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Best coffee grinders

Determining the best coffee grinder was no easy task. We spent days comparing the results from top burr grinders from Smeg, Fellow, Breville, IZpresso, and other top brands to bring you our ultimate ranking.

While it is possible to pick up pre-ground coffee, true coffee lovers will instantly notice the difference when grinding their beans at home. Coffee starts to degrade 15 minutes after you put it through the grinder, so if you want to enjoy specialist coffee at its very best, this is the one investment that will bring out all the delicious flavors of every bean you try.

Fellow Ode Coffee Grinder

The Fellow Ode is the most expensive option in this guide, but in our taste-testing, it came out on top in a big way. As the only grinder in this lineup with flat burrs, it’s designed to give a brighter flavor, but won’t always deliver a rich, full-bodied brew.

This weighty coffee grinder is impressively compact. It’s designed to grind single servings at a time, so the hopper is on the small side. Grinding was whisper-quiet and pretty speedy, and with only half-gram retention we experienced the minimal loss of our specialist beans. There is also a clearance trigger that will shift any excess grounds stuck inside the unit of the grinder, which is a really nice touch.

Since our initial testing, Fellow has released its Gen 2 (opens in new tab), with increased grind capacity (100 grams) making it more useful for those of us who brew several cups at once, a new bin-loading design, new anti-static technology for less grind mess, and of course, upgrade burr grinders.

itchenAid Burr Coffee Grinder

Not well-known among coffee enthusiasts, this KitchenAid Coffee Grinder was a really big surprise. It comes out on top for user experience, with micro-steps that are numbered for easy repeatability, and a user-friendly dial that will guide you when choosing the right setting depending on what coffee you’re making.

We enjoyed the spring-loaded base which held the receptacle flat against the dispenser, resulting in absolutely no spillage. Static was also low, meaning we had no trouble working with our finished grounds. We found that this coffee echoed the notes we would expect from a flat burr grinder, and had an impressive grind consistency when we sifted it.

KRUPS GX550850 Precision Grinder

Users note that the quiet, efficient and fast design of the KRUPS GX550850 precision grinder make it a great all-around coffee grinder. It’s also nice that it operates quietly, so you don’t have to deal with extremely loud noises before you’ve had that first cup of coffee.

Hamilton Beach Fresh Grind 4.5oz Coffee Grinder

While the price point is perhaps the most attractive feature of the Hamilton Beach Fresh Grind 4.5oz coffee grinder at first glance, this little coffee grinder packs a punch. Thousands of reviewers trust this handy little coffee grinder for coffee spices, seeds and more. Many note that its simple design makes it quick and easy to use.

JavaPresse Manual Coffee Grinder with Adjustable Setting

Manual coffee grinders require a bit of elbow grease, but they’re much quieter than their electric counterparts. The JavaPresse manual coffee grinder with adjustable setting is a favorite of those who love grinding their coffee by hand. They love the built-in window that allows them to see how fine the grind is without having to open the entire gadget.