Macap Leo 55 – 55 mm Quiet Home Grinder

Macap Leo 55: Italian quality for the home

Macap has made grinders in Italy for decades. The Leo 55 brings that experience to a compact, quiet home model.

Why a quieter grinder helps at home

The Silent System on the Leo 55 makes sense in homes where coffee is made early, or in open-plan spaces where noise carries. Its micrometric Double Face disk is best used in small movements: when a shot runs fast, turn slightly finer and pull another before changing again. Knowing its grinding output of roughly 1.8–2.2 g/s, you can estimate a grind time for your dose and then confirm it on scales. The adjustable fork lets you switch between a portafilter and a cup without holding either. Treat the flat burrs as a wear part that will need replacing after heavy use, and brush out the chute regularly.

Thoughtful details

The fork adjusts in height for different cups and portafilters, and the Double Face disk makes micrometric adjustment intuitive.

Specifications

• Leo 55 burrs: 55 mm flat
• Leo 55 motor: 390 W
• Leo 55 burr speed: 1,400 rpm
• Leo 55 hopper: 300 g
• Leo 55 grinding output: 1.8–2.2 g/s
• Leo 55 weight: 6.2 kg
• Leo 55 footprint: 131 × 183 × 380 mm

Compare

The Macap M2M is a simpler, cheaper option. Another 55 mm favourite is the Eureka Mignon Specialita. Browse our home grinders.

Pair it with Panica coffee beans.