What is the difference between V1 and V2 Porlex mini grinder?
Porlex have discontinued the original Coffee Mill.
The new model is simply called Coffee Grinder II.
As before it is available in Mini and Tall version.
So what has changed?
On the outside nothing, it looks the same.
Same stainless steel body, grinds cup, lid, and handle.
On the inside everything has changed.
The inside body material has changed.
It is now made from a much higher quality (colour is dark brown) material.
This makes for much better precision of the rotating shaft while also improving durability.
The inner burr , inner burr insert and spring has changed.
The outer burr has changed, completely redesigned with over 12 months of r&d invested.
The adjusting nut is also completely redesigned.
16 clicks per rotation (around 37 microns between clicks) with a new claw foot type design that allow for the grinder to be stood upright when the grinds cup is removed.
Overall the result is outstanding.
Improved action of the rotating handle, it is very smooth and force required is constant
Porlex are very conservatively claiming a 30% increase in the grinds output per rotation. Our tests have given us 50 to 70%
Improved particle size distribution.
Still 100% made in Japan
multiple patents pending
I've got the v1 porlex mini and it's a decent combo with the aeropress as a travel setup. Not really suitable for espresso, but it reviewed favourably compared to other low price handheld grinders.
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