The Compak Fino is compact, beautifully made, and a pleasure to use. Everything about it feels premium.
BUILD QUALITY AND DESIGN
It feels heavy, sturdy, and built to last. The packaging is carefully done, and the controls have a great tactile feel. The flip-open grounds bin is especially convenient, and the heavy, high-quality dosing cup fits directly onto the portafilter.
EASE OF USE
The grinder is quiet and easy to adjust, calibrate, and clean. The integrated scale works perfectly.
SINGLE DOSING
Retention is very low, so very little coffee remains in the grinder after each dose. There’s almost no waste, and I get freshly ground coffee every time.
GRIND AND BURRS
My first test with a dark roast was spot on at setting 50, producing very fluffy grounds. The 63 mm conical burrs are the same size as those in my Mazzer Kony. I find them forgiving and easier to dial in than flat burrs.
COMPARISON WITH MY MAZZER KONY
The Kony is faster, but harder to dial in for home use. It produces more waste, and its grounds bin needs to be at least half full to work properly. For home use, I prefer the Fino’s single-dosing workflow and the freshness of grinding each dose as needed. The Fino is slower, but that doesn’t bother me when I’m making one or two coffees at home.
A RARE OPTION
The Fino is one of the few premium single-dose grinders with conical burrs, alongside well-known options like the Niche Zero.
MINOR DRAWBACK
There’s a bit of static, but the RDT method—a small spritz of water on the beans before grinding—seems to take care of it.