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DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Grinder vs J-Max

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. J-Max is cheaper at $199. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Grinder or J-Max?

The J-Max wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The J-Max is the cheaper at $199. The J-Max both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Grinder J-Max
US price $399 $199
BrandDF64 Coffee1Zpresso
Released2022
Type electric manual
Burr type flat conical
Burr size (mm) 64 48
Grind settings stepless 90 clicks per rotation (8.8 µm/click), external dial
Hopper capacity (g) 50 40
Best for espresso espresso
Weight (lb) 15 1.7
Release 2022

Sources — DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Grinder: df64coffee.com (verified 2026-06-19). J-Max: 1zpresso.coffee (verified 2026-06-19).

What's the difference between the DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Grinder and J-Max?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Type: DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Grinder electric vs J-Max manual
  • Burr type: DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Grinder flat vs J-Max conical
  • Burr size (mm): DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Grinder 64 vs J-Max 48
  • Grind settings: DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Grinder stepless vs J-Max 90 clicks per rotation (8.8 µm/click), external dial
  • Hopper capacity (g): DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Grinder 50 vs J-Max 40
  • Weight (lb): DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Grinder 15 vs J-Max 1.7

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