Eureka Mignon Specialita Espresso Grinder
Specs, pros & cons and how the Eureka Mignon Specialita compares to 67 other grinders from $139.95.
Synthesised from owner reviews and expert coverage of the Mignon Specialita. Specs curated from official sources.
- Price
- $599
- Grind settings
- Stepless
- Burr type
- 55mm flat
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The verdict
The Eureka Mignon Specialita is the default sub-prosumer espresso grinder for a reason: 55mm flat steel burrs and near-stepless micrometric adjustment give you espresso-grade precision and clarity that most all-in-one and entry grinders cannot match, in a quiet, compact body.
It is built around timed dosing from the hopper rather than single-dosing, and there is some retention, but for a dedicated home espresso setup it hits a sweet spot of price, precision and footprint.
What we like
- 55mm flat steel burrs — clarity and consistency above its price
- Near-stepless micrometric adjustment for fine espresso dialing
- Genuinely quiet for an espresso grinder
- Compact footprint; clean timed dosing via touchscreen
What to know
- Some grind retention; designed around hopper use, not single-dosing
- Timed (not weight-based) dosing — needs occasional re-calibration
- Stepless dial takes a little learning to return to a setting
What owners say
Owners describe it as the grinder that finally made dialing-in easy and repeatable, with a clear jump in shot quality over built-in and budget grinders. The common notes are mild retention and the timed (vs weight) dosing — minor for most, and addressed by the weight-based Libra variant.
Why upgrade to it
If your machine is good but your grinder is the bottleneck (a common situation with all-in-ones), the Specialita is the classic next step. Flat burrs plus micrometric adjustment let you make the small changes good espresso demands, and it does it quietly.
Specifications
- Burr type
- 55mm flat steel burr
- Grind settings
- Stepless
How it compares
| Spec |  Dose Control $139.95 |  Dose Control Pro $159.95 |  Smart Grinder Pro $199.95 | Eureka Mignon Specialita $599 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burr type | Stainless Steel conical burr grinder efficiently designed to minimise grinding heat and protect the essential oils in th | — | — | 55mm flat steel burr |
| Grind settings | 60 | 60 | 60 | Stepless |
| Hopper capacity | Bean Hopper Capacity: 12oz Coffee Bean Capacity | Bean Hopper Capacity: | 18oz Coffee Bean Capacity. | — |
| Power | 130 W | 130 W | 165 W | — |
| Voltage | 110 - 120 Volts | 110–120 Volts. | 110–120 Volts. | — |
| Dimensions | 7.6" x 9.8" x 15.4" | 8" x 6.3" x 13.5" | 8.5" x 6.3" x 15.3" | — |
| Weight | — | 4.7 kg | 2.9 kg | — |
See it in action
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Frequently asked
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How we research & test
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