By Kai Nakamura · Production roaster & equipment editor · Updated 2026-09-17

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: Winner

Lowest street price → AillioFaster batches → AillioNo gas line → electric platform

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

Decision picker

What is your primary constraint?

Capital budgetOperating cost / utilities

Batch size you roast most often?

1 kg or less1 kg production

Can you run dedicated electric service?

Yes — electric worksNo — need gas option

Choose Aillio Bullet R1 V2 if

• Best value sample roaster matches your roast targets
• No gas line or permit required
• Budget allows $4,800 USD equipment plus install

Choose Mill City 1kg if

• Affordable sample roaster matches your roast targets
• No gas line or permit required
• Lead time under 10 weeks is critical

Specification matrix

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Manufacturer specs and dealer quotes. Throughput model uses SCA 4-minute cooling allowance. Verify all numbers with OEM before purchase.
Spec	Aillio Bullet R1 V2	Mill City 1kg
Batch capacity	1 kg	1 kg
Heat source	3 kW electric	3.5 kW electric
Drum / chamber	Induction drum	Carbon steel drum
Batch time (typical)	8 min	9 min
Throughput (modelled)	5 kg/h	4.6 kg/h
Street price band	$4,800 USD	$8,500 USD
Exhaust	100 CFM	150 CFM
Lead time	4 wks — confirm with dealer	6 wks — confirm with dealer
Automation	RoastWorld cloud + local app	Artisan/Cropster via RT
Service hub	Taiwan	USA

Batch capacity

Aillio

1 kg

Mill

1 kg

Heat source

Aillio

3 kW electric

Mill

3.5 kW electric

Drum / chamber

Aillio

Induction drum

Mill

Carbon steel drum

Batch time (typical)

Aillio

8 min

Mill

9 min

Throughput (modelled)

Aillio

5 kg/h

Mill

4.6 kg/h

Street price band

Aillio

$4,800 USD

Mill

$8,500 USD

Exhaust

Aillio

100 CFM

Mill

150 CFM

Lead time

Aillio

4 wks — confirm with dealer

Mill

6 wks — confirm with dealer

Automation

Aillio

RoastWorld cloud + local app

Mill

Artisan/Cropster via RT

Service hub

Aillio

Taiwan

Mill

USA

V21kg

Qualitative scores — verify against your roast program

Why this split

Aillio Bullet R1 V2 leads on the weighted score for most boutiques we modelled.

Mill City Roasters stays competitive when affordable sample roaster outweighs the price gap.

Deep dives

What to verify with your dealer

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

Verify with vendor

• Confirm Aillio Bullet R1 V2 lead time and freight to your dock
• Confirm Mill City 1kg install kit and probe package included
• Ask for three references at similar elevation and batch size

Side-by-side

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

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.

Decision picker

Specification matrix

Why this split

Deep dives

Side-by-side

Aillio strengths & gaps

Mill City Roasters strengths & gaps

FAQ

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