# Best coffee grinders for espresso Source: https://beanandcrema.co.uk/best/best-coffee-grinder-for-espresso Publisher: Bean and Crema. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://beanandcrema.co.uk/how-we-pick Espresso is far more sensitive to grind size than filter coffee. A tiny change can turn a sour 15-second shot into a bitter 40-second one, so an espresso grinder needs fine, repeatable adjustment. Stepless grinders let you set any point; stepped grinders need small enough steps. Burrs matter too: large flat burrs and good conical burrs both work, and low retention means less stale coffee in each dose. Dosing style is the other big choice: single-dose grinders take a weighed dose each time, while hopper grinders with timers suit people who use the same beans every day. This guide compares seven grinders on those points using the makers' listings only. Noise figures are rarely given, so we mark them where stated. ## Products ### 1. Baratza Sette 270 Coffee Grinder, Black Burrs: 40 mm conical, threaded; Adjustment: 30 steps plus stepless micro ring; Dosing: Timed, to 0.1 s; Hopper: 300 g; Power: 200 W Baratza's Sette 270 combines 30 macro steps with a stepless micro ring and timed dosing to a tenth of a second. A precise, fast hopper grinder for daily espresso. In its favour: - Thirty stepped macro settings plus a stepless micro adjustment ring allow very fine tuning. - Timed dosing is repeatable to a tenth of a second. - A direct-through design and DC motor give fast grinding with low retention, says Baratza. Good to know: - The listing does not give a noise figure. - Its 40 mm conical burrs are smaller than the flat burrs on the DF64 and DF83. ### 2. MiiCoffee DF64 II Single Dosing Coffee Grinder (Black) Burrs: 64 mm flat, steel; Adjustment: Stepless; Dosing: Single dose, under 0.1 g retention; Hopper: 70 g; Power: 250 W A single-dose grinder with 64 mm flat steel burrs, stepless adjustment and near-zero retention. It suits espresso fans who weigh each dose and switch beans often. In its favour: - The 64 mm flat steel burrs can be upgraded to SSP burrs. - Retention is listed at under 0.1 g, with a blow-out funnel for the dead space. - A plasma generator in the chute reduces static, and the dial is stepless. Good to know: - There is no timer, so every dose is weighed by hand. - The 70 g capacity is for single dosing, not for storing beans. ### 3. Sage Smart Grinder Pro, Coffee Grinder, Black Truffle Burrs: Stainless conical; Adjustment: 60 steps; Dosing: Dosing iQ timer, 0.2 s; Hopper: 450 g; Power: 165 W Sage's Smart Grinder Pro has 60 settings, a Dosing iQ timer and an LCD showing grind and time. A flexible all-rounder for espresso and filter. In its favour: - Sixty grind settings cover espresso through to French press. - Dosing iQ adjusts time in 0.2 second steps, shown on an LCD. - It grinds directly into a portafilter, airtight container or filter. Good to know: - Burr size is not stated in the Sage listing. - Steps cover a wide range, so espresso has fewer steps to choose from. ### 4. MiiCoffee DF83 Coffee Grinder, Aluminum, Black Burrs: 83 mm flat, DLC; Adjustment: Stepless; Dosing: Single dose, under 0.1 g retention; Hopper: 50 g; Power: Not stated A large single-dose grinder with 83 mm DLC-coated flat burrs, stepless adjustment and a plasma ioniser against static. It suits enthusiasts who want the biggest burrs here. In its favour: - 83 mm DLC flat burrs are the largest in this guide. - Retention is listed under 0.1 g, with an ioniser to cut static. - A wave spring washer keeps the top burr aligned and easy to remove. Good to know: - Motor power is not stated in the listing. - At 45.7 cm tall it may not fit under wall cupboards. ### 5. Baratza Encore ESP Coffee Grinder, Black Burrs: 40 mm conical, quick-release; Adjustment: 40 steps (1 to 20 for espresso); Dosing: Pulse button or on/off; Hopper: Not stated; Power: 70 W Baratza's Encore ESP devotes settings 1 to 20 to espresso and 21 to 40 to filter, with a quick-release 40 mm burr set. The best value way into proper espresso grinding. In its favour: - Settings 1 to 20 are reserved for fine espresso, with 21 to 40 for coarser brews. - A metal dual-range adjustment system is built for daily use. - The 40 mm conical steel burrs are quick-release for cleaning. Good to know: - There is no timer, so dosing is done by eye or with scales. - The listing does not state hopper capacity. ### 6. Baratza Sette 30 Coffee Grinder, Black Burrs: 40 mm conical, threaded; Adjustment: 30 steps; Dosing: Timed, to 0.1 s; Hopper: 300 g; Power: 200 W The simpler Sette with 30 clearly defined steps and timed dosing to a tenth of a second. It suits espresso drinkers who want to set a grind and repeat it easily. In its favour: - Thirty clearly defined steps make settings easy to repeat. - Timed dosing is accurate to a tenth of a second. - A 300 g hopper and 120 g grounds bin are listed. Good to know: - Without a micro ring, adjustment is coarser than the Sette 270. - No noise figure is given in the listing. ### 7. Single Dose Coffee Grinder,Geimori GU38 Coffee Grinder with 38mm 6-Core Stainless Steel Conical Burr, 0.02mm Stepless Adjustment, Low Retention Espresso Grinder with Magnetic Dosing Cup,Black Burrs: 38 mm conical, 6-core; Adjustment: Stepless, 0.02 mm; Dosing: Single dose, under 0.1 g; Hopper: 30 g; Power: 80 W A compact single-dose grinder with 38 mm conical burrs, 0.02 mm micro steps and a magnetic dosing cup. The lowest cost route to stepless espresso adjustment here. In its favour: - Stepless adjustment in 0.02 mm steps across 65 settings. - Low retention of under 0.1 g with bellows, according to the maker. - An 80 W DC motor at 170 rpm is described as running quietly. Good to know: - The 38 mm burrs are the smallest in this guide. - The 30 g capacity holds only a single dose. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.