1Zpresso K-Ultra vs Fellow Ode Gen 2

The 1Zpresso K-Ultra and the Fellow Ode Gen 2 score the same overall (69), so the right pick depends on what you value. They differ most on retention and workflow and value.

1Zpresso K-Ultra

1Zpresso K-Ultra

The do-everything hand grinder

69/100

Price $289

vs
Fellow Ode Gen 2

Fellow Ode Gen 2

The static-free filter flat

69/100

Price $399.95

Which should you buy?

Pick the 1Zpresso K-Ultra if

you brew pour-over most mornings, pull an espresso now and then, and want one hand grinder that switches between them without counting clicks.

Pick the Fellow Ode Gen 2 if

you brew pour-over, drip or French press every morning, want a clean counter and a grinder quiet enough to run while the house sleeps.

Aspect by aspect

5.9Grind quality6.1
7.2Adjustment6.3
7.8Build and reliability7.1
–Noise and footprint8.8
5.7Value7.2

Scores out of 10. Bold marks a lead of a point or more.

Where they differ most

  • Retention and workflow: the 1Zpresso K-Ultra scores 8.8 to the Fellow Ode Gen 2's 7.3.
  • Value: the Fellow Ode Gen 2 scores 7.2 to the 1Zpresso K-Ultra's 5.7.
  • Adjustment: the 1Zpresso K-Ultra scores 7.2 to the Fellow Ode Gen 2's 6.3.

The details

1Zpresso K-UltraFellow Ode Gen 2
1ZpressoManufacturerFellow
Heptagonal conical "K Burr"Burr type and size64 mm Gen 2 Brew Burrs
External adjustment ring, over 100 clicks, 20 microns per stepAdjustment31 steps
—Retention (maker claim)Low grind retention
—Motor speed1,400 RPM
1.54 lbWeight10.14 lb
$289 (MSRP)Price$399.95 (list price at Whole Latte Love)

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