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The JavaPresse model doesn't have its ground coffee compartment secured by anything -- it just slides off. Combine that with a relatively short/thin grind arm, and there were plenty of times I thought the bottom would have just fallen off in the middle of grinding. Had to secure it with half my hand while grinding. Also, you have to adjust the fineness mechanism on the bottom of the top half, so to make an adjustment on the fly, you're sticking your hands where the coffee grounds come out. Last, since the bottom compartment is aluminum, very fine grounds and other particles get stuck along the sides and caked at the bottom, even after tapping it a few times with the palm.
I've only ground a few times with this GEFU model, but I've already retired the JavaPresse. Larger grind arm makes the grind so much easier, and the fineness setting can be made with the little dial at the top on the fly without disturbing your grounds. The bottom compartment screws on, meaning no risk of it falling off during the grind, and it even has a convenient base so it doesn't tip over if I nudge it while out of use. The grounds compartment is clear too, so I can see exactly how much is in there at any angle without having to find the little window on the JavaPresse. Overall, for about ~$15 more I'd say this is a huge improvement in terms of convenience.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Coffee/comments/5sbgcw/best_manual_grinders_2017/