Cuprajake So let me ask you about your wife’s reaction. Did she pick one grinder’s results and say “ambrosial, divine” and with the other declare “putrid, horrid”. You’ll know for certain, however my guess is both were good, just different.
And yes light vs dark is a place where choice of gear has distinctly differing results. And yes, the Duo will be better than the Zero when grinding light roasts. Neither of these are expensive, super-grinders. Both do a fine job, better with some roasts than others.
Again, I’m not arguing that gear makes a difference, only that past a basal quality level, the real gains in the cup depend more on bean selection and skill, than on gear.