Buying guide
Best coffee grinders for filter, pour-over and French press
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Top picks at a glance
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Fellow Ode: 64 mm flat burrs, auto stop
64 mm flat steel burrs give an even grind at any setting, according to the listing.
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Sage Dose Control Pro: 60 settings, 340 g hopper
Sixty settings span espresso to French press.
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Baratza Encore ESP Pro: stepless, 300 g hopper
Stepless adjustment covers espresso, filter and cold brew without fixed steps.
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Filter coffee, pour-over and French press need even medium and coarse grounds. The enemy is fines, the dust that over-extracts and makes a cup taste muddy or bitter. Burr design makes the biggest difference: flat burrs are prized for clarity in pour-over, while good conical burrs give a fuller cup and are often cheaper. You also want a hopper big enough for your usual batch. A 500 ml pour-over or cafetière needs roughly 30 g of beans, so a single-dose cup is fine for one brew but a bigger hopper saves time. This guide compares seven grinders on burrs, adjustment, hopper, dosing and power using the makers' listings only.
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- Fellow Ode: 64 mm flat burrs, auto stop
- Burrs
- 64 mm flat, steel
- Adjustment
- Not stated
- Hopper
- 80 g
- Dosing
- Auto stop when empty
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- Burrs
- 40 mm conical, quick-release
- Adjustment
- Stepless
- Hopper
- 300 g
- Dosing
- Single dose or timer, 0.1 s
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Baratza Virtuoso+: M2 conical burr, timer
- Burrs
- M2 conical, steel
- Adjustment
- Not stated
- Hopper
- Not stated
- Dosing
- Timer, 0.1 s
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Sage Dose Control Pro: 60 settings, 340 g hopper
- Burrs
- Stainless conical
- Adjustment
- 60 steps
- Hopper
- 340 g
- Dosing
- Timer, 1 s steps
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - HiBREW G5: 48 mm conical, two speeds
- Burrs
- 48 mm conical, CNC
- Adjustment
- 36 settings
- Hopper
- 50 g
- Dosing
- Fast or slow, 500/400 rpm
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- Burrs
- 38 mm conical, steel
- Adjustment
- 28 settings
- Hopper
- 25 g
- Dosing
- Auto start and stop
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- Burrs
- Flat (size not stated)
- Adjustment
- Not stated
- Hopper
- 250 g
- Dosing
- Single dose
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| Product | Burrs | Adjustment | Hopper | Dosing | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fellow Ode: 64 mm flat burrs, auto stop | 64 mm flat, steel | Not stated | 80 g | Auto stop when empty | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Baratza Encore ESP Pro: stepless, 300 g hopper | 40 mm conical, quick-release | Stepless | 300 g | Single dose or timer, 0.1 s | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Baratza Virtuoso+: M2 conical burr, timer | M2 conical, steel | Not stated | Not stated | Timer, 0.1 s | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Sage Dose Control Pro: 60 settings, 340 g hopper | Stainless conical | 60 steps | 340 g | Timer, 1 s steps | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| HiBREW G5: 48 mm conical, two speeds | 48 mm conical, CNC | 36 settings | 50 g | Fast or slow, 500/400 rpm | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| OutIn Fino: portable, 28 settings, USB-C | 38 mm conical, steel | 28 settings | 25 g | Auto start and stop | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| DF64 Gen 2: flat burrs, 250 g capacity | Flat (size not stated) | Not stated | 250 g | Single dose | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
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The products in detail
No. 1 · Fellow
Fellow Ode: 64 mm flat burrs, auto stop
Fellow's Ode uses large 64 mm flat burrs built for brewed coffee, with a PID-controlled motor and automatic stop. A favourite style for pour-over clarity.
In its favour
- 64 mm flat steel burrs give an even grind at any setting, according to the listing.
- The motor is PID controlled and grinding stops automatically when the beans run out.
- A chute spatula and magnetic aluminium catch keep retention very low.
Good to know
- The listing states a Type C/EF two-pin Europlug and 220 V, so a UK adapter may be needed.
- The number of grind settings is not stated in the listing.
Listing title: Automatic Coffee Grinder from Fellow Ode - White
No. 2 · Baratza
Baratza Encore ESP Pro: stepless, 300 g hopper
Baratza's Encore ESP Pro adds stepless adjustment, a 300 g hopper and two dosing modes. It suits people who brew filter daily and sometimes try espresso or cold brew.
In its favour
- Stepless adjustment covers espresso, filter and cold brew without fixed steps.
- Single Dose Mode or Timer Mode accurate to 0.1 seconds.
- Anti-static technology helps keep grounds off the worktop.
Good to know
- Conical burrs are not flat burrs, if you are chasing maximum clarity.
- The housing combines cast zinc with ABS plastic.
Listing title: Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee Grinder
No. 3 · Baratza
Baratza Virtuoso+: M2 conical burr, timer
Baratza's Virtuoso+ has a European-milled M2 conical burr, a tenth-of-a-second timer and lights over the grounds bin. A dependable everyday filter grinder.
In its favour
- The M2 conical steel burr is precision milled in Europe.
- The timer sets grind time to a tenth of a second.
- Barista lights illuminate the anti-static grounds bin.
Good to know
- The listing does not state the number of settings or hopper size.
- It is a conical burr design rather than flat.
Listing title: Baratza Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder, Black
No. 4 · Sage
Sage Dose Control Pro: 60 settings, 340 g hopper
Sage's Dose Control Pro offers 60 settings from espresso to French press, a 340 g hopper and a timer. Good value for a household that brews large batches.
In its favour
- Sixty settings span espresso to French press.
- The 340 g bean hopper suits large daily batches.
- It grinds straight into a gold tone basket or paper filter.
Good to know
- The timer moves in 1 second steps, which is coarse for small doses.
- Burr size is not stated in the Sage listing.
Listing title: Sage Dose Control Pro, Conical Burr Coffee Grinder, Silver
No. 5 · HIBREW
HiBREW G5: 48 mm conical, two speeds
A compact single-dose grinder with 48 mm conical burrs, 36 settings and a slow mode at 400 rpm. A low-cost pick for pour-over, moka pot and drip.
In its favour
- A 48 mm conical burr with 36 settings for pour-over, moka pot and drip.
- Fast 500 rpm or slow 400 rpm modes, with slow designed to reduce heat.
- An anti-static coating and discharger reduce grounds left inside.
Good to know
- The 50 g container holds one or two batches at most.
- Motor power is not stated in the listing.
Listing title: HIBREW G5 Electric Burr Coffee Grinder, Aluminum Body, Single Dose, Bl...
No. 6 · OutIn
OutIn Fino: portable, 28 settings, USB-C
A rechargeable OutIn grinder with 38 mm burrs, 28 settings and USB-C charging. It suits travel, camping or a small kitchen where a mains grinder will not fit.
In its favour
- It weighs 690 g and charges fully over USB-C in about 1 hour.
- The 38 mm stainless conical burr is rated for up to 100 kg of beans.
- It runs at under 60 dB(A), according to the maker.
Good to know
- The 25 g capacity is too small for a 500 ml batch in one go.
- Battery operation limits output to around 18 espresso doses per charge.
Listing title: OutIn Fino Portable Electric Coffee Grinder with 28 Precise Grind Sett...
No. 7 · DF64Coffee
DF64 Gen 2: flat burrs, 250 g capacity
The DF64 Gen 2 is a compact single-dose grinder with flat burrs and a removable grind chamber. It suits people who want flat burrs and grind everything from espresso to French press.
In its favour
- Flat burrs deliver consistent grind sizes, according to the maker.
- The grind chamber and burrs are removable for cleaning.
- It handles espresso through to French press settings.
Good to know
- The listing does not state burr size or adjustment type.
- Little technical detail is given compared with the DF64 II listing.
Listing title: DF64 Gen 2 Black Single Dose Coffee Grinder, (DF64Coffee Official Stor...
Read before you buy
- How to clean a coffee grinderHow to clean a burr coffee grinder at home: brushing the burrs, using cleaning pellets, removing coffee oils and spotting when burrs are worn out.
- Conical vs flat burr grindersConical vs flat burr grinders: how burr shape changes grind distribution, retention and taste, with burr sizes in mm for common home grinders.
- Coffee grinder not working: causes and fixesWhy your coffee grinder will not start or grind: hopper and lid interlocks, jammed burrs, static and clumping, and signs of a burnt out motor.
- Coffee grind size chart for every brew methodA coffee grind size chart from Turkish and espresso to French press and cold brew, with rough particle sizes, textures and how to set your grinder.
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