Lelit Fred Prima vs Lelit William
Technical comparison · Espresso grinders
Fred Prima and William are both Lelit grinders, but in different tiers: Fred Prima is the entry point into espresso grinding, William sits a step above, built for bigger burrs and a finer dial.
| Parameter |
Fred Prima
Lelit
F2 · Intermediate
|
William
Lelit
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 199 € | 469 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 12.5 × 18 × 31 cm | 14 × 22.5 × 38.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 2.8 kg | 6.6 kg |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Burr type | Conical | Flat |
| Burr diameter (mm) | 38 mm | 64 mm |
| Single dose | No | No |
| Adjustment type | Stepless | Micrometric |
| Drive | Electric | Electric |
| Hopper capacity (g) | 250 g | 350 g |
The differences that matter
- William sits a tier above Fred Prima and costs noticeably more.
- William's burrs are flat at 64 mm, Fred Prima's are conical at 38 mm: more cutting surface on William.
- William weighs more than double (6.6 kg vs 2.8 kg) and has a 350 g hopper against Fred Prima's 250 g.
Which one to choose
Choose Fred Prima if…
this is your first espresso grinder and you want a compact, light body without paying for a higher tier.
Choose William if…
you're ready to move up a tier for 64 mm flat burrs and a more precise micrometric dial over time.
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