Very easy to operate, doesn't take much time to learn how to use. It also works as an extra Acaia Scale on the countertop. The design and build quality are superb. One thing to note is that the weight of this product is 2.85KG, it's not 28.5KG. I think the spec section on this website was a typo.

Incredibly precise doser with multiple features that are simple to use and small enough to sit on your counter without taking up too much room. The ability to change between dispensing roasted and green coffee beans accurately (for those that roast their own coffee at home) is a great feature. The Orion Mini allows you to save three of your most used dosing weights, speeding up workflow regardless of your brewing experience. Is it overkill for the average home brewer or roaster? It depends on your needs in my opinion. How much coffee do you brew daily or routinely roast? Whether you are a professional or even a moderately experienced coffee enthusiast, it is definitely a worthwhile investment.

I was skeptical dropping $1000+ on a new coffee scale but the Acaia scales are premium products and fit well with my technology-savvy style so I had to have the Orion for my coffee roasting operation.

I'm not big into dosing individual coffees and, instead, measure loosely by volume which works fine for my home brewing purposes. I'm using the Orion for green bean dosing prior to roasting the coffee and dosing for my coffee pouches. The Orion paired with the Rattleware Bean Scale has really simplified my coffee roasting/dosing operation which is highly valuable for me. It would be nice if the stock hopper was larger for my 900g green bean doses but I understand there is a larger hopper available (still looking for a Canadian supplier). I would have given 5 stars if the price was a few hundreds dollars less and if the stock hopper was larger. But overall, I'm satisfied with this product for my home roasting coffee operation.