Fellow
Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2
$399.95
Released 2022-11
Best Coffee Grinders · head-to-head
Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 vs J-Max
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. J-Max is cheaper at $199. Every spec and price links to its source.
1Zpresso
J-Max
$199Cheaper
Which is better: the Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 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 | Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 | J-Max |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $399.95 | $199 |
| Brand | Fellow | 1Zpresso |
| Released | 2022-11 | — |
| Type | electric | manual |
| Burr type | flat | conical |
| Burr size (mm) | 64 | 48 |
| Grind settings | 31 stepped (11 numbered settings, 31 total steps) | 90 clicks per rotation (8.8 µm/click), external dial |
| Hopper capacity (g) | 100 | 40 |
| Best for | pourover | espresso |
| Weight (lb) | 10.1 | 1.7 |
| Release | 2022-11 | — |
Sources — Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2: fellowproducts.com (verified 2026-06-19). J-Max: 1zpresso.coffee (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 and J-Max?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Type: Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 electric vs J-Max manual
- Burr type: Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 flat vs J-Max conical
- Burr size (mm): Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 64 vs J-Max 48
- Grind settings: Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 31 stepped (11 numbered settings, 31 total steps) vs J-Max 90 clicks per rotation (8.8 µm/click), external dial
- Hopper capacity (g): Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 100 vs J-Max 40
- Best for: Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 pourover vs J-Max espresso
- Weight (lb): Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 10.1 vs J-Max 1.7
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2
One whitelisted hands-on review survived verification (Reviewed / USA Today) for the Fellow Ode Gen 2. Reviewed tested the grinder and praised supremely consistent grinds from fine Prismo to coarse cold brew, plus a sleek, compact design with useful extras like the grind knocker and included cleaning brush. It flagged the absence of an espresso grind function (finest 'Prismo' setting too coarse for espresso) and a stainless-steel catch funnel where grounds get stuck. No quantitative lab measurements were reported. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Supremely consistent, precise grinds across brew methods from fine Prismo to coarse cold brew; Sleek, compact design plus handy knock knob and included cleaning brush.
Flagged: No espresso grind setting; finest grind too coarse for espresso; Poorly designed stainless-steel catch funnel where grounds get stuck.
J-Max
No sourced tester review yet.