Comandante C60 BARACUDA Review - It's a Premium!

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This is the brand new Comandante C60 Baracuda hand grinder - and it’s $600. Effectively in the same price range as grinders like the DF83, Eureka Mignon Specialita, several other Eureka Mignon Grinders, and the Timemore Sculptors. All of which are very capable, and very popular electric home coffee grinders.

The original Comandante C40 has been practically the gold standard of the hand grinder market for as long as I can remember, which granted, isn’t that long, but it’s been a very, very popular grinder.

With the impeccable German build quality and 40mm conical burrs, the C40 had become something of a benchmark for great performance and even commonly used for measuring grind size with the Comandante Click system.

And recently, Comandante has dropped the C60 Baracuda. A hand grinder that features new, massive 60mm conical burrs in an all steel, impressively constructed body, that feels as premium as its price point might convey.

So - how does this grinder perform, is it worth the money, and is it for you? That’s what I’m hoping to help you find out in this video.

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0:00 - Introduction
1:19 - Build Quality
3:15 - Performance
5:32 - Dislikes
6:34 - Is it worth it?

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Created by Xristian Tjakra
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[itsxris]

What do you think about the new Comandante C60 Baracuda Hand Grinder?

[Acontinouslean]

Wow.. it’s about 200 dollars more than I thought it would cost

[ahmeterginkarahan]

The strange smell on the fingers is caused by the solid brass dial. When I shared this problem with the Comandante community, I received the following response;
"Hello Ahmet, the brass we use is absolutely food safe. Plus you even have brass cutlery, pots and plates, they are also food safe. Maybe on the fingers you experience some event but it's not due to oxidation. So you don't "have to worry about it, we know what we are doing and safety is priority for us"
I am very glad that you included this topic in the video. Thanks for this great review video! 🙌

[Cenotph]

Solid review with common sense conclusion

[tomsgrinderlab]

Thanks for your review. A minor update in case it helps others: I fitted Redclix to my C60 and it works just the same as on the C40. Very tasty espresso, rich and full flavoured.

[toddpower]

Comandante is the rolex of hand grinders.
Not complicated but a professional workhorse that's timeless and lasts decades.
And now the c 60 is their flex piece.

[maxv]

Comandante soon will became in what Rolex is now: a tool turned into a jewel.

[thecaptainsterling]

Loved the vid man! Amazing work as always 👏🏼

[TheBrokenEclipse]

Thanks for the great review, really good points you made in my opinion!

Random question: What breed is your dog? It's so cute!

[ComandanteGrinder]

Thank you @itsXris for the great and honest video ❤

[gpapa]

Came for the grinder, stayed for the dog.

[Java_CM]

wow someone using the torch mountain dripper is a rare but pleasant sight lol. The commadante c60 looks great but the price is just way to steep for me. I don't think these "upgrades" really justify the price especially if your not tasting any significant difference + no workflow improvement. thanks for making a video about it!

[nicholashorswill]

Weird you would recommend the C40 as a hand grinder. 1zpresso k series seems to be a much much better value: tastes similar/better, external adjustment, good accessories, much cheaper than the C40. C40 seems to be more of a hipster/designer item.

[blacksterangel]

You mentioned that grinding for espresso is "tiring". Does it refer to the longer time (compared to french press) it take to grind, or the extra effort needed? I have a C40 with 38mm burr and a 1zpresso K-Plus with 48mm burr. To grind the same dose with comparable grind size, the 1zpresso does it faster but it's so much harder to grind, I practically never use it without attaching it to a wireless drill. Is that the case with the C60?

My C40 with XL crank (similar to the one that came with C60) can grind espresso easily but it sure takes a long time (18g would normally take me about 1:15). Since the c60 sports the same body diameter, same crank, but bigger burr, I think the physics should dictate that it takes more effort to grind the same dose.

[danymeeuwissen]

Pretty sure there won't be many reviews of this thing coming, as most people are by now aware of this company's policy towards competition and their resellers.

[classicrockonly]

Dang at that price it better have an unbreakable catch cup and grinding be a completely painless experience from light to dark roast

[back_to_the_bike]

what is this white tamper station please ?

[sammyrabbat]

Great video! How do you like it compared to a df83 for filter?

[shaheerrahman]

If i really wanted a great hand grinder and had a big budget and wanted to brew pourover it would be hard to even consider this over the pietro pro brew. At this price id just buy a flat burr electric grinder and a cheaper electric travel grinder😊

[barskuleli]

It is obviously very good quality hand grinder but i think customers and users made it’s price to that level. It became very popular and almost like a legend in coffee communities. Yes iti is very good and has very good build quality but c’mon what is 600$ price? If you use in home there are plenty of better grinders in market such as Niche. If you use it for your trips or holidays what will you brew with this to understand the difference? I think this price too much exaggerated…