SlowRain wrote:Here's a reply I made to a similar thread:

Hand grinder for $100 or less



It also just so happens that the older-styled Porlex is the same diameter as the inside chamber of the AeroPress, so you can put it in there for more compact storage.

You mentioned the older Porlex fits inside the Aeropress chamber, how do they compare in length? I'm still debating between a CM-45 and the Porlex for use at work with my myPressi TWIST and the Aeropress I plan to pick up tomorrow. Also there is apparently a newer Porlex that looks wider, but from specs I've been able to find it's the same diameter, just shorter and only holds 20g of beans instead of the 30g of the older model.

Do you think the Porlex is the better option of the two?

If you put the Porlex inside the AeroPress chamber, it sticks out by about two inches. If the new-style Porlex is the same diameter, then maybe just from the rubber part on will be sticking out. I'm not too sure; I'm just guessing.

However, that may not matter so much as the chamber is also a good place for storing the AeroPress's funnel, stirring paddle, and scoop. You may end up putting whatever grinder you get next to the AeroPress anyway, which should widen your grinder options, as any decent one would be workable.

I recommend the Porlex first and foremost if espresso is your goal. I think either the Porlex or Kyocera CM-45CF (or Hario Mini Slim, for that matter) will be fine for AeroPress. However, I think you may have difficulty if you want to use just one grinder for both the TWIST and AeroPress. I don't think it'll be that simple to alternate back and forth between the two. I don't want to increase your budget too much, but you may want separate grinders in that scenario, unless it'll be AeroPress one week and TWIST the next week. I use my Porlex for espresso and my Kyocera for AeroPress.

Also, the Porlex is quieter than the Kyocera.

Thanks SlowRain.

I took the TWIST to work for the first time today. worked well, but took a while to get everything all done with the interruptions. That being the case, for now, I think I'm going to leave the TWIST for home use while I save up for a home machine and use the quicker Aeropress for work. I've actually got a restored PeDe knee mill at work I was using for pour over so I'm going to try that for the Aeropress and use the SM-90 at home for the TWIST.

Now I just have to find an Aeropress. The local shop that sells them was out today. I'll probably pickup a Porlex sometime for travel.

I'd imagine both pour-over and AeroPress would be more convenient than the TWIST for coffee at the office. If you already have a PeDe, then I'd stick with that. The only advantage a Porlex would offer is a smaller footprint and lower noise. I don't know which PeDe you have, or what condition it's in, but it may be just as good or even better than a Porlex. You've probably just saved yourself a few bucks. I'm not a huge advocate of spending money unnecessarily.