Burr grinders for consistent, fresh coffee grounds.
The upgraded Encore handles espresso to French press—40mm conical burrs with user-serviceable design and excellent Baratza support.
64mm flat burrs with near-zero retention at half the price of established competitors. The home espresso community's darling.
Italian espresso grinding with 50mm flat burrs and stepless adjustment. Low retention, quiet operation, beautiful build.
Beautiful design meets solid performance—41 settings covering all brew methods with anti-static technology.
The best manual grinder for espresso—48mm steel burrs with espresso-fine capability. Silent, portable, excellent quality.
| Product | Grind Consistency · 40% | Grind Range · 25% | Retention · 15% | Build Quality · 10% | Value · 10% | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1Baratza Encore ESP | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9.3 | $200 |
2DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Grinder | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9.1 | $390 |
3Eureka Mignon Notte | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8.4 | $300 |
4Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8.3 | $195 |
51Zpresso JX-Pro Manual Grinder | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8.2 | $180 |
Burr grinders are essential for quality coffee. Conical burrs are quieter, flat burrs offer more consistency. Consider grind settings, retention, and whether you need espresso-fine capability.
We test grinders for particle size consistency, retention, grind speed, heat generation, and ease of adjustment across brew methods.
Particle uniformity
Espresso to French press
Grounds left in grinder
Materials and durability
Performance per dollar