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Lomi (Pela)
Lomi 2
$499Cheaper
Released 2023
Best Electric Composters · head-to-head
Lomi 2 vs Mill Essential
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Lomi 2 is cheaper at $499. Every spec and price links to its source.
Mill
Mill Essential
$999
Which is better: the Lomi 2 or Mill Essential?
The Lomi 2 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Lomi 2 is the cheaper at $499. The Lomi 2 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 | Lomi 2 | Mill Essential |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $499 | $999 |
| Brand | Lomi (Pela) | Mill |
| Released | 2023 | — |
| Capacity liters | 3 | 6.5 |
| Cycle time hours | 4-24 (mode-dependent: Eco-Express to Grow) | overnight (continuous, automatic) |
| Noise level (dB) | <60 | 42 |
| Power watts | 500 | 540 |
| Carbon filter | Yes | — |
| Bucket dishwasher safe | Yes | — |
| Weight (kg) | 8.98 | 20.41 |
| Volume reduction percent | 80 | 80 |
| Dimensions (in) | 16 x 13 x 12 (H x W x D) | 23 x 17 x 14 (H x W x D) |
Sources — Lomi 2: amazon.com (verified 2026-08-01). Mill Essential: mill.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Lomi 2 and Mill Essential?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Capacity liters: Lomi 2 3 vs Mill Essential 6.5
- Cycle time hours: Lomi 2 4-24 (mode-dependent: Eco-Express to Grow) vs Mill Essential overnight (continuous, automatic)
- Noise level (dB): Lomi 2 <60 vs Mill Essential 42
- Power watts: Lomi 2 500 vs Mill Essential 540
- Weight (kg): Lomi 2 8.98 vs Mill Essential 20.41
- Dimensions (in): Lomi 2 16 x 13 x 12 (H x W x D) vs Mill Essential 23 x 17 x 14 (H x W x D)