Electric Grinder reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 387 Reddit reviews across 16 subreddits and 106 posts to rank the best Electric Grinder brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/pourover, r/JamesHoffmann, r/espresso, r/Coffee, r/IndiaCoffee. Top-rated brands include Baratza (4.3/5), Fellow (4.4/5), Baratza Encore (4.2/5).
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Reviews387
Subreddits16
Posts106
Brands70
Products42
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#1
Baratza
4.3
(50)
"I had my encore for more than 10 years and still works great."
"I have a Baratza Virtuoso that I upgraded from an Encore and can tell you their customer service is fantastic."
"Baratza Virtuoso Plus or Encore."
"Not really cheap but baratza encore is amazing - I use it for AP and cold brews often."
"My refurbished Baratza encore does a wonderful job."
"I would get a Baratza Encore for coarser large-volume brew methods."
"For electric grinders you can't really go wrong with Baratza. Bonus, they're legendary for their spectacular customer service."
"In USA, go for the Baratza Encore."
"Baratza Encore or Baratza Virtuoso."
"Baratza encore is the most recommended entry level grinder"
#2
Fellow
4.4
(33)
"Fellow Ode Gen 2."
"Fellow Ode gen 2 on sale is a little under $300. Worth every penny."
"Try to grab the Ode Gen 2. Last sale was around $275 in the US, and you get some great cups for light roast with a great workflow."
"At your price range probably fellow ode gen 2. You can probably find a discount to get it closer to $300 or hold off till Black Friday."
"Ode 2. Definetly."
"Fellow Ode."
"Ode gen 2."
"I got a Fellow Opus of eBay and I love it."
"I’ve bought the Gen 2 as it’s payday for me and I’ve been saving up."
"It's a great grinder and even Lord Hoffman suggests that any more and the returns are really diminishing."
#3
Baratza Encore
4.2
(31)
"Anything from a Baratza Encore and up is going to give you great results"
"I would really, really reccommend shelling out the 10k for atleast the Baratza Encore."
"I recommend the Encore. You can always upgrade the internals as well."
"At that price range I would look at the Baratza Encore."
"I’m very happy with my Baratza Encore. I think it was under $200 and I have no complaints."
"Looks like I’ll be owning a Baratza Encore in my near future!"
"Maybe a Baratza Encore but typically the attached catch cup grinders are hand grinders."
"The Baratza Encore comes with a cover over the grind catchment chamber."
"Baratza Encore is more than up to the task."
"Baratza Encore esp. the dosage cup fits perfectly when uprighted."
#4
Timemore
4.5
(22)
"I have the 078 and really like it."
"I have both. If you’re only doing PO get the 078."
"I have a 078S and love it for both espresso and pourover."
"I also have the 078 and have zero complaints."
"I got my 078 at the early bird kickstarter price and i am very happy with it."
"Been using mine for the past 9 months with no problems so far."
"I own one and can wholeheartedly recommend it."
"For that budget, yes 078 gives the best bang."
"Under 1k I think it is hard to beat."
"Best grinder I have had and it looks great."
#5
DF64
4.5
(19)
"I have my own DF64 Gen 2 which I really admire and it has DLC burr set."
"For espresso, konti nlng DF64 na."
"Highly recommend the df64 gen 2, i got mine for £350."
"I have a df64 gen 2 that I use and love"
"You could also look at the DF64 lineup to see if there something in there you like."
"DF64V with SSP MP burrs."
"Have been very happy with DF64V so far and the difference is quite noticeable."
"I use a df64 gen 2 for espresso with a Lelit Bianca. It really does well and I’m satisfied."
"A DF64 gen 2 is $399 and works well for me."
"Df64 would be my vote."
#6
Wilfa
4.4
(16)
"Wilfa uniform"
"I can tell you that the Wilfa Svart was endorsed as an excellent choice by more than one highly recognized coffee shop owner."
"The best entry-level electric grinder for filter coffee is a Wilfa Svart."
"Wilfa Uniform, the version without the scales."
"I am very happy with my Wilfa Uniform."
"I'll recommend the wilfa svart."
"I’m happy with my Wilfa Svart."
"Wilfa Svart is pretty good, and James Hoffman recommended it in an older video."
"I recently got the Wilfa Uniform and is enjoying it."
"Your insights will surely be valuable to others who may be considering electric grinders for Turkish coffee."
#7
Fellow Ode Gen 2
4.8
(14)
"I’m really happy with my ode gen 2 If that helps."
"Gotta go Ode Gen 2. I like mine, and the idea that I could get the SSP burrs if I wanted to eventually was enticing."
"I love my Ode Gen 2. I considered a ton of stuff in the $3-500 range and this seemed to be my best bang for the buck."
"I cannot overstate how good the ode 2 is. The Coffee is just sweeter and more Juicy."
"The workflow, aesthetic, and flavor profile put the Ode over the top."
"Ended up on the ode and could not be happier. It drastically improved my coffee."
"Just found a Fellow Ode gen 2 for about 160$ in an online store here in EU- a perfect deal."
"Should sneak right within your budget."
"Good grinds, not too expensive, rather quiet and they pretty much fixed the static and the 'hopper' issues."
"The best out of all of them is the Ode Gen 2 with SSP MP burrs, however it’s rather difficult to find due to its popularity."
#8
Eureka
4.1
(12)
"Love my Eureka Filtro."
"I love my Eureka mignon oro single dose."
"Adding one of the Eureka’s to the list - notte, silenzio might be within budget."
"Eureka Filtro can do it with the Filter Burrs."
"Eureka Filtro, Perfetto, or similar options. Flat burrs for excellent uniformity and better build quality."
"One of the eureka mingons. I like the oro single dose."
"Try a eureka for this budget and it will offer a good coffee."
"Love my Eureka Mignon Filtro."
"Why not the Eureka Mignon Manuale?"
"Eureka Filtro with the espresso burrs is the other one that's in the same price range as the ESP and the Opus."
#9
DF
4.6
(10)
"Upgraded from a Sage Dose Control Pro to a DF54 semi-recently and couldn’t be happier."
"Love my DF54."
"DF54 has worse quality control and minimal customer service but definitely has a higher ceiling than the baratza as you learn."
"I have the bigger DF64 and am happy with the quality, and have had no issues. I think it is really a great value."
"I love my DF64 for everyday use."
"Df54 is $220 on Amazon and $160 on aliexpress. Makes fantastic espresso AND fantastic pour over. I love mine."
"I’m happy with df64. That said I make one drink per day."
"Df64 is under $400. That seems to be a great flat burr grinder in your price range."
"DF54 seems more reliable. Seems like the main problem is clogging for D54 which compared to some others seems like a fine trade off for the price."
"DF54 or Eureka Mignon"
#10
DF54
4.4
(9)
"Love my df54."
"DF54. So happy with it."
"I just received my DF54 this morning!"
"IMO the DF54 destroys everything even close to its price."
"DF54"
"The DF54 and Baratza Encore ESP often get recommended here."
"A good alternative is the DF54, which is getting excellent reviews and costs $230."
"Has been liked by many, here and otherwise"
"Df54 matches all your wishes (great quality,electric, not so noisy, sub $300, single dose)."
#11
Niche Zero
4.8
(8)
"I've Niche Zero and I'm very happy with it."
"I have a Niche Zero as well and it makes my $200 grinder look like trash."
"As long as you are OK with conical burrs, you can't beat the Niche Zero for ease of adjustability."
"If you want a grinder that is good out of the box then go for Niche Zero."
"You're probably going to want to look at the Niche Zero or the DF64."
"If you're asking for the best electric grinder for single dosing then someone has to mention the Niche Zero."
"I have a Niche Zero but thinking about getting a flat burr as a second grinder for light roast espresso and pour over."
"The Niche Zero is a great option for future proofing if you expect to get into espresso."
#12
Niche
4.8
(8)
"Take a look at the Niche Zero if you are ok with conical burrs."
"I quite like my Niche Zero, coming from an OE hand grinder."
"These folks convinced me to preorder the niche zero."
"If you want a grinder that will do espresso and pour over? If so, the Niche is up there."
"At that price point I’d go with the niche zero."
"The go to single dosing grinder will be the Niche Zero."
"Keep the Niche for espresso, or sell it and go up to a Lagom."
"There is a used Niche zero on coffeeswap."
#13
1Zpresso
4.5
(8)
"Order 1zpresso directly. Much better quality and ultimately coffee."
"My recommendation is to get a hand grinder icl. 1zpresso grinders are so fast and vastly superior to electric at this price point."
"I use an 1zpresso every morning. It’s quiet, does not wake up the family."
"I now use my jx-pro for aeropress and the occasionally morning coffee when I want my fav Mexican bean to taste like a chocolate bar."
"I cant stress how easy handgrinding dor pourover is on my 1zpresso jx. Like I was stupid impressed."
"I use my 1Zpresso JX pro with my makita drill (slow RPMs don't worry 😂) and it's pretty great."
"I got a Jx-pro grinder from 1Zpresso and I work well for espresso but you have to grind it manually."
"Simple answer is no, you won't find a proper electric grinder that can do espresso for $100."
#14
Ode
4.9
(7)
"I bought the ode gen 2 for this exact reason and find it to be very quiet and fast."
"I upgraded from my Baratza Encore to the Ode 2... I highly recommend it as an upgrade."
"Ode gen 2 is an excellent choice."
"At that price range for Pour over you cannot go wrong with the ODE2."
"I'm very happy with the cups I'm getting out of my ODE 2."
"And if you can spare the extra $67 margin will definitely be the best pour over grinder in that price range and at the moment generally"
"I usually would recommended the Ode v2, but the Timemore 078 seems to be worth the increase in price."
#15
Fellow Ode
4.6
(7)
"I love the Fellow Ode2."
"Get a fellow ode."
"Ode with stock burrs has been doing wonders for me, the grind has been perfect."
"An ODE would be my pick. I upgraded to SSP burrs and love them."
"Fellow Ode is an amazing pour over grinder for the price."
"I’m loving the ode with gen 2 burrs for pour over and aeropress."
"I’m loving my fellow ode."
#16
Lagom
4.4
(7)
"I have a Lagom Mini and love it for filter and espresso."
"The Lagom Casa is definitely an upgrade from the other two but at over twice the price."
"I like my Lagom Casa. Just installed the 65 burrs today and it grinds a bit faster than stock."
"Happy owner of lagom casa, You may consider this too."
"I just got a lagom casa for espresso and it's been working well."
"Best equivalent to the K Max without knowing your budget would probably be the Lagom Mini"
"Lagom Mini or the DF64 for that budget."
#17
Baratza Encore ESP
4.1
(7)
"K6 is the best if you don't mind hand grinding. For electric, ESP is the best on your list."
"Baratza ESP pops up here and there for ~£130, worth checking on HotUKdeals."
"FYI - After a whole bunch of reading up, I ended up buying a Baratza Encore ESP."
"1. Baratza Encore ESP, 2. Breville Smart Pro, and 3. Fellow Opus."
"Don’t cheap out on electric grinders OP."
"I've been using a Baratza Encore ESP since it was available from retailers in the US."
"Baratza Encore ESP. Consistent grind + carries over to espresso."
#18
Timemore 078
4.5
(6)
"Ive really enjoyed using my timemore 078 these past few months!"
"Still, get the 078 (non s). You will get the best filter possible."
"Timemore 078"
"If you can, stretch to timemore 078."
"Timemore 078 would be best before diminishing returns."
"Gen 2 is not really gonna be a noticeable upgrade (in taste) unless you do ssp multipurpose, at which point the timemore 078 is a more appealing option."
#19
Comandante
4.3
(6)
"Personally I got a Comandante which is one of the more expensive ones."
"My Comandante has <0.1g retention and I have no worries with it's ability to grind."
"Comandante is so so so much better."
"Comandante!"
"My comandante is great, but my forte is noticeably better."
"No electric grinder under $300 will come close to the quality of the Comandante."
#20
Mazzer
4.5
(4)
"You should be able to pick up a used Mazzer that would out last your lifetime."
"Get a good second hand Mazzer. Much more bang for your buck than a new Baratza Encore."
"I bought a super old dirty mazzer for like $80 on ebay."
"At your price point, for espresso, look at used grinders."
#21
Baratza Virtuoso
4.5
(4)
"I have a Baratza Virtuoso that I upgraded from an Encore."
"I couldn't be more happy with my virtuoso"
"Electric pourover grinder? Virtuoso or maybe a Sette 30 with the S2 burr."
"We recently acquired a Baratza Virtuoso that we're liking so far."
#22
Wilfa Uniform
4.3
(4)
"If you where happy with wilfa, I have the uniform for 3 years and had zero issues so far."
"I just ordered a Wilfa Uniform the other day for my first proper grinder."
"Isn’t the Wilfa uniform better than the ode?"
"I also use C3 mostly for trips and experimenting with aeropress, then Wilfa Uniform for everything else."
#23
Fellow Opus
4.3
(4)
"Was surprised how much better the same coffee tastes over using a £50 bodum burr."
"Fellow Opus is decent one."
"I use the opus and love it. Great for aeropress great for drip."
"Opus. It’s quiet, grinds for the entire range of brewing styles and is a solid build."
#24
Eureka DF54
4.3
(4)
"Imo if you truly care about taste get df54 or a k6 hand grinder."
"You won't go wrong with either the DF54 or the Itop40s."
"I think the df54 sounds like the way to go."
"Df54 for electric."
#25
Wilfa Svart
4.0
(4)
"I believe Wilfa Svart could be one"
"I've been quite happy with the coffee it produces."
"Be warned though that they’re known for having motor issues, which mine is suffering from right now."
"Any of the Wilfa Svart models might be well worth your while."
#26
Eureka Mignon
3.8
(4)
"I recommend at least considering this grinder."
"Personally, I like the Eureka Mignon series."
"You might want to consider one of the Eureka Mignon espresso grinders."
"Eureka Mignon grinders are not good for switching between grind sizes."
#27
Baratza ESP
4.3
(3)
"I have the Baratza ESP and love it."
"Encore ESP"
"I have the ESP and it's really good."
#28
DF 54
4.3
(3)
"Spend more for a DF54
Absolutely worth it."
"Try DF54 SA budget mo or go for a hand grinder for better cup results."
"DF54"
#29
Lagom Mini
4.3
(3)
"I love my lagom mini :)"
"Lagom Mini and Timemore Sculptor 064s or 078s seem to serve this role, from what I've read and watched."
"I wonder if it could be the new recommended entry level electric espresso grinder."
#30
1Zpresso JX Pro
4.3
(3)
"If you could up a little your budget the Jx Pro is best suited for espresso."
"I'd probably go with an higher end 1zpresso, like the jx pro."
"The answer is the 1zpresso JX Pro hand grinder."
#31
Sette
3.3
(4)
"If you already have the Sette, you can add a hand grinder for pourover without using up your whole budget"
"I’m holding out and going to get a refurbed Sette 270."
"The cheapest suitable grinder would be a used Sette 270."
"Sette is so loud. Increased risk of tinnitus not worth it."
#32
Electric Grinder
4.0
(3)
"I have an electric grinder just for espresso."
"Good grinders give you consistent size, work fast thus don't heat up the beans."
"Better grind quality for the price, plus less mess and less noise."
#33
Timemore 064s
4.0
(3)
"Seems that consensus is that grinder accounts for majority of quality aside from beans themselves."
"Timemore 064s."
"Otherwise get timemore 064s with ssp mp burrs."
#34
Eureka Atom 75
5.0
(2)
"Atom 75 from Eureka f.e. Fast, quiet, and fluffff grinds."
"Atom75 is super super quiet."
#35
Mamba
5.0
(2)
"Had my mamba electric herb grinder for a year now, and it's still going strong 💪"
"Mamba grinder, had mine for 2 years now, usbc, directs the flos straight into your capsules or bowl."
#36
SK40
5.0
(2)
"It’s such a better espresso grinder"
"Sk40 or df54 definitely the two best choices."
#37
Philos
5.0
(2)
"Just picked up the Philos. It’s my first big boy grinder. And… it’s so easy to use and good!"
"If it were me, I'd get the Philos with I189D burrs."
#38
Eg-1
5.0
(2)
"Eg-1 or any 98mm grinder with HU burr (p100, 01, etc)"
"Budget? Without one, an EG-1 with the SSP Ultra burrs or an EK43 aligned by Titus."
#39
1Zpresso Jmax
4.5
(2)
"In my opinion don't get electric one get J-MAX if he drinks espresso."
"The Jmax is really good for darker and medium roasts."
#40
Fellow Ode Gen 1
4.5
(2)
"Cannot overstate how big a difference that has made!!"
"Factory-refurbished, with the same warranty of a new Ode 1."
#41
Eureka Atom Pro
4.5
(2)
"Very happy with Eureka Atom pro. It is a big step up for filter."
"Eureka Atom Pro meets my needs for both espresso and clever pour over."
#42
Hibrew
4.5
(2)
"Look into Hibrew G5"
"I just ordered a hibrew g5. Heard good things about it."
#43
Ode Gen 2
4.5
(2)
"I ended up just buying an Ode 2. I’m quite happy with it."
"Ode Gen 2 is really quiet"
#44
KINGrinder
4.5
(2)
"If your focus is pourovers and $200 is your budget, I would get a handgrinder. Either the Kingrinder K6 or the 1ZPresso ZP6."
"I personally can't justify the expense of an electric grinder when I can get great grounds easily from my KINGrinder."
#45
Eureka Mignon Crono
4.5
(2)
"It's definitely my end-game grinder."
"Bonus points if you're in Vancouver."
#46
DF64 Gen 2
4.5
(2)
"Not sure how the df64 Gen 2 is not being recommended."
"I have the DF64 gen2 and its a very good grinder for its price."
#47
Bodum Bistro
4.0
(2)
"I have loved my bodum bistro."
"I use a bodum bistro burr grinder and it works well for me."
#48
Sette 270
4.0
(2)
"The Sette 270 is supposed to be very good, but loud."
"It's a simple no nonsense grinder, very fast but bit noisy."
#49
1ZPresso
4.0
(2)
"If your focus is pourovers and $200 is your budget, I would get a handgrinder. Either the Kingrinder K6 or the 1ZPresso ZP6."
"For $300, I'd say get the idea of an electric grinder out of your head and roll with a zp6."
#50
Sage Smart Pro
4.0
(2)
"I too have the sage smart pro and for that price range I think it’s pretty versatile."
"Works a treat, I get good consistency, great espresso."
#51
Sette 30
4.0
(2)
"It does the job well. No complaints so far."
"I’ve been quite impressed with the Sette 30."
#52
Bodum
3.5
(2)
"I picked up a Bodum a couple of years ago for about $70. Use it daily, still going strong."
"Bodum but they have a habit of just not working one day."
#53
Encore
3.0
(2)
"I'd recommend keeping the Encore for drip, and adding an SD-40 or Lagom Mini for espresso."
"Was using Encore for espresso back then, not a dedicated fine grinder so don't expect much but it's definitely cheap."
#54
X-Grind
5.0
(1)
"I've been using an X-Grind grinder for a while now and have been very happy with it."
#55
Fiorenzato
5.0
(1)
"I am really pleased with the quality and consistency it outputs."
#56
Black & Decker
5.0
(1)
"It's the best."
#57
JX
5.0
(1)
"The jx will have much better consistency and grind quality than the rocky."
#58
Starseeker EDGE Grinder
5.0
(1)
"Consider the Starseeker EDGE grinder. I personally have one and it’s been excellent."
#59
Mignon
5.0
(1)
"I’d pick up a Mignon Zero from ECS when they have the Black Friday sale."
#60
La San Marco
4.0
(1)
"Maybe something second hand? I bought a 3 year old La San Marco that has 84mm burrs for 150 euro’s."
#61
KR804
4.0
(1)
"I'd look for used big flat burr like KR804 or EK if you can find and don't mind the size"
#62
Ceado E37S
4.0
(1)
"I just picked up a Ceado E37S today and it is reasonably quiet."
#63
Oxo Brew
4.0
(1)
"Consider the Baratza Encore, Breville Smart Grinder Pro, or Oxo Brew Conical Burr Grinder for options under $200."
#64
Timemore C3
4.0
(1)
"Get a c3 since it's in your budget."
#65
Timemore C2/C3
4.0
(1)
"Better get a timemore c2/c3 if you have this much budget."
#66
1Zpresso K-Ultra
4.0
(1)
"I know you asked for an electric grinder but at that price point you can get a very good manual grinder capable of both espresso and filter."
#67
Virtuoso
4.0
(1)
"My Virtuoso ($220) has provided me with a solid coarse grind."
#68
K 6
4.0
(1)
"K6 for £85-£100 is great."
#69
Henkel
4.0
(1)
"I have the henkel electric grinder set for salt and pepper. A little slow to grind up the pepper but very consistent."
#70
ESP
3.0
(1)
"Using this for a few months now. This will suffice if you are making coffee with finer grounds."
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