The Mahlkönig X64 SD in Black is a modern single-dose grinder for home baristas who want to use one high-quality grinder for everything from espresso to French press and cold brew. Each portion of beans is weighed separately before grinding, allowing you to switch spontaneously between roasts and brewing methods without a filled hopper. This makes the X64 SD particularly interesting for specialty coffee users who open several coffees at once and deliberately compare recipes. The black housing has a calm, professional look and matches almost any machine.
At its core are 64 mm flat burrs made of specialty steel, which Mahlkönig designed for a wide grinding range. The grind setting is stepless with micrometer-level adjustment, enabling very small corrections when dialing in espresso. The 200-watt motor runs at around 1,950 revolutions per minute at idle and achieves approximately 2.5 to 6 grams per second, depending on the setting. The X64 SD therefore combines a classic 64 mm format with a considerably more home-friendly design than many large professional grinders.
The single-dose system includes different bean hoppers for small and larger portions, as well as a bellows that can be used to move any remaining grounds out of the chute. An anti-popcorn insert reduces the beans' movement during grinding and stabilizes feeding. The stainless steel dosing cup then makes it easier to transfer the grounds cleanly into the portafilter or filter. A grind-size guide is also integrated into the lid, providing quick orientation for different brewing methods.
Compared with the E64 WS, the X64 SD deliberately does without a hopper, automatic weight dosing, and Grind-by-Sync. In return, it is significantly more flexible when changing beans and naturally covers coarser brewing methods in addition to espresso. Anyone who prepares many identical drinks with the same beans in the morning will be faster with a GBW hopper grinder; those who experiment will benefit from the single-dose concept. The X64 SD is therefore particularly well suited to home baristas looking for Mahlkönig technology in a versatile, intentionally manual workflow.