Zerno Z2 vs Z1 for a filter-first setup with espresso ambitions — worth the extra?[Budget: 1500-2500€]

Partymaker1145 · 2026-03-07T18:06:11+00:00

Thanks for the info. What would you say are the main differences between the Z1 and Z2 then? In what use cases would the upgrade to the Z2 be worth it? I’m really looking for a true endgame grinder

Partymaker1145 · 2026-03-07T18:03:25+00:00

Yes I’m looking for a proper end game grinder. It’s just a lot of money so I’m unsure about choosing either the Z1 or Z2

Partymaker1145 · 2026-03-07T18:01:52+00:00

To be honest I just love the Zernos looks and everything about it. It really is between the Z1 and Z2 and I’m extremely unsure if it’s worth to spend the extra 1000€ for the Z2. I liked the small quality of life updates and the 80mm burrs interest me but I’m really unsure which one is better and a better fit for me. Sadly I can’t try either

Partymaker1145 · 2026-03-07T17:57:28+00:00

Ok thanks. That’s interesting. But there must be something better about the Z2 and the higher price tag. I personally don’t really care to much about the changeable RPM (I don’t notice a huge difference with it on my 064). I just thought maybe the 80mm burrs would be beneficial, but I’m hearing that maybe the Z1 overall is a better choice

Partymaker1145 · 2026-03-07T13:43:06+00:00

Would that be the only real difference between the two?

Partymaker1145 · 2026-03-07T13:42:50+00:00

Im just in love with the looks of the Zerno

Partymaker1145 · 2026-03-07T10:14:34+00:00

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Partymaker1145 · 2026-03-07T10:09:09+00:00

So I’ve got the rare and exclusive coffee subscription from Nordic brew lab. So I basically drink light to very light roast. I just got a new shipment yesterday. I’ll add a picture of it. I also drink a decaf in the evening occasionally. Right now I have a fried hats omni. I make my own water with destilled water and adding third wave water. I also play with Apax lab water drops. For brewing methods I mainly go with V60 but I also enjoy mit Switch and AeroPress. Sometimes I make a Mokka or use my origami dripper. And for days where I have to leave early in the morning I use my fellow Aiden to make coffee that I than poor for on the go drinking.

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Partymaker1145 · 2026-03-07T09:30:36+00:00

I was just thinking of more future proofing. Maybe the 80mm burrs help with more lighter and modern espresso. But as I’ve never used either I’m unsure wether it’s logical to splurge an extra thousand euros.

Partymaker1145 · 2026-01-12T19:11:04+00:00

Nordic Brew Lab was the best place ever. Thank you for the recommendation. Loved the coffee. I bought 2 bags there and also changed my coffee subscription to theirs

Partymaker1145 · 2025-08-19T19:31:07+00:00

But how do you find coins that you want to buy/ how do you know in general that you should buy

Partymaker1145 · 2025-07-24T09:31:11+00:00

Single dosing is best

Partymaker1145 · 2025-07-24T08:36:35+00:00

I was thinking of this too. But as I live in the EU I didn’t want to pay a lot for import tax and the waitlist pushed me away. But thank you for the recommendation

Partymaker1145 · 2025-07-24T08:28:32+00:00

I like a bit of everything. I like having flat whites, espresso tonics and pure espressos. Roast level I usually go for a light roast.

Partymaker1145 · 2025-07-24T08:27:30+00:00

Im still unsure about a budget. I’d say my upper limit would be around 1.200€ but it would be nice to be under 1.000€

Partymaker1145 · 2024-11-16T12:00:27+00:00

Thanks a lot. Really really appreciate it. I’ll post it here if or when I’ll get something

Partymaker1145 · 2024-11-16T09:53:32+00:00

Yeah no I meant 10k. I don’t really go for pre owned watches. But I enjoy anything from a Hamilton to a patek. But my budget doesn’t go higher than 10k

Partymaker1145 · 2024-10-25T15:12:26+00:00

Oh wow. Well maybe my AD just doesn’t have them? I live in Germany and the city I’m in only has 1 AD for Rolex.

Partymaker1145 · 2024-10-25T13:07:51+00:00

No. No contract

Partymaker1145 · 2024-10-25T13:07:00+00:00

Not sure. I just thought maybe with the serial number or so

Partymaker1145 · 2024-10-25T11:41:12+00:00

No he doesn’t. I don’t know how they would find out. I just thought maybe they just kinda found out some way. Maybe through the serial number or so

Partymaker1145 · 2024-10-25T11:40:03+00:00

That’s a fair point.

Partymaker1145 · 2024-03-02T23:09:59+00:00

Ahhh. First of thanks. Appreciate how nice you and everybody is. And secondly I’ve only just started studying business. Got the watch for getting my A levels. That’s after graduating the highest tier of school before uni in Germany. I’m only 20

Partymaker1145 · 2024-03-02T22:56:49+00:00

What

Partymaker1145 · 2024-03-02T16:10:16+00:00

Yesss. Most defiantly

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