Tal but how do you find the Philips compared to the Duo? Considering taste, workflow, static, noise etc?
I also had a Duo, although only for a few days.
Purely in the cup, for espresso, I think they’re close to equal, possibly the Duo edges it on clarity but I didn’t do a side-by-side.
Workflow wise the Philos wins by a margin for me. I wasn’t able to successfully switch between filter/espresso on the Duo without the subsequent espresso shot gushing. I also didn’t really enjoy the filter from the espresso burr (unsurprisingly… it’s not supposed to be a filter burr).
You can easily switch burrs on the Duo obviously, but then you don’t need to on the Philos. The 200D multipurpose burr is awesome, will capably do espresso and filter without issue and tasty results.
Static doesn’t appear to be an issue on either of them for me.
Construction of them also isn’t really close. Not to say the Duo isn’t well put together because it is, but it feels like a home appliance, whereas the Philos feels more substantial if that makes sense. Like a Kitchenaid stand mixer next to a Kenwood one or something.
Grind adjustment is also unbelievably smooth on the Philos. It struck me how little effort is required to turn the dial compared to literally every other grinder I’ve had (including other Mazzers which aren’t exactly known for their smooth adjustment).
If you’re only drinking espresso and like 83mm burrs the Duo would probably clinch it in the cup. Otherwise I’d say the Philos on every other front.
