A 64mm flat-burr grinder that punches well above its $350-500 price tag, delivering clarity and speed that light-roast espresso drinkers will love. The adjustment dial binds when you dial fine, it's louder than premium machines, and if you're pulling traditional dark-roast shots chasing body and sweetness, a conical burr grinder will serve you better. Best for tinkerers who value grind quality and upgradability over plug-and-play convenience, and who won't mind a little noise for fluffy, clump-free grounds in under 8 seconds.
Option-O built its reputation on a specific bet: that stripping away fines would unlock clarity light-roast obsessives had been chasing for years. The P64 proved that bet, then got replaced by the P80 with bigger burrs and tighter tolerances, so you're shopping a discontinued model unless you find used. What you get is exceptional flavor separation and near-zero retention, but these grinders pull thin, bright shots that read beautifully yet lack the syrupy body traditional espresso drinkers expect. If you brew fruit-forward naturals and want to taste every fermentation note, the Lagom family delivers; if you make milk drinks or prefer chocolatey medium roasts, a conical grinder will serve you better.