Which is better for espresso?

The Fellow Opus. Its inner fine-adjust ring lets you make small changes, and its catch cup fits 54mm Breville and 58mm portafilters. The OXO can grind fine enough, but its 15 wide steps make small dial-in changes harder.

Which holds more beans?

The OXO, at 12 oz (about ¾ lb) in a UV-blocking hopper. The Opus holds 110 g, about 3.5 oz, which suits single dosing.

Which is easier to use every morning?

The OXO. One dial sets grind, the timer keeps your last setting, and you push to start. The Opus needs both rings set, which takes more practice.

Is the Opus worth stepping up to?

If you brew espresso or switch between methods often, yes. The finer adjustment, low retention and portafilter-ready cup do more than the OXO's larger hopper. For drip only, the OXO is enough.

Which makes less mess?

The Opus. It has anti-static technology and low retention, so less grounds cling and scatter. The OXO has no stated anti-static treatment.

Both use steel conical burrs, so wear comes down to the motor and housing. The Opus has a 140W motor and a compact plastic body; the OXO is also plastic with stainless burrs. Neither maker publishes a burr life figure here.

Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder vs OXO Conical Burr Grinder

The Fellow Opus is the better grinder for anyone who wants espresso and filter coffee from one machine. Its dual adjustment rings give fine control, and its 40mm steel conical burrs, anti-static cup and low retention suit switching brew methods often. The OXO Brew is simpler and larger in the hopper, with 15 settings and a one-touch timer that keeps its last setting. Owners rate it well, but its coarser steps and plastic build make it a filter-first grinder. The Opus is the step up for espresso; the OXO is the easier everyday pick for drip and French press.

Choose the Fellow Opus if you brew espresso and filter coffee and want fine grind control, low retention and a catch cup that fits 54mm Breville and 58mm portafilters.
Choose the OXO Conical Burr Grinder if you mainly brew drip or French press and want a simple dial, a large UV-blocking hopper and a timer that remembers your last setting.

Prices

Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder: $142.47 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
OXO Conical Burr Grinder: $98.99 at Home Depot (last seen Nov 4)
Difference: the OXO Conical Burr Grinder is $43.48 cheaper than the Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder at the latest prices (Nov 4 and Nov 9)

	Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder	OXO Conical Burr Grinder
Grind settings	41 steps across two adjustment rings, with a fine inner ring for espresso	15 grind size settings on a single dial
Burrs	40mm six-blade conical steel burrs at 350 RPM	Stainless steel conical burrs
Hopper capacity	110 g (about 3.5 oz)	12 oz (about ¾ lb), UV-blocking
Espresso capability	Fine inner ring and a catch cup that fits 54mm and 58mm portafilters	Finest setting is aimed at espresso but steps are wide
Controls	Button with timed autostop	One-touch timer that keeps the last setting
Retention and mess	Low grind retention and anti-static technology	No stated anti-static treatment
Build	Plastic body, compact footprint	Plastic body with stainless burrs, taller hopper
Ease of use	Two rings take learning to dial in	Single dial, simple to set

Spec	Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder	OXO Conical Burr Grinder
Adjustable Grind	Yes	Yes
Grinding Mechanism	Conical burr	Burr
Bean Capacity	110 g	12 oz bean capacity
Type	Electric	Electric
Model Number	1221MB-US	—
Style	Conical steel burr	—
Dimensions	10⅗ x 8⅖ x 5 in	—
Weight	5 lb	—
Number Of Settings	41	—
Grind Uniformity	Low grind retention	—
Grinding Plate Count	6-blade	—
Grinding Speed	350 RPM burr speed	—

Spec	Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder	OXO Conical Burr Grinder
Grinding Capacity	110 g	—
Storage Capacity	3.5 Ounces	—
Depth	8.27 in	—
Height	Compact height, 268 mm	—
Width	129 mm	—
Length	21 cm	—
Control Type	Button	—
Speed	350 rpm	—
Timer	Yes (Timed autostop)	—
Blade Material	Stainless steel	—

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