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Opus 2 Conical Burr Grinder
A $200 all-rounder with 48 mm conical burrs, a stepless side dial and near-zero retention; superb workflow, plastic internals.
8.2
Great
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- Type
- Electric conical burr grinder (all-purpose)
- Burrs
- 48 mm stainless steel conical
- Adjustment
- Stepless side dial with grind guidance on the load-bin lid
- Typical price
- $199.95
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Last reviewed October 17, 2026 by the Coffee Reviews editors · How we score
A $200 all-rounder with 48 mm conical burrs, a stepless side dial and near-zero retention; superb workflow, plastic internals.
The Opus 2 is Fellow's 2026 redesign of its budget all-purpose grinder, now with 48 mm stainless conical burrs, a single stepless side dial, an ionizer, auto-stop and magnetic 100 g and 30 g catch cups that fit 54 and 58 mm portafilters. It costs $199.95 (black or white) with a 2-year warranty. Reviewers say it fixes the original Opus's retention and fiddly adjustment and has the best workflow at its price, while The Coffee Chronicler questions its plastic grinding chamber and impeller and finds filter cups lack sweetness.
Best for
- First all-purpose grinder for espresso and filter
- Single dosers who want a fast, clean workflow
- Buyers choosing between this and the Baratza Encore ESP
What we like
- Near-zero retention: about 0.1–0.2 g in reviewer tests
- Single stepless side dial goes from espresso to cold brew
- Fast: about 2 g/s for espresso
- Auto-stop, ionizer and magnetic catch cups for a tidy workflow
- Espresso cup fits 54 mm and 58 mm portafilters
Watch-outs
- Plastic grinding chamber and impeller
- Filter coffee lacks sweetness next to some similarly priced rivals
- Light, plasticky build compared with steel-bodied competitors
- The black model showed 'Backorder, ships end of October' when checked
How it scored
The breakdown.
8.2Great
Gear score out of 10, weighted across five factors.
- Performance30%8.0
Solid espresso that The Coffee Chronicler says nails dark roasts and holds up with medium roasts, but he found filter cups lacking sweetness against similarly priced rivals.
- Build & reliability20%7.0
Mostly plastic, including the grinding chamber and impeller, and at 2.3 kg it is far lighter than steel-chambered rivals; a 2-year warranty helps.
- Ease of use15%9.0
Reviewers measured about 0.1–0.2 g retention and 18 g of espresso in about 9 seconds, with a stepless dial, auto-stop and magnetic cups.
- Value20%8.8
At $199.95 it matches the Baratza Encore ESP's price, and both The Coffee Chronicler and 9 Bar Benchmark rate the Opus 2 the stronger buy.
- Community love15%8.3
Lance Hedrick says it completely redeemed the first Opus and 9 Bar Benchmark calls it 'a home run', though some reviewers hesitate over the plastic internals.
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What people are saying
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“The Opus 2 is a home run for Fellow. At $199, its combination of value, premium performance, and quality design make it an easy recommendation.”
“Compared to the Baratza Encore ESP at the same price, I think the Opus is the stronger overall grinder, with much better workflow.”
“Most grinders nowadays come with a steel impeller in a steel grinding chamber. So in 2026, I have to admit I feel a bit hesitant giving a strong recommendation to a grinder built like this.”
“The Opus actually gives you pretty good fidelity on the flavor notes. But it just lacks sweetness and development. And when you try to unlock that sweetness by going finer, you mostly get more bitterness.”
Specifications
By the numbers.
- Model
- Opus 2
- Burrs
- 48 mm stainless steel conical
- Adjustment
- Stepless side dial with grind guidance on the load-bin lid
- Capacity
- 100 g single-dose load bin; 100 g standard catch cup; 30 g espresso catch cup
- Espresso dosing
- Magnetic espresso cup compatible with 54 mm and 58 mm portafilters
- Retention
- Internal impeller for near-zero retention (Fellow claim)
- Static control
- Integrated ionizer
- Automatic stop
- Shuts off when grinding is finished
- Power
- 300 W; 0.9 m cord
- Materials
- ABS, PC, nylon and POM plastics; stainless steel burrs; wood accents on some colorways
- Intended use
- Espresso, pour-over, drip, French press, AeroPress, cold brew
- Dimensions
- 206 × 130 × 267 mm (8.1 × 5.1 × 10.5 in, L × W × H)
- Weight
- 2.3 kg (5.1 lb)
- Power
- 300 W
- Warranty
- 2-year standard warranty (extendable)
- Brews
- Espresso, Pour-over, Drip machine, French press, AeroPress, Cold brew
- Typical price
- $199.95 for 1 grinder, black or white (wood-and-metal colorways $249.95) (checked October 2026)
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FAQ
Good questions.
What changed from the original Opus?
9 Bar Benchmark notes larger 48 mm burrs (up from 40 mm), stepless adjustment that replaces the fiddly inner calibration ring, and significantly reduced retention.
Is it good for espresso?
Yes. Fellow designs it for espresso, and The Coffee Chronicler found it solid, nailing dark roasts and holding up with medium roasts; he used about 0.2–0.7 on the dial for espresso.
How does it compare with the Baratza Encore ESP?
Both cost about $200. The Coffee Chronicler calls the Opus 2 the stronger overall grinder with much better workflow, and 9 Bar Benchmark credits its low retention and stepless dial.
What's the concern about plastic?
The grinding chamber and impeller are plastic, which The Coffee Chronicler worries could wear over years of use; most rivals use steel there.
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