Arco Filtro and Arco Preciso grinders on a wooden countertop, the Filtro next to a Chemex and V60 dripper, the Preciso next to a bottomless portafilter and espresso cup, morning light, clean composition showing their different brewing contexts

Arco Filtro vs Arco Preciso

Both are stepless grinders built for people who care about what ends up in the cup. The Filtro is optimised for filter brewing methods with a wider grind range and burr geometry tuned for clarity. The Preciso is built for espresso with the fine-resolution adjustment that espresso demands. Choosing between them depends on what you brew most.

Feature
Arco Filtro
Arco Preciso
price
€249
€299
boiler type
N/A — Stepless flat burr grinder optimised for filter (54 mm burrs, filter geometry)
N/A — Stepless flat burr grinder optimised for espresso (54 mm burrs, espresso geometry)
heat up time
Instant on
Instant on
pressure control
N/A
N/A
steam capability
N/A
N/A
grind compatibility
Wide range from medium-fine (Aeropress) to coarse (French Press), with excellent consistency across the full spectrum
Focused range from Turkish-fine to medium, with exceptional resolution in the espresso zone
suitable for
Pour-over enthusiasts, Aeropress users, French Press brewers, and anyone whose primary method is filter coffee
Espresso-focused home baristas who need micro-adjustability in the fine grind range
not suitable for
Dedicated espresso drinkers — the Filtro can grind fine enough for espresso but lacks the micro-resolution the Preciso offers in that range
Filter-focused brewers — the Preciso can grind coarse enough for pour-over but the adjustment feel is cramped outside the espresso range

The Verdict

The Filtro and Preciso are specialist tools, not competitors. The Filtro excels at filter grind consistency across a wide range of methods and is the better choice if pour-over or immersion brewing is your daily ritual. The Preciso excels at the surgical fine adjustments espresso demands. If you brew both espresso and filter regularly, many of our customers end up owning both — and that is not an upsell, it is genuinely the best solution.