The Roaster Desk

By Kai Nakamura · Production roaster & equipment editor · Updated 2026-09-21

Aillio Bullet R1 V2 vs Mill City 1kg

Induction sample lab vs gas shop roaster at 1 kg

→ Aillio Bullet R1 V2

Aillio Bullet R1 V2 wins without gas permitting — but verify 3 kW panel capacity first.

Automation depth → Aillio

Also searched: mill city 1kg vs aillio bullet r1 v2

Decision picker

What is your primary constraint?
Batch size you roast most often?
Can you run dedicated electric service?

Specification matrix

Batch capacity

Aillio Bullet R1 V2

1 kg

Mill City 1kg

1 kg

Heat source

Aillio Bullet R1 V2

3 kW electric

Mill City 1kg

3.5 kW electric

Drum / chamber

Aillio Bullet R1 V2

Induction drum

Mill City 1kg

Carbon steel drum

Batch time (typical)

Aillio Bullet R1 V2

8 min

Mill City 1kg

9 min

Throughput (modelled)

Aillio Bullet R1 V2

5 kg/h

Mill City 1kg

4.6 kg/h

Street price band

Aillio Bullet R1 V2

$4,800 USD

Mill City 1kg

$8,500 USD

Exhaust

Aillio Bullet R1 V2

100 CFM

Mill City 1kg

150 CFM

Lead time

Aillio Bullet R1 V2

4 wks — confirm with dealer

Mill City 1kg

6 wks — confirm with dealer

Automation

Aillio Bullet R1 V2

RoastWorld cloud + local app

Mill City 1kg

Artisan/Cropster via RT

Service hub

Aillio Bullet R1 V2

Taiwan

Mill City 1kg

USA

Manufacturer specs and dealer quotes. Throughput model uses SCA 4-minute cooling allowance. Verify all numbers with OEM before purchase.

Strengths & trade-offs

Aillio strengths & gaps

  • Best value sample roaster
  • Active community
  • 1 kg ceiling

Mill City Roasters strengths & gaps

  • Affordable sample roaster
  • Electric = no gas permit
  • Single-phase limits

Deep dives

What to verify with your dealer

Neither OEM publishes binding street prices — quotes move with queue and freight.

FAQ

Looking for mill city 1kg vs aillio bullet r1 v2?
Same comparison — Aillio Bullet R1 V2 is listed first by convention. Verdict and spec matrix are identical either way.
What throughput can I expect?
Modelled: 5 kg/h (Aillio Bullet R1 V2) vs 4.6 kg/h (Mill City 1kg) including a 4-minute charge/cool cycle.
What street price should I budget?
Aillio Bullet R1 V2: $4,800 USD (As quoted Q1 2026, direct). Mill City 1kg: $8,500 USD (As quoted Q1 2026, US factory). Request refreshed quotes — neither includes install.
Which supports Cropster logging?
Aillio Bullet R1 V2: Aftermarket probe required. Mill City 1kg: Yes with RT bridge — confirm with dealer.

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