Tell us how you brew and how you dose. We match you to a burr grinder — from a hand mill to a stepless espresso-capable model.
For anyone still using a blade grinder, or upgrading a first burr grinder.
Ranked for the decision, each with the reason to choose it and the reason to skip it.
48 mm conical burrs, stepless adjustment from espresso to cold brew, and near-zero retention per the page.
Skip it if: You only brew filter coffee and want a dedicated flat-burr grinder.
The page calls it Baratza's best-selling entry-level grinder: 40 mm conical burrs, 40 settings, front pulse button.
40 mm stainless conical burrs, 15 settings plus 43 micro-adjustments, one-touch start remembers your setting, 12 oz hopper.
| Grinder | Burrs | Settings | Best for | Cart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fellow Opus 2 | 48 mm conical | Stepless | Espresso to cold brew | Add to cart |
| Fellow Ode Gen 2 | 64 mm flat | 31 | Filter, single-dose | Add to cart |
| Baratza Encore | 40 mm conical | 40 | Entry, all-round | Add to cart |
| OXO Brew | 40 mm conical | 15 + 43 micro | Family drip | Add to cart |
Per each product page.
Where a fact is the seller's own claim, we say so.
Every spec on a pick is read from the maker's own product listing — no recycled marketing lines.
Each pick has a stated reason to be here, and a stated reason to skip it.
Add two to your cart, see the live price and delivery, keep the one that fits.
Brew method and dosing habit decide the grinder — not brand. This quiz maps both to a listed model.
Three questions, one grinder.
The filter-specialist flat-burr grinder.
A daily electric grinder and a hand mill for trips.
A one-page sheet: starting grind sizes by brew method, how to fix sour vs bitter, and a weekly cleaning routine — plus three follow-up emails.
Blade vs burr, hand vs electric, flat vs conical, and how to match each to a brew method.
Grind-size troubleshooting in one page.
A short, plain explanation of how each product earns a place here.
Short, honest, and in plain English.
Burr grinders crush beans between two surfaces for a more even grind; blade grinders chop unevenly.
Only if you pull espresso. The Opus 2 page describes stepless adjustment for it.
Hand grinders suit small doses and travel; electric suits daily volume.
Prices change daily. The Add to cart button opens a cart that shows the current price and stock.
No. Every pick is checked against the maker's own listing and spec sheet, and we tell you who it suits and who should skip it. We do not publish invented reviews, ratings or testimonials.
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