What are the internals like? What are the burr carriers made of? What type of gear system does it use? Direct or Belt driven? What are the gears made of? What’s the retention like? What’s the grind speed? Are there different burr options? Etc…You never get to some of the more important stuff when it comes to a grinder at this price range (really any price range).
Mahlkonig has a bunch of videos here on youtube on how to replace the burrs, gears etc: ua-cam.com/video/nU0sNCcVEbw/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/9dC9eRWenoo/v-deo.html
It's cheaper to waste a few ounces of coffee than it is to buy 2 separate grinders. I'm good with that. Also, regarding build... the entire body is metal, except for the very top portion that you pointed to.
I wonder why they produce them in China. I might be picky, but I would rather pay twice the price for a German-produced grinder. € 1000 would not be too out of place for a Mahlkönig.
@georg walt I wonder if they can’t? Why ‘tarnish’ your brand by shipping a product of less quality just because it is for the home market. I would love to see those calculations.
Mercedes once merged with a brand that, in my opinion, was not up-to-par to Mercedes and adopted their ways of cutting cost. Evidently, many people agreed Mercedes models from that era was the lowest point in terms of quality, including their flagship S class that was made in Germany. It should not matter where a product is built as long as the company maintain the usage of quality parts and has stringent quality control. Once they cut corners with cheap parts, it will be bad regardless the place of manufacturing. Apple is the good example, even they are manufactured in china, they made sure the parts they are using is good quality, and their QC is strict. Now with US-China tension, they have started to move some production to Vietnam, but I expect quality will still remain the same, because of the standard that is set in place by Apple.
@@MrMklasse fair enough. Maybe I should have said that they should not have compromised on materials and just crank up the price. As this pricepoint in combination with the plastic materials (at least that is what I read and hear in reviews) does not give me a good vibe. The gap between this model and their cheapest commercial grinder with 65mm burrs is factor 4. For a prosumer like me that just does not make me confident and if you look at the S-64 Automatic from ECM, which retails around € 900,-, Mahlkönig is giving the perception that they made way too many compromises to get to € 499,-. In my opinion as a potential buyer.
Hi..I just bought the X54…can I just leave it in sleep mode when not in use, or do I need to turn off/on the switch in the back every time I want to use it? Thx!
Great review team!
You guys don't sell this anymore?
You’re doing a great job but- I. WANT. GALE!!!!!!!!!
She retired tho, no?
@Urbino237 who is Kat?
@@ThomasD3595 The one who usually filmed Gail in the early days, and typically had some skits with her while reviewing a product.
Gale is at home
What are the internals like? What are the burr carriers made of? What type of gear system does it use? Direct or Belt driven? What are the gears made of? What’s the retention like? What’s the grind speed? Are there different burr options? Etc…You never get to some of the more important stuff when it comes to a grinder at this price range (really any price range).
Mahlkonig has a bunch of videos here on youtube on how to replace the burrs, gears etc:
ua-cam.com/video/nU0sNCcVEbw/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/9dC9eRWenoo/v-deo.html
It's cheaper to waste a few ounces of coffee than it is to buy 2 separate grinders. I'm good with that. Also, regarding build... the entire body is metal, except for the very top portion that you pointed to.
Your website does not list this for sale
Do you plan on selling this on your site any time soon?
what is the timer setting for ??
Appreciate the honest review!
Is it possible to set for consumer grinder?
I wonder why they produce them in China. I might be picky, but I would rather pay twice the price for a German-produced grinder.
€ 1000 would not be too out of place for a Mahlkönig.
@georg walt I wonder if they can’t?
Why ‘tarnish’ your brand by shipping a product of less quality just because it is for the home market.
I would love to see those calculations.
@georg walt they do, but every Apple comes from the far east. Or do they produce their top models in the US?
Mercedes once merged with a brand that, in my opinion, was not up-to-par to Mercedes and adopted their ways of cutting cost. Evidently, many people agreed Mercedes models from that era was the lowest point in terms of quality, including their flagship S class that was made in Germany. It should not matter where a product is built as long as the company maintain the usage of quality parts and has stringent quality control. Once they cut corners with cheap parts, it will be bad regardless the place of manufacturing. Apple is the good example, even they are manufactured in china, they made sure the parts they are using is good quality, and their QC is strict. Now with US-China tension, they have started to move some production to Vietnam, but I expect quality will still remain the same, because of the standard that is set in place by Apple.
@@MrMklasse fair enough.
Maybe I should have said that they should not have compromised on materials and just crank up the price. As this pricepoint in combination with the plastic materials (at least that is what I read and hear in reviews) does not give me a good vibe.
The gap between this model and their cheapest commercial grinder with 65mm burrs is factor 4. For a prosumer like me that just does not make me confident and if you look at the S-64 Automatic from ECM, which retails around € 900,-, Mahlkönig is giving the perception that they made way too many compromises to get to € 499,-.
In my opinion as a potential buyer.
Tbh maybe it's time to stop with the "china bad europe good" racist stuff don't you think?
John is the best
Coffee cart grinder maybe???
That's what we're considering it for. Definitely looks like it was made with that light-duty in mind as much as a home setting...
Hi..I just bought the X54…can I just leave it in sleep mode when not in use, or do I need to turn off/on the switch in the back every time I want to use it? Thx!
Switch it off would be better for the electrics!
it's a cheap grinder it made for drip coffee its easy to use buy EK43 is a better for Espresso coffees wheelchair larry