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Best dosing funnels for 51, 54 and 58 mm portafilters
Dosing funnels from Normcore, MHW-3BOMBER and ALIKISSCAFE, with the rim size to order for Breville, De'Longhi and 58 mm machines.
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A dosing funnel sits on the portafilter rim, so order it by portafilter size: 54 mm for Breville's Barista and Bambino machines and 58 mm for the 58 mm machines, per Normcore's guide.[1] For the Bambino models and the Barista Express, Pro and Touch, order Normcore's 54 mm funnel, the size Normcore lists for them; it does not list the Impress models. For 58 mm machines, order MHW-3BOMBER's 58 mm magnetic funnel; ALIKISSCAFE's magnetic ring adds the 51 mm size that De'Longhi owners need.
Best for Breville 54 mm portafilters
Normcore magnetic dosing funnel V2, 54 mm
Pick it if: Bambino, Bambino Plus, Barista Express, Pro and Touch owners who grind into the portafilter or stir with a WDT tool
- Why it's here
- The size the maker documents: Normcore lists a 54 mm funnel for the Bambino, Bambino Plus and Barista Express, Pro and Touch, paired with its 53.3 mm tamper and screen.
- Watch out
- Normcore does not list the Express Impress or Touch Impress, and says its 53.3 mm dosing cup does not fit the Express Impress, so Impress owners should not assume it fits. We have no maker detail on how it seats. On Amazon, check that 'Ships from / Sold by' shows Amazon.com or Normcore.
- Basket size family (listed)
- 53-54
- Workflow step
- dosing
- Measured basket fit diameter
- Not stated
- Nominal size label
- 54mm
Values are the manufacturer's specs unless marked.
Best for 58 mm portafilters
MHW‑3BOMBER magnetic dosing funnel (53/54 or 58 mm)
Pick it if: Gaggia Classic, Rancilio Silvia, E61 and Breville Dual Boiler owners; its 53/54 mm size is a second option for Breville 54 mm machines
- Why it's here
- A magnetic metal funnel in 53/54 mm and 58 mm (the seller's sizing), sold by a store named MHW-3BOMBER Official Store. 58 mm is the size Normcore gives for 58 mm machines, and ECM and Profitec size their own funnels at 58 mm.
- Watch out
- No 51 mm size. It holds only on a rim the magnets can grip, and the listing gives no food-contact documentation.
- Basket size family (listed)
- 53-54 · 58
- Workflow step
- dosing
- Measured basket fit diameter
- Not stated
- Nominal size label
- 53-54mm · 58mm
Values are the seller's claims unless marked.
Best for De'Longhi 51 mm portafilters
ALIKISSCAFE magnetic dosing ring
Pick it if: Dedica, La Specialista and Dedica Maestro owners who want to stop spills
- Why it's here
- The only one of our picks with a 51 mm size, also sold in 53-54 and 58 mm (the seller's sizing), by a store named ALIKISSCAFE Official Store.
- Watch out
- The listing title names De'Longhi and Breville, but fit to your portafilter is the seller's claim. An aluminum ring with magnets, so it needs a rim the magnets can grip.
- Basket size family (listed)
- 51 · 53-54 · 58
- Workflow step
- dosing
- Measured basket fit diameter
- Not stated
- Nominal size label
- 51mm · 53-54mm · 58mm
Values are the seller's claims unless marked.
Which variant to order for your machine
The second column is the funnel size makers give for each machine family. The Normcore column is Normcore's own sizing; the MHW-3BOMBER and ALIKISSCAFE columns are the sellers' sizing. Bold marks the variant we would order.
| Your machine | Funnel size the makers give | Normcore | MHW-3BOMBER | ALIKISSCAFE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breville 54 mm: Barista Express, Pro, Touch | 54 mm; Breville's own funnel lists them[2], and so does Normcore[1] | 54 mm | 53/54 mm | 53-54 mm |
| Breville Bambino, Bambino Plus | 54 mm, Normcore[1]; not on Breville's funnel list[2] | 54 mm | 53/54 mm | 53-54 mm |
| Breville Express Impress, Touch Impress | 54 mm; Breville's own funnel lists both[2], Normcore's guide does not[1] | Not listed by Normcore | 53/54 mm; check that the listing names your model | 53-54 mm; same check |
| De'Longhi 51 mm: Dedica, La Specialista, Dedica Maestro | No funnel figure found; De'Longhi's own tamper is 51 mm[3] | None | None | 51 mm |
| 58 mm machines: Breville 58 mm (Dual Boiler, Oracle) and commercial-size 58 mm (Gaggia Classic, Rancilio Silvia, Lelit 58 mm, E61 machines) | 58 mm, Normcore[1]; ECM and Profitec sell 58 mm funnels[4][5] | Not linked here | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Lelit Anna | 57 mm-specific tools, Normcore[1] | None | None | None |
| Flair PRO 2 | 45 mm, Normcore[1] | None | None | None |
Within a family, check named exceptions. Normcore says its 53.3 mm dosing cup does not fit the Barista Express Impress,[6] while Breville lists its own 54 mm funnel for that machine.[2] Where a listing names machine models, match yours. For the two Impress models, Breville's own funnel is the one whose maker lists them.
The magnet catch
The MHW-3BOMBER and ALIKISSCAFE picks are magnetic, by the sellers' description; we have no maker detail on how Normcore's funnel holds or seats. A magnet holds only on a metal it can grip, so hold a fridge magnet to your portafilter's rim before you order. If it does not stick, a magnetic funnel will sit loose, and you will need to hold it while you grind and stir. Profitec also sells a magnetic 58 mm funnel and, like ECM with its 58 mm funnel, lists no compatible machines.[5][4]
How we chose
- A size the maker documents, where one exists. Normcore's guide gives its funnel size by machine.[1]
- A seller you can check. The MHW-3BOMBER and ALIKISSCAFE funnels come from AliExpress stores named for the brands; a store's name alone does not show that the brand runs it, though MHW-3BOMBER does sell dosing funnels on its own site.[7] The Normcore funnel is sold on Amazon, where the seller can vary: check that 'Ships from / Sold by' shows Amazon.com or Normcore.
- A rim size named for each variant, so that between the picks every common size (51, 54 and 58 mm) is covered.
- Metal construction and magnetic seating for the two AliExpress picks, by the sellers' description.
- Checked on 2026-10-06. The AliExpress listings were viewed with US shipping; their sizes, materials and fit are the sellers' claims. Normcore's size comes from Normcore's guide. We have not measured any of them.
A funnel touches only dry grounds, but we found no food-contact documentation on the AliExpress listings, and we have none on record for the Normcore funnel. If that matters to you, ask the seller for documentation before you order; buying and safety explains what that documentation means.
Skip these if
- Your grinder's chute drops grounds neatly into the basket and you do not stir.
- You grind into a dosing cup and tip it into the basket.
- Your portafilter rim is not magnetic and you would rather not hold the funnel in place.
- You own a Lelit Anna or a Flair PRO 2. Normcore lists 57 mm-specific and 45 mm funnels for those.[1]
For what to look for in any funnel, read the dosing funnel buying guide.
Questions
Does a 54 mm dosing funnel fit the Breville Bambino?
Normcore lists a 54 mm funnel for the Bambino and Bambino Plus. Breville's own 54 mm funnel lists only the Barista Express, Express Impress, Pro, Touch and Touch Impress, so check that the funnel seats on your portafilter's rim.[1][2]
Why order a 54 mm funnel when my tamper is 53.3 mm?
A funnel sits on the portafilter rim, while a tamper has to fit inside the basket. Normcore pairs a 54 mm funnel with a 53.3 mm tamper for Breville's 54 mm machines.[1]
Do magnetic dosing funnels hold on every portafilter?
Only on a rim the magnets can grip. Profitec's magnetic 58 mm funnel, like ECM's 58 mm funnel, lists no compatible machines, so test your rim with a fridge magnet first.[5][4]
Can I use a dosing funnel with a WDT tool?
Yes; that is one of the main reasons to buy one. The funnel keeps the grounds in the basket while the needles stir. Our WDT tool shortlist compares needle and rotary tools.