of a well-rounded balanced tasting espresso" Dude I think your taste buds are the opposite of the majority of specialty coffee enthusiasts. Conical burrs produce more fines, which results in a fuller, more rounded and blended-tasting brew, but comes at the expense of flavour separation (clariy) and acidity. Flat burrs excel at light roasts because they highlight acidity, though it comes at the expense of some body, and they have a steeper learning curve because they will highlight errors in your puck prep more.

[alanhamacher]

The Niche is priced in British pounds, not Euros. And you just incorporate that shipping into the total price. I paid about $600 for US version, including delivery.

[jmesax]

i thought the Niche conical burrs were supposed to highlight chocolatey, richer flavor compared to flat burrs?

[seansweet]

Sorry, but I had to bail as soon as you said conical produces espresso with more acidity and flat produces more balanced. Many in the industry say the exact opposite (flat = more clarity/acidity; conical more forgiving when it comes to dialling in and particularly more texture/body).

[ficokan]

As one comment already stated, shouldn't flatt burrs highlight more acidity than conicals? And vice versa, conicals produce more round, balanced flavours?

[ascosta]

I have a Baratza Vario and the calibration process involves getting the burrs to touch at the 2Q setting, which is obviously not the finest. That means the burrs would be touching each other if I were to run it dry (no beans) to use it for single-dose grinding if I use settings finer than 2Q. I often use settings finer than 2Q, but I never run it dry. So, finally, my question is: do the burrs of these single-dose grinders touch each other in its finest settings? And, if so, won't that wear out the burrs quicker? Or even maybe get some microscopic metal fragments into your coffee?

[FlomFilmsOfficial]

If I have a Eurika specialita can I get that top hopper as an aftermarket purchase??

[bsyoutube]

In my country DF64 price is same as eureka manuale. Which one should I get?

[bryanmccrea]

Clive … just do better. Flats highlight bright notes. Conicals like the niche are proven to have a larger grind distribution that creates the balanced notes across all roasts. The larger distribution let’s the niche be forgiving with dialing it in but it will not be able to highlight the acidity of bright light roasts like a flat burr grinder will. He had this all backwards.

[lauraveronicapezzi]

You mentioned a link between flavor profiles that can be linked to specific grinders. Would you like to elaborate more on that? I'm new to this game but I never heard you have to choose depending on the flavor profile.

[fAttemptsLater]

Niche: Buyers from outside the UK beware! you will be charged the full 20% of UK VAT (i.e. GBP 100) when ordering this grinder. In addition you will pay any import tax and fees that your country charges you. International orders should be sold without the VAT of the country of origin. The company flatly refuses to comply with this. I guess it makes for a nice additional sales bonus.

[alphabetsng]

Clive will dial in my grinder every single morning for me? That is an amazing level of service! /s

[robertpugh]

Nice review.
Though I think your comment that the price of the Niche is a “con” if you live in the US is a bit disingenuous.
Niche don’t determine the costs of postage/couriers, and international postage has gone through the roof since Covid.
It’s not like they’re trying to hide it either.
Even in the UK you pay the courier cost.

[lmankj]

I couldn't care less what it looks like, quality and consistency of an ultra-fine espresso grind is all that matters to me.

[mmitch]

If this guys name was Hoffman……would you be getting this feedback……a lot of people are preferring other grinders than niche

[calisson]

I have owned the DF64 and currently own a Niche. I totally disagree that the Niche favors acidity-- to the contrary.

[docfink]

I have an older Ceado without the fine adjustment and while I'm used to it, I'm thinking of a more modern upgrade. Do you recommend a single dose grinder or one with a larger hopper like my Ceado, for making 2-3 espressos daily?

[nelsonnicklebee]

This video should begin by stating the obvious conflict of interest, that the Niche is the only one not sold by Clive. From someone that has both a Niche and a Eureka, the Niche feels more premium and enjoyable to use and sounds much better. Both can make great espresso though. This video feels very biased.

[jamesd]

JUNE 2024 - EUREKA SD STILL WAY TOO MUCH VIBRATION. I purchased this grinder new in Australia. I had read all about the first batch's vibration issues, and that they'd been resolved. Sadly, these ORO Single Dose units still have 3-4 times the vibration of Eureka's upright grinders, even vs the XL with same 65mm burr set. I was shocked and disappointed, so I drove to the distributor to compare the Eureka range. The vibrations on their display Single Dose were almost as bad as the one shipped to me. I believe it is a fundamental flaw with the 15 degree tilt of the motor.