Coffee Color Meter Test: Tonino, CoffMeter A1, Lighttells CM-100+, CM-200, DiFluid Omni & Omix Plus

Which coffee color meter is right for your roastery — or your home setup? In this video, we compare six of the most popular Agtron color meters side by side: the MyTonino, CoffMeter A1, Lighttells CM-100+, Lighttells CM-200, DiFluid Omni, and DiFluid Omix Plus. We cover the technology behind each tool, key differences in features and sample preparation, and do live measurements with every device. Find all tools here: https://roastrebels.com/en/measuring-... ⏱ Chapters 00:00 Introduction – 6 color meters compared 00:14 Why roast color matters for quality control 01:43 Sample preparation: the most critical factor 03:13 Do home roasters need a color meter? 04:26 Overview of all six devices 04:57 Pure color meters vs. advanced tools 05:30 Technology: polychromatic, NIR, CCD & CMOS explained 08:11 Ground coffee vs. whole bean measurement 10:03 Device overview: features & functions 10:17 MyTonino – features & demo 12:29 CoffMeter A1 – features & demo 14:03 Lighttells CM-100+ – features & demo 14:34 Lighttells CM-200 – features & demo 16:53 DiFluid Omni – features & demo 19:07 DiFluid Omix Plus – features & demo 49:07 Conclusion: consistency is key 57:12 Where to order & Roast Rebels 🔍 About the devices in this video MyTonino uses polychromatic reflection to measure roast color. It measures ground coffee only and outputs values on the Tonino scale, with optional Agtron conversion via computer software. Developed by the same team behind the free Artisan roasting software. https://roastrebels.com/en/colour-mea... CoffMeter A1 by DiFluid measures both ground coffee and whole beans, outputs Agtron values, and features Bluetooth connectivity. It is positioned as an affordable entry into professional color measurement. https://roastrebels.com/en/difluid-co... Lighttells CM-100+ measures ground coffee and whole beans, outputs Agtron values, and allows data export as Excel/CSV via computer connection. A reliable, proven tool used in roasteries and competitions worldwide. https://roastrebels.com/en/lighttells... Lighttells CM-200 adds a CCD optical sensor for color distribution analysis — showing not just the average Agtron value but also the evenness of the roast across the full color spectrum. Also includes particle size analysis and Excel/CSV export. https://roastrebels.com/en/lighttells... DiFluid Omni features a CMOS sensor alongside NIR technology, a touchscreen interface, color distribution graphs, particle size analysis, and configurable silver skin (chaff) deduction. Connects to the DiFluid app and Coffee OS app for data export as CSV. https://roastrebels.com/en/difluid-om... DiFluid Omix Plus is a full green coffee and roast analysis system. In addition to Agtron color measurement with distribution data and silver skin deduction, it measures moisture content, density (bulk and real), water activity, and screen size of green coffee. Designed for professional roasteries requiring comprehensive QC in one device. https://roastrebels.com/en/difluid-om... 📦 Order color meters & get expert advice All devices shown in this video are available at roastrebels.com — with free shipping across Europe, fast DHL dispatch, and direct support from our team. 👉 https://www.roastrebels.com We also carry small-batch coffee roasting machines, specialty green coffees, and offer courses and workshops for roasters at all levels. 🇩🇪 Roast Rebels is based in Switzerland and Germany. Service centers in both countries. 📩 Questions about which color meter is right for you? Reach out directly — we're happy to advise. #coffeeroasting #colorimeter #agtron #roastcolor #qualitycontrol #coffeeequipment #difluid #lighttells #mytonino #coffmeter #roastrebels #specialtycoffee #homeroasting #coffeeproduction