Sense vs XGi: The Differences Between Fiorenzato’s Professional Grinder Technologies

In the world of professional coffee grinders, Fiorenzato stands out for adopting advanced technologies that improve workflow behind the counter, optimize performance, and reduce waste. However, Sense and XGi, two of the company’s most significant innovations are often confused with one another. Let’s clear things up: what are the differences between these two technologies? And which one should you choose based on your needs?
A key premise: Sense is grind by weight. XGi is not.
The most important distinction is this:

• Sense grinders weigh the coffee in real time while dispensing it.
• XGi grinders work based on time, but still deliver the result in grams.

At first glance, this may sound like a technical detail, but in reality, it changes the entire approach to grinding.

XGi: Precision That Improves Over Time
XGi grinders operate in seconds, but their purpose is always to deliver the desired quantity of coffee in grams. How? Thanks to an intelligent system that learns and self-calibrates over time.
At the base of the grinder is a load cell that constantly measures the machine’s weight. Each grinding session is then analyzed in terms of weight difference (before and after dispensing). Dedicated software records this data and progressively refines the grinding time required to deliver the requested dose.
In practice, the XGi calculates how long it takes to grind, for example, 18 grams of coffee, and adapts dispensing based on real conditions (burr wear, humidity, etc.). This system ensures long-term consistency, reduces waste, and provides a smooth, precise user experience, making the barista’s life easier. It’s the ideal companion for those seeking reliability and long-term performance.

Sense: The Intuitive Simplicity of Real Weight
Sense grinders, on the other hand, take a direct approach: grind by weight in the truest sense.
They feature a floating scale integrated into the fork where the portafilter is placed. Thanks to an isolated, anti-interference system, the grinder can weigh the dose of coffee in real time while dispensing.
No external factors can affect the measurement: counter vibrations, bumps, uneven surfaces… everything is neutralized by the isolated system. The result? Always the exact grams you want, directly in the portafilter.
This technology is perfect for those seeking immediacy, precision, and operational speed. It’s designed for all environments, including high-volume and fast-paced settings, where simplicity and reliability are essential.

A Metaphor to Understand the Difference
If this still sounds a little technical, think of it this way:
You need to weigh your suitcase before a trip.

• With Sense, you step directly on the scale: the weight shown is immediate and precise.
• • With XGi, you step on the scale with the suitcase, then without: the machine calculates the difference between the two weights to determine the suitcase’s weight.

Two different approaches, two equally valid results—but achieved with different philosophies.

Which Should You Choose?

• Do you want a machine that learns and optimizes with use—ideal for those seeking consistency and advanced performance? → Choose XGi.
• Do you want direct, instant, and simple weighing that minimizes every external variable? → Sense is your choice.

In both cases, we’re talking about patented Fiorenzato technologies that put innovation at the service of cup quality.