DF64 Coffee · Grinders & Brewing
DF64 Gen 2
By Nick Miles · Updated 2026-07-25 · Manufacturer specifications only
The best single-dose pick for this tier. Buy it if near-zero retention matters more to you than brand reputation. You'll weigh beans by design, not by choice.
This review synthesizes the expert consensus gathered for our buying guides — named test kitchens, lab-test outlets, and manufacturer documentation. We don’t run a testing lab.
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Pros
- +Under 0.1 gram retention, per DF64's own listing — close to zero waste between doses
- +64mm flat burrs — the largest burr size we could confirm in this guide
- +Stepless adjustment with a metal indicator for repeatable settings
- +Maker rates it across six brew methods, not just espresso
- +Cheapest true single-dose grinder in this tier at $389.00
Cons
- −20-gram hopper (50g with bellow) means weighing beans before every grind
- −Newer brand without Baratza's or Breville's long track record
- −No independent lab-test coverage of this specific model was available to verify this cycle
- −The maker's own site prices it slightly higher ($399, on sale from $450) than the $389.00 Amazon listing
Key features
- 64mm stainless steel flat burrs (maker spec)
- Near-zero retention — under 0.1 gram per DF64's own listing
- Plasma generator in the exit chute to fight static
- Stepless chrome adjustment dial with a metal indicator
- 20-gram hopper without the bellow, 50 grams with it
Score breakdown
- Expert consensus8.2
- Performance9.4
- Build quality9.0
- Durability8.8
- Value9.4