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Niche Zero vs Comandante C40 MK4 Nitro Blade
| Niche Zero | Comandante C40 MK4 Nitro Blade | |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Brand | Niche | Comandante |
| Target user | ||
| Price | €660 | €248 |
| Year | 2019 | 2021 |
| Description | The Niche Zero redefined the premium home grinder market. Its 63mm conical burr runs at just 100 RPM for minimal heat, and the zero-retention design means every ground goes directly into your vessel. Stepless adjustment covers espresso to cold brew. A cult favourite among home baristas. | The Comandante C40 MK4 is the benchmark hand grinder for specialty coffee. Its Nitro Blade high-nitrogen stainless steel conical burrs stay sharp for years and produce an exceptionally uniform grind. A favourite of travelling baristas and competition professionals. |
| Dimensions | — | — |
| Power | 100 W | — |
| Weight | 4.0 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Water source | — | — |
| Water filter | No | No |
| Display | None | None |
| App control | No | No |
| Programmable volumes | No | No |
| Connectivity | — | — |
| Form factor | electric countertop | hand portable |
| Burr type | conical | conical |
| Burr material | steel | high nitrogen stainless steel |
| Burr size | 63 mm | 38 mm |
| Burr brand | in house | in house |
| RPM | 100 | — |
| Adjustment | stepless | stepped |
| Steps | — | 50 steps |
| Grind range | espresso to coarse | espresso to coarse |
| Dosing | manual | manual |
| Single dose | Yes | Yes |
| Grind by weight | No | No |
| Ionizer | No | No |
| Timer | No | No |
| Portafilter fork | No | No |
| Retention | ~0.05 g | ~0.2 g |
| Hopper | — | — |
| Noise | ~67 dB | ~45 dB |
| Made in | United Kingdom | Germany |