DF Grinders DF83 V3 vs Lelit Fred Prima

Technical comparison · Espresso grinders

In brief

DF83 V3 and Fred Prima are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.6×). Fred Prima is the entry-level choice; DF83 V3 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
DF Grinders DF83 V3 DF83 V3 DF Grinders F3 · Advanced
Lelit Fred Prima Fred Prima Lelit F2 · Intermediate
Awards —
Identity
Use tier F3 — Advanced F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~450–1000 € 199 €
Price updated on 09/2026 09/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 15 × 24.9 × 45 cm 12.5 × 18 × 31 cm
Weight (kg) 10.8 kg 2.8 kg
Power (W) 550 W —
Voltage (V) 110 V 230 V
Category specs
Burr type Flat Conical
Burr diameter (mm) 83 mm 38 mm
Single dose No No
Supported brew methods Espresso, Pour over, French press —
Adjustment type Micrometric Stepless
Burr material Stainless steel —
Drive Electric Electric
Motor speed (rpm) 1400 rpm —
Hopper capacity (g) 225 g 250 g

CoffeeSpecs Awards

DF83 V3

Best value Advanced

Best balance of technical score and price among the 14 sheets in the Espresso grinders category (advanced tier): technical score 100/100. The price used is the sheet's estimated range.

How we assign awards →
Fred Prima

No awards in this tier.

The differences that matter

  • Burr diameter: DF83 V3 83 mm vs Fred Prima 38 mm — DF83 V3 wins (+118%)
  • Burr type: DF83 V3 Flat · Fred Prima Conical
  • Adjustment type: DF83 V3 Micrometric · Fred Prima Stepless

Which one to choose

Choose DF83 V3 if…

you value burr diameter.

See the DF83 V3 sheet →

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