I thought I'd compare these grinders as they are so similar only their mother could tell them apart...a bit like Danny DeVito and Arnie in 'Twins'.
I've had the Robur since brand new since September 2017 and I've really enjoyed it. The doser, to me, suits just fine and I'm operating it as standard with no mods and I don't single dose or weigh anything and I don't worry about retention as I use it 3 - 4 times every day. The Specialita I have had for several weeks now.
I got the Specialita as the Robur is big so I was looking at it as a potential alternative. The issue now though is I don't want to part with either. They are both best in category. Switching back and forth a few times, I still can't detect a definite shift in flavour profile from the 71mm conical burrs of the Robur to the 55mm flat burrs of the Specialita. I have one correction to make for sites selling the Specialita. The motor is definitely 310W as per the label on the grinder, not 260W. It is a powerful little motor and totally up to the task.
I find the Robur slightly messier using the doser. The Specialita is very tidy to use. I did use the timer to start with but now just single dose 18 grams into my IMS h24.5 basket which matches my volumetric dosing on the Robur.
The Specialita is a powerhouse little grinder. It kind of reminds me of Ringo my Chug. Condensed wolf in a black, small tidy package and not to be underestimated. Kudos to Eureka for designing a good single dosing grinder with a short chute, mimimal retention and also VERY QUIET.
The Mazzer Robur has been around for a long time and is a proven performer so much so that the upmarket Monolith uses these burrs so burrs between the two machines are interchangeable. The Robur is also very quiet as it spins at 420 rpm via a 900W motor and gearbox. The Specialita is quieter which is impressive too as it spits out the coffee quite quickly although at a much slower rate than the Robur.
I like the portafilter holder on the Robur as it is a solid chunk of high chrome stainless so you can distribute by knocking it around which you can't do in the Specialita.
I fill the Robur hopper, well just to the bottom of the hopper, filling the neck which is about 55 grams or three shots but I mostly top it up after each shot except at the end of the day.
I haven't cleaned the Specialita yet but it is simple. The Robur is easy enough to clean and it will go back to the same setting. It also has a nice stainless steel catch tray which looks nice and keeps things tidy but then the Specialita spill little to none.
Retention is not something I worry about a lot but it is easy to single dose on the Specialita and so far this is my preferred way to use the Specialita.
Overall both are great grinders I would recommend but size is obviously a big / small consideration depending on your kitchen.
I've had the Robur since brand new since September 2017 and I've really enjoyed it. The doser, to me, suits just fine and I'm operating it as standard with no mods and I don't single dose or weigh anything and I don't worry about retention as I use it 3 - 4 times every day. The Specialita I have had for several weeks now.
I got the Specialita as the Robur is big so I was looking at it as a potential alternative. The issue now though is I don't want to part with either. They are both best in category. Switching back and forth a few times, I still can't detect a definite shift in flavour profile from the 71mm conical burrs of the Robur to the 55mm flat burrs of the Specialita. I have one correction to make for sites selling the Specialita. The motor is definitely 310W as per the label on the grinder, not 260W. It is a powerful little motor and totally up to the task.
I find the Robur slightly messier using the doser. The Specialita is very tidy to use. I did use the timer to start with but now just single dose 18 grams into my IMS h24.5 basket which matches my volumetric dosing on the Robur.
The Specialita is a powerhouse little grinder. It kind of reminds me of Ringo my Chug. Condensed wolf in a black, small tidy package and not to be underestimated. Kudos to Eureka for designing a good single dosing grinder with a short chute, mimimal retention and also VERY QUIET.
The Mazzer Robur has been around for a long time and is a proven performer so much so that the upmarket Monolith uses these burrs so burrs between the two machines are interchangeable. The Robur is also very quiet as it spins at 420 rpm via a 900W motor and gearbox. The Specialita is quieter which is impressive too as it spits out the coffee quite quickly although at a much slower rate than the Robur.
I like the portafilter holder on the Robur as it is a solid chunk of high chrome stainless so you can distribute by knocking it around which you can't do in the Specialita.
I fill the Robur hopper, well just to the bottom of the hopper, filling the neck which is about 55 grams or three shots but I mostly top it up after each shot except at the end of the day.
I haven't cleaned the Specialita yet but it is simple. The Robur is easy enough to clean and it will go back to the same setting. It also has a nice stainless steel catch tray which looks nice and keeps things tidy but then the Specialita spill little to none.
Retention is not something I worry about a lot but it is easy to single dose on the Specialita and so far this is my preferred way to use the Specialita.
Overall both are great grinders I would recommend but size is obviously a big / small consideration depending on your kitchen.



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