May 2025 - May 2026
Ranked by sentiment
Multiple Brands
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DF54 Series
Great espresso value, but poor pour-over with stock burrs.
Baratza
Encore ESP
Affordable, versatile, easy to use, but loud with plastic parts.
Fellow
Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 Series
Dedicated pour-over king, but useless for espresso.
OPTION-O
Lagom Casa
Premium build, versatile, high clarity, but slow grind speed.
Encore
Decades-long filter workhorse, but not for espresso.
Niche Coffee Ltd
Niche Zero
Easy, full-bodied espresso, but struggles with light roasts/pour-over.
Mazzer
Philos
Robust, versatile, high clarity, but large footprint.
Femobook
A4Z Electric Coffee Grinder
Unrivaled pour-over clarity for price, but not for espresso.
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Multiple Brands - DF54 Series
Baratza - Encore ESP
Fellow - Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 Series