# Best coffee grinders for filter, pour-over and French press Source: https://beanandcrema.co.uk/best/best-coffee-grinder-for-filter 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 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. ## Products ### 1. Automatic Coffee Grinder from Fellow Ode - White Burrs: 64 mm flat, steel; Adjustment: Not stated; Hopper: 80 g; Dosing: Auto stop when empty; Power: 150 W 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. ### 2. Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee Grinder Burrs: 40 mm conical, quick-release; Adjustment: Stepless; Hopper: 300 g; Dosing: Single dose or timer, 0.1 s; Power: 70 W 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. ### 3. Baratza Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder, Black Burrs: M2 conical, steel; Adjustment: Not stated; Hopper: Not stated; Dosing: Timer, 0.1 s; Power: 70 W 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. ### 4. Sage Dose Control Pro, Conical Burr Coffee Grinder, Silver Burrs: Stainless conical; Adjustment: 60 steps; Hopper: 340 g; Dosing: Timer, 1 s steps; Power: 130 W 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. ### 5. HIBREW G5 Electric Burr Coffee Grinder, Aluminum Body, Single Dose, Black Burrs: 48 mm conical, CNC; Adjustment: 36 settings; Hopper: 50 g; Dosing: Fast or slow, 500/400 rpm; Power: Not stated 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. ### 6. OutIn Fino Portable Electric Coffee Grinder with 28 Precise Grind Settings Burrs: 38 mm conical, steel; Adjustment: 28 settings; Hopper: 25 g; Dosing: Auto start and stop; Power: 15 W 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. ### 7. DF64 Gen 2 Black Single Dose Coffee Grinder, (DF64Coffee Official Store) Burrs: Flat (size not stated); Adjustment: Not stated; Hopper: 250 g; Dosing: Single dose; Power: 250 W 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. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.