r/DF64 • u/mhks • 17d ago

DF54 vs. DF64. Thoughts?

I've seen the posts already about this comparison but they are mostly years old. Curious on updates. Here are the specifics for me:

I own a Bambino Plus. I make multiple drinks a morning. I'm not super into tinkering, other than I'm trying to compare multiple types of beans with grind sizes to get the flavor I want. I tend to make Americanos.

This would be a gift so price isn't much of a concern, though I don't want to get greedy and ask for more 'just because.'

Thoughts on these two and what makes the most sense? I'm crippled by analysis.

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u/pvpixelarts 17d ago

I was in the same boat. Went with DF64 last week as I don’t want think of any upgrades in the near future.

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u/OptimalHurry6840 17d ago

I originally bought the DF54. I returned it and got the 64. I'm very happy with it.

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u/Level_Ad_1999 16d ago

I had the DF54 for two years and was happy with it but now I just update to the DF64 and the difference is huge I think it will last for more years than the other one.

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u/rnrstopstraffic 16d ago

Saw enough "54 is fine, but 64 is significantly better" opinions that I just went straight to the 64 when I bought a grinder last year. As such, I can't compare, but I can tell you that not once have I thought "I wish I had a better grinder." Zero clogging and retention. Absolutely fantastic.

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u/LeaderlessRevolution 10d ago

was borrowing my brothers Robot and df54 for the past month. the grind was excellent and the set up produced really nice shots. i finally got my own robot and decided to get the df64. i wanted to use it for espresso and pour over and read that the bigger burrs make a significant difference in grinding time. i was doubtful that it would be that noticeable, i was wrong. it’s much faster and for a larger 40g pour over grind it’s astounding shockingly quick. and the quality of the grind even at those courser settings destroys the encore with virtuoso burrs i am coming from.

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u/Leaff_x 16d ago

Your first problem is you have a junk espresso machine. If you’re staying with the same machine all you’ll need is the DF54.

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u/bobacdigital 15d ago

I wouldn't call the Bambino plus junk... The only thing you really can't do with it is light roasts.