By Kai Nakamura · Production roaster & equipment editor · Updated 2026-09-17
Roest S100 vs Ikawa Pro 100
Sample roasters for profile export vs cupping speed
↔ Split
Roest S100 and Ikawa Pro 100 split on capex vs operating cost — your utility bill decides.
Automation depth: Winner
Lowest street price → IkawaFaster batches → IkawaNo gas line → electric platform
Also searched: ikawa pro 100 vs roest s100
Decision picker
Specification matrix
| Spec | Roest S100 | Ikawa Pro 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Batch capacity | 0.1 kg | 0.1 kg |
| Heat source | 2.5 kW electric | 1.8 kW electric |
| Drum / chamber | Fluid-bed + drum hybrid | Fluid-bed |
| Batch time (typical) | 6 min | 5 min |
| Throughput (modelled) | 0.6 kg/h | 0.7 kg/h |
| Street price band | $8,900 USD | $4,200 USD |
| Exhaust | 80 CFM | 60 CFM |
| Lead time | 6 wks — confirm with dealer | 3 wks — confirm with dealer |
| Automation | Roest app | Ikawa Pro app |
| Service hub | Norway | UK |
Batch capacity
Roest
0.1 kgIkawa
0.1 kgHeat source
Roest
2.5 kW electricIkawa
1.8 kW electricDrum / chamber
Roest
Fluid-bed + drum hybridIkawa
Fluid-bedBatch time (typical)
Roest
6 minIkawa
5 minThroughput (modelled)
Roest
0.6 kg/hIkawa
0.7 kg/hStreet price band
Roest
$8,900 USDIkawa
$4,200 USDExhaust
Roest
80 CFMIkawa
60 CFMLead time
Roest
6 wks — confirm with dealerIkawa
3 wks — confirm with dealerAutomation
Roest
Roest appIkawa
Ikawa Pro appService hub
Roest
NorwayIkawa
UKQualitative scores — verify against your roast program
Why this split
Neither platform dominates — Roest and Ikawa split on the constraint you named in the picker.
Deep dives
What to verify with your dealer
Neither OEM publishes binding street prices — quotes move with queue and freight.
Verify with vendor
- • Confirm Roest S100 lead time and freight to your dock
- • Confirm Ikawa Pro 100 install kit and probe package included
- • Ask for three references at similar elevation and batch size
Side-by-side
Roest strengths & gaps
- 100g precision samples
- Profile replication
- Sample size only
Ikawa strengths & gaps
- Industry-standard sample roaster
- Fast iteration
- 100g batches only
FAQ
Looking for ikawa pro 100 vs roest s100?
Same comparison — Roest S100 is listed first by convention. Verdict and spec matrix are identical either way.
What throughput can I expect?
Modelled: 0.6 kg/h (Roest S100) vs 0.7 kg/h (Ikawa Pro 100) including a 4-minute charge/cool cycle.
What street price should I budget?
Roest S100: $8,900 USD (As quoted Q1 2026, NO factory). Ikawa Pro 100: $4,200 USD (As quoted Q1 2026, UK factory). Request refreshed quotes — neither includes install.
Which supports Cropster logging?
Roest S100: Aftermarket probe required. Ikawa Pro 100: Aftermarket probe required.