Mahlkönig X54 vs Niche Duo
Technical comparison · All-purpose grinders
X54 and Duo are not direct competitors: different use classes. X54 is the entry-level choice; Duo offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
X54
Mahlkönig
F2 · Intermediate
|
Duo
Niche
F4 · Semi-professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | — | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Price updated on | — | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 19 × 28 × 37.8 cm | 13.5 × 23 × 35.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 5.1 kg | 5 kg |
| Power (W) | 120 W | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Burr type | Flat | Flat |
| Burr diameter (mm) | 54 mm | 83 mm |
| Retention (g) | — | 0 g |
| Single dose | — | Yes |
| Supported brew methods | Espresso, Drip filter, French press, Cold brew | Espresso, Drip filter |
| Adjustment type | Stepless | Stepless |
| Burr material | Steel | — |
| Drive | Electric | Electric |
| Hopper capacity (g) | 250 g | — |
CoffeeSpecs Awards
X54
No awards in this tier.
Duo
Most capable Semi-professional
Highest technical score among the 5 sheets in the All-purpose grinders category (semi-professional tier): 60/100.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Burr diameter: X54 54 mm vs Duo 83 mm
- Supported brew methods: X54 Espresso, Drip filter, French press, Cold brew · Duo Espresso, Drip filter
Which one to choose
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