Apr 2025 - Apr 2026
Ranked by sentiment
Multiple Brands
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DF54 Series
Great value for espresso, but poor for pour-over with stock burrs and clogs.
Fellow
Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 Series
Excellent for pour-over, useless for espresso; quiet, but static.
Baratza
Encore ESP
Affordable, versatile for espresso, but loud and plastic parts break.
Encore
Durable, repairable filter grinder; noisy, poor for espresso.
OPTION-O
Lagom Casa
Premium versatile grinder, great taste, but slow and limited capacity.
Niche Coffee Ltd
Niche Zero
Great for espresso/milk, poor for pour-over; expensive for US.
Mazzer
Philos
Robust, versatile with burrs; great clarity, but large and expensive.
Femobook
A4Z Electric Coffee Grinder
Superior for pour-over, great clarity; poor for espresso, small capacity.