tldr; Gen 1 issues fixed. Better retention, more range. Now recommendable.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Fellow Ode Gen 2 Brew Grinder
“You cannot go wrong with the Baratza. It's a high quality product that produces very consistent results. Integrated grinders inside machines that do other tasks are generally not great. Hand grinders have come a very long way and many are fantastic but some can do espresso where others cannot. Personally I use a fellow Ode 2, but I only do aeropress and pourover. Get what suits the coffee you like to drink just keep in mind that once you graduate to price points above the baratza or fellow there are very diminishing returns.”
“That's awesome! I know you're not into coffee, yet, but try to avoid the usual traps, namely, blade grinders and Hario grinders. Good entry level manual options: Kingrinder P2, 1zPresso Q-Air, Timemore C3. Advanced options: Kingrinder K6, Timemore S3, Comandante C40, 1zPresso K-Ultra. If you'd rather buy electric, Baratza Encore, Fellow Opus, Baratza Encore ESP, Fellow Ode 2.”
71 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 2/24/2026