Turin CF64V

What it does well

Espresso is where it shines. Tom's Coffee Corner finds it "does best for espresso," with "good chocolately and syrupy shots," while noting that this partly reflects the reviewer's own espresso experience. It says espresso results are "very similar" to the Turin DF54.

Retention is low for a single-dose grinder. Tom's Coffee Corner puts it at around 0.1 to 0.2 g after using the bellows, as long as the exit chute is cleaned regularly. An ion generator sits in the chute to cut static.

The motor gives you speed control. Tom's Coffee Corner lists 800 to 1800 RPM from a 400 W brushless motor, and notes it stays quiet while idling. Coffee Chronicler's review of the related DF64V found lower RPM, around 600, cut static, so the control has a practical use.

Burrs can be swapped. Tom's Coffee Corner says that, like the DF64, the CF64V can take many alternative burr sets, which it sees as a major advantage. Honest Coffee Guide lists several SSP 64 mm sets, from a multipurpose burr with "high clarity" to a high-uniformity burr with "strong / intense body."

It is solid. Tom's Coffee Corner calls the build "fairly solid metal," painted aluminum, and Tom's Coffee Corner calls it a functional "homage" to the Fellow Ode, though the looks differ.

Where it falls short

Pour-over is its weaker side. Tom's Coffee Corner says it "produces maybe more fines than similar grinders," and that fines seemed to slow extraction through a Hario V60. That matches a filter rating no higher than the espresso one.

Upkeep is fussy. The same review says the bellows "likes to fall off" and the exit chute must be cleaned often to keep retention low.

The brand is vague. Tom's Coffee Corner calls it a "white label product" with unclear manufacture, and finds the looks "ugly, by most people's opinions," which is subjective.

Who should buy it, and who shouldn't

Buy it if you pull espresso most days and want variable speed plus the option of swapping in better burrs later. It also covers AeroPress and moka settings, per Honest Coffee Guide's chart, which gives a range of roughly 135 to 870 microns.

Skip it if your main brew is pour-over, or if you want a brand with a clear support trail. Cliff & Pebble lists a one-year Turin warranty, while Tom's Coffee Corner's unit carried a one-year MiiCoffee warranty, so check who backs the unit you buy.

How it compares

The Turin DF64V is the Turin range's other variable-speed 64 mm grinder. Coffee Chronicler calls the DF64V "a solid all-rounder" for filter and espresso, so it may suit you better if filter matters.

The Turin DF54 is far cheaper, and Tom's Coffee Corner says espresso results from the two are very similar. You give up the larger burrs and variable speed.

The DF64 Gen 2 trades variable speed for a fixed-speed motor and the same wide burr aftermarket.

Owning it

Clean the chute often. Tom's Coffee Corner says retention stays low only if you do. Our guide to cleaning a burr grinder covers the routine.

If you change burrs, follow our calibration guide and re-find the zero point before dialing in again.