Baratza Forté AP vs Eureka Mignon Crono
Technical comparison · All-purpose grinders
Anyone grinding for espresso and French press wants something different from someone who needs drip filter and French press: the Forté AP covers the first pairing, the Mignon Crono the second.
| Parameter |
Forté AP
Baratza
F4 · Semi-professional
|
Mignon Crono
Eureka
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 699.95 € | — |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 13 × 18 × 37 cm | – × – × 35 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 6 kg | 5.6 kg |
| Power (W) | 130 W | 310 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Burr type | Flat | Flat |
| Burr diameter (mm) | 54 mm | 50 mm |
| Single dose | No | No |
| Supported brew methods | Espresso, French press | Drip filter, French press |
| Adjustment type | Stepped | Stepless |
| Burr material | Ceramic | Hardened steel |
| Drive | Electric | Electric |
| Motor speed (rpm) | — | 1350 rpm |
| Hopper capacity (g) | 300 g | 150 g |
The differences that matter
- Supported methods: Forté AP espresso and French press, Mignon Crono drip filter and French press → anyone needing espresso stays with the Forté AP, anyone needing drip filter with the Mignon Crono.
- Adjustment: Forté AP stepped, Mignon Crono stepless → the Mignon Crono allows variations without moving from one click to another.
- Hopper capacity: 300 g vs 150 g → the Forté AP stays ready longer before refilling.
Which one to choose
Choose Forté AP if…
Choose the Forté AP if you grind for espresso and French press and prefer a 300 g hopper that's always ready. Adjustment runs on fixed clicks rather than continuously, and drip filter isn't among the declared methods.
Choose Mignon Crono if…
Choose the Mignon Crono if you grind for drip filter and French press and want stepless adjustment to fine-tune the grind without fixed clicks. Its 150 g hopper needs refilling more often, and espresso isn't among the declared methods.
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