Contents
  1. Specifications
  2. Strengths and limitations
  3. Will it fit?
  4. Alternatives
  5. Our recommendation

Quick verdict

The Specialita is an espresso-first hopper grinder. It has 55 mm flat burrs, a stepless adjustment and two programmable timed doses, in a body listed at 4.75 in wide. It suits espresso drinkers who stick with one coffee and grind by time. Single dosers and frequent bean switchers are better served by a single-dose design. The quiet-operation figure is a claim; we found no measurement to support it.

Buy it if

  • You want timed espresso doses from a hopper.
  • Counter width is tight, but you have height to spare.

Skip it if

  • You want to change beans daily or weigh single doses.
  • You need independent test data before buying.
Countertop Coffee editorial score7/10
Best for
Espresso drinkers who prefer a hopper and timed doses over single dosing.
Main compromise
Hopper workflow means beans sit in the grinder; no independent test is in our ledger.
Burrs
55 mm flat steel, 1350 rpm
Adjustment
Stepless micrometric
Dosing
Two programmable timed doses (0.1 s precision)

Specifications

Eureka Mignon Specialita specifications and where each figure comes from
SpecDetail and source
Burrs55 mm flat steel, 1350 rpmRetailer listing: Clive Coffee
AdjustmentStepless micrometricRetailer listing: Clive Coffee
DosingTwo programmable timed doses (0.1 s precision)Retailer listing: Clive Coffee
Loading300 g hopperRetailer listing: Clive Coffee
Noise"Below 60 dB" (retailer/manufacturer claim)Retailer listing: Clive Coffee
Dimensions4.75 in W × 5.5 in D × 13.87 in HRetailer listing: Clive Coffee
Weight12.34 lbRetailer listing: Clive Coffee
Power110 V (retailer lists 310 W)Retailer listing: Clive Coffee

These figures come from Clive Coffee's listing (Clive Coffee). Eureka's own site did not provide a spec page we could read. Wattage varies between retailer listings, so we show Clive's figure and do not compare it with others.

Strengths and limitations

What stands out

  • Two programmable timed doses in 0.1-second steps.
  • Stepless micrometric adjustment, useful for small espresso changes.
  • Narrow: 4.75 in wide and 5.5 in deep, as listed.

Limitations

  • Hopper workflow. A 300 g hopper suits one coffee at a time.
  • Noise claim only. "Below 60 dB" is a retailer or manufacturer statement, not a measurement we can verify.
  • No independent test in our ledger.

Will it fit?

Specialita beside two other hopper grinders1. Eureka Mignon Specialita: 121 mm wide by 140 mm deep; 2. Breville Smart Grinder Pro: 216 mm wide by 160 mm deep; 3. Baratza Encore ESP: 121 mm wide by 160 mm deepWall610 mm (24 in) counter depth123
  1. 1 Eureka Mignon Specialita: 121 × 140 mm (4.8 × 5.5 in), retailer listing
  2. 2 Breville Smart Grinder Pro: 216 × 160 mm (8.5 × 6.3 in), manufacturer
  3. 3 Baratza Encore ESP: 121 × 160 mm (4.8 × 6.3 in), retailer listing
Specialita beside two other hopper grinders. Top view, drawn to one scale from each product’s stated width and depth; the shaded band is a 610 mm (24 in) counter depth, the NKBA planning standard. Leave extra room for cables, lids, portafilter handles and hands. This is a planning aid, not a measurement.

Alternatives

Our recommendation

I'd shortlist the Specialita for a hopper-fed espresso routine where width matters and doses are set by time. Choose a single-dose grinder if you switch beans often.

Check price on Amazon

Amazon listing: Mignon Specialita, matte black, 120 V

Sources

  1. Eureka Mignon Specialita Espresso Grinder — Clive Coffee. Retailer listing. Accessed September 26, 2026.
  2. Kitchen Planning Guidelines with Access Standards — National Kitchen & Bath Association. Reference. Accessed September 26, 2026.
  3. Smart Grinder Pro (BCG820) product page — Breville. Manufacturer. Accessed September 26, 2026.
  4. Baratza Encore ESP Coffee and Espresso Grinder — Seattle Coffee Gear. Retailer listing. Accessed September 26, 2026.