15 espresso grinders tested

The coffee grinder is beautifully compact and, despite weighing 3.5 kg, is stable on the kitchen table. With its 60 grinding degrees, it is ideal for espresso and filter coffee. Operation is simple and intuitive. You can easily adjust the grinds using a wheel on the side. The grinder also has an LCD display with two buttons and a wheel that you can use to program the timer. This allows you to dose exactly the right amount. Use the buttons to select the number of shots and start, pause or stop the grinding process. You can also always see the set grind level on the display. Thanks to the hands-free system, the portafilter can be easily attached without having to hold it. Cleaning is also very easy – thanks in part to the instructions on the grinder, for example under the portafilter tray. The grinder comes with practical accessories: a small cleaning brush for the conical burrs, an airtight grinding container and two portafilter holders in different sizes. In terms of grinding speed, dead space and grinding result, it outperforms comparable grinders. The only drawback: an annoying, loud noise at the end of each grinding process. The ideal coffee grinder for anyone looking for an inexpensive espresso grinder without compromising on quality.

With its modern design and plastic housing, the Fellow Opus weighs just 1.8 kilos, making it the lightest grinder we have tested. Its stainless steel conical burr grinder offers 41 grinding degrees, which you can set using a control. But that’s not all – an internal ring enables micro-adjustments. Another highlight is the magnetic collection container and the dosing funnel, which can be used to simply tip the ground coffee into the portafilter. You start the grinding process with a button on the front of the grinder. It grinds automatically for 30, 60, 90 or 120 seconds, depending on how you press the button. With the practical hopper lid, you can easily weigh out 100 g of coffee or use the printed grind size guide. Overall, the grinder is intuitive to use and impresses with its modern design and focus on the essentials. However, there are a few negative points: it was a little tedious to find the perfect grind for espresso and the anti-static technology did not fully convince us. There are also minor weaknesses in the homogeneity and temperature of the ground coffee. However, for anyone looking for an affordable yet satisfactory grinder, the Fellow Opus is definitely a good alternative!

The Eureka Specialità espresso grinder immediately impressed in the test with its elegant, simple design and high-quality aluminum housing, which gives it added value. With a weight of 5.6 kg, it is stable on the work surface and promises long-lasting use. At the heart of this grinder is the 55 mm steel disk grinder, which impressed us in our test with its even grinding result and impressive grinding speed. The stepless grind adjustment allows for precise adjustment, although it takes a little patience to find the optimum setting – a task more suitable for advanced users. The user-friendly display allows you to save two different grinding settings, which makes it much easier to use. The supplied height-adjustable fork for the portafilter makes handling particularly convenient. An outstanding feature of the Eureka Specialità is its low noise level and the low temperature development of the ground coffee, which optimally preserves the aromas of the coffee. Overall, the Eureka Specialità espresso grinder offers an outstanding combination of stylish design, high functionality and excellent quality – a perfect choice for discerning coffee lovers.

The mill from Baratza is particularly impressive due to its well-thought-out design. The conical burr grinder is installed in such a way that the inner grinding ring of the grinder is fixed and the outer part rotates. The result: the ground coffee falls directly out of the grinder, making the grinder particularly impressive in our test due to its low dead space and high grinding speed. The grinding result is of excellent homogeneity and covers everything from espresso to finer filter grinds. The grinding settings is adjusted using a macro and micro adjustment ring directly on the ejection of the ground coffee, which allows precise adjustment, but requires a little patience and is more suitable for advanced users. The built-in scale can be used to set how many grams of ground coffee should be ground so that the grinder stops automatically when the desired amount is reached. The Baratza Sette 270 is well made overall. The housing is made entirely of plastic, which means that the grinder loses some of its high-quality look and feel and was unfortunately one of the louder grinders in our test. Thanks to the well-thought-out design, the grinder can be easily removed for cleaning.

The Wilfa Uniform impresses with its elegant Scandinavian design and is visually reminiscent of a chic coffee tin. With a 58 mm disk grinder and 41 grind settings, you can grind in a range from filter coffee to espresso. The integrated scale in the lid (black version) is particularly practical – perfect for anyone who wants to weigh their coffee precisely. The small hopper of the Wilfa Uniform only holds 75 to 80 grams of coffee, typical for single-dose grinders. Operation is easy: just press a button on the front to start the grinding process. Although the grinder’s motor is slower than other models, this also has advantages: The ground coffee stays cool and the grinder is pleasantly quiet. It also has little dead space. However, you can tell that the Wilfa Uniform is primarily made for filter coffee. The homogeneity and the setting options are not ideal for espresso. Nevertheless, it is a solid choice as an espresso grinder and impresses with its functionality and chic design. If you are looking for a stylish and functional grinder, the Wilfa Uniform is definitely a good option!

At first glance, the Rocket Giannino has a very high-quality finish. With 7.6 kg, it is also very solid and larger than most of the other grinders in our test. With a 55 mm stainless steel disk grinder and infinitely variable grind adjustment, it meets all the requirements for the perfect espresso. The grinding degree can be adjusted using a metal wheel on the top of the grinder. There are no limits to the setting range thanks to recalibration. The grinding process can be easily started via the display or a button on the portafilter holder. The display also offers a choice of 3 pre-programmed doses. Thanks to the height-adjustable metal fork, there is space for every portafilter under the ejector. The espresso grinder was particularly impressive with its grinding results. The particle distribution was excellent and the temperature development is also within an acceptable range. At the same time, the grinder has little dead space and grinds very quickly and relatively quietly. However, operating the grinder is not very intuitive at first. You first have to select a dosing program before you can grind using the button. For professionals with the highest demands, the Rocket Giannino is the perfect choice.

The Eureka Mignon Single Dose impresses in our test with a variety of outstanding features. The grinder has a simple, elegant design and is made of aluminum. Small wooden accents have also been incorporated, such as the lid for the hopper. Due to its high-quality materials, it is one of the heaviest grinders in our test with a weight of 7.2 kg. The Eureka Single Dose has been equipped with a 65 mm disk grinder with innovative DiamondInside grinding disks, which results in a significantly longer service life. These special grinding disks remain sharp for longer, which ensures a consistent quality of the ground coffee over a longer period of time. The grinding degree can be infinitely adjusted on the wheel, which should not be a problem for coffee professionals. The slightly forward-sloping design is typical of Single Dose grinders, so that the ground coffee falls out of the grinder better and the dead space is kept to a minimum. In our test, this was confirmed with the grinder, which had the smallest dead space of all comparable models. In addition, the last particles can be pressed out using the attachment supplied. Its high-quality features and sophisticated design make the Eureka Mignon Single Dose a high-performance, long-lasting companion for everyday coffee enjoyment.

The Baratza Forté is relatively small compared to other grinders in its price range, but its weight of 6.5 kg makes it stable on the worktop. The housing is made almost entirely of stainless steel, which ensures high quality and durability. There is a touch display on the front that can be used to conveniently select various presets. Three presets for the timer and weighing function can be set and saved with just a few touches of the display. Inside the Baratza Forté is a 54 mm ceramic disk grinder, which achieved a satisfactory homogeneity of the ground coffee in our test. With a total of 260 different grinding degrees, which can be set using the micro and macro settings, the grinder offers impressive versatility, despite not having a stepless grinder. This is particularly beneficial if you frequently switch between different beans, as you can memorize the optimal settings and return to them without much experimentation. Unfortunately, we noticed during the test that the Baratza Forté tends to be one of the louder grinders, but scores points for its high grinding speed. Due to the design, the ground coffee can fall vertically from the grinder directly into the portafilter, which keeps the dead space to a minimum.

The Varia impresses with its modern design and a seamless body that looks as if it has been cast from a single mold. The magnetic dosing cup and funnel lid ensure easy handling. A big plus point is the stepless grinding degree adjustment. The grind level can be easily adjusted by turning the bean container. An inconspicuous button on the front starts the grinding process. A practical gadget that is included is the silicone bellows for the funnel, which you can use to simply press out any coffee particles that has got stuck. This means that the Varia has virtually no dead space. You can also buy additional upgrades to increase the durability or improve the grinding performance. The quality of the ground coffee is also excellent, as the grinder hardly heats up and the particle distribution is in the ideal range. However, the grinding noise takes some time getting used to it and is louder than with other grinders. In addition, the ground coffee is very static and the ejector clogs easily, which is why you should clean it frequently with a small brush. Overall, the Varia offers a great combination of design and functionality.