Best hand grinder on Reddit
476 reviews from r/pourover, r/espresso, r/JamesHoffmann and 14 more subreddits
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#1
1Zpresso
4.6
(163)
"1zpresso q2 heptagonal on aliexpress"
"It’s fantastic. I was quite surprised how nice it is for the price."
"+rep for 1zpresso q2"
"My travel grinder is the 1Zpresso Q2 - fits inside of my aeropress perfectly."
"I like the 1zpresso JX PRO."
"I started my espresso journey hand grinding beans, I actually loved my 1Zspresso."
"An excellent espresso-focused grinder that should be close to your price range."
"If you’re looking for more body than clarity, you might want to consider the 1Zpresso K-Ultra."
"Both 1ZPresso models you're eyeing are great choices for a long-lasting hand grinder"
"I am very happy with it."
#2
Kingrinder
4.5
(75)
"I had to make similar decision these days and went with Kingrinder K6."
"Verhy happy with it. I'd say start there, if you are disappointed, you can sell it at almost no loss and try something more expensive."
"I’ve decided to clean it down and keep it because it’s so capable."
"Kingrinder K6."
"Lots of adjustability and decent price point!"
"I bought the K6 because of its reputation as a good espresso grinder."
"The K6 is an excellent espresso grinder."
"The KinGrinder K6... routinely is recommended here for espresso grinding."
"Kingrinder K6. Prime day"
"Kingrinder K6. Easily the best grinder in its price range."
#3
Timemore
4.2
(68)
"Timemore c2"
"Timemore C2 Max grinds exactly a 6-cup basket."
"I have the timemore chestnut c2, and it's really good. It’s easy to use, durable, and produces a consistent grind."
"Timemore C3 ESP yung gamit ko ngayon for about 2 weeks now."
"I use a Timemore C2 and love it. Especially for the price."
"Get a Timemore C2/C3 or a Kingrinder."
"C40 with the red clix upgrade. It will last so long they'll be able to grind your cremated remains with it."
"If i was packing lightly... I would set my eye on timemore nano 3."
"I'm extremely happy with it. All-metal construction and grinds really fast."
"Look at the Timemore C3 and C3S. Outstanding value for money."
#4
Comandante
4.6
(55)
"Comandante c40 is top of the top."
"I haven't let me down once."
"For me the commandante has been the best ive tried!"
"If you don't mind the internal grind adjustment (I don't at all), the C40 is awesome."
"I wouldn't change it for the world."
"I went with the Comandante X25 Trailmaster as its top-quality."
"I love my commandante and it was about 350-400 canadian."
"I use a Comandante C40 Mk4 for V60, Kalita, Chemex."
"I have a Comandante C40 MK4 that I don't need anymore. It works great."
"I had enough of overthinking and just extended budget and bought C40 lmao."
#5
Kinu
4.8
(16)
"Been grinding my beans daily with the Kinu M47 for 3-4 years."
"My favorite is the Kinu for dark and medium roasts and the zp6 for light roasts."
"I love it, have never had any qualms."
"The Kinu is a beast."
"In the end, I went with the Kinu."
"Kinu M47 is your answer. A fantastic piece of engineer."
"It doesn’t get better than the Kinu m47 classic."
"Kinu M47, hands down. Mine is like new despite been using it several times a day for 2 years."
"I had the kinu for something like 1 1/2 years without any issues before selling it."
"You can try the kinu m47 phoenix."
#6
Pietro
4.3
(15)
"Pietro, I think is going to be best."
"The 'end game' hand grinder options for filter are in my opinion the Pietro or the ZP6."
"A little more expensive but my Pietro with pro burs is incredible. I can’t recommend it enough."
"Yeah, Pietro with pro brew burrs!"
"If you have the budget for Pietro, it is the endgame."
"I have an Ode Gen 2 and had a Pietro with the Pro Brew burrs."
"The Pietro with pro brew burrs is by far the "clearest" hand grinder on the market."
"I have a pietro and love it."
"Pietro with pro burs."
"Pietro is the best tastewise."
#7
ZP6
4.4
(9)
"ZP6 for ultimate clarity or K Ultra would be my picks."
"ZP6 special. It's very easy to grind even for very light roasted beans."
"ZP6 if strictly for the V60."
"Literally just got the zp6 as an upgrade to my jx-pro."
"I have a ZP6 and a Craig Lynn HG-1 Prime."
"Zp6 for pour over light roast."
"Love my ZP6 😬"
"I have a ZP6 and an Ode G2. Clarity comes at a cost."
"If on budget then get ZP6."
#8
1Zpresso Q2
4.0
(9)
"The 1z Q2 actually can do espresso."
"I use the 1zpresso Q2 for pourover - not for espresso by any means."
"I agree an $80 q2 with 20% off is your best bet right now."
"I'm pretty sure the Q2 fits inside the aeropress."
"I have a Q2 hepta and a K-Pro."
"I feel like Aeropress is forgiving enough that Q2 will suffice."
"1zpresso Q2. Cheaper, smaller, lighter, and easier to use than the k series."
"Maybe the 1Zpresso Q2 fit some of your requirements."
"I have a heptagonal Q2 and I really like it."
#9
Knock
4.4
(7)
"It's absolutely great"
"I'm really happy with the feld47 so far."
"KNOCK Aergrind has been great traveling for the last several years."
"Small and good for occasional use"
"I've used a Knock Feld 47 for both filter and espresso for a few years now and I've been very pleased with it."
"Big vote for the knock aergrind."
"Knock Aergrind. It's actually designed to fit into an Aeropress."
#10
Orphan Espresso
4.5
(6)
"I just got the Orphan Espresso Lido OG and this thing RIPS!"
"Can vouch for the build and grind quality of the LIDO OG."
"Add the Orphan Espresso Lido 3 to your list."
"I have a Orphan Espresso Lido 3 that I use for both filter and espresso."
"[The Lido OE Basic] claims it can hold up to 70g."
"Look at the orphan espresso grinders."
#11
K6
5.0
(5)
"I just got a K6 last week and it's been working wonders."
"K6 slaps."
"I upgraded from the porlex mini and couldn’t be more happier with the upgrade."
"It's outdated and the K6 can go toe to toe with it."
"I’ve never brewed a bad cup and thought ‘Maybe I need to upgrade my grinder.’ It’s definitely up there when it comes to value-for-money."
#12
K-Max
4.6
(5)
"I have a K-Max - love it for its external adjustment."
"I'd get a K-Max in your situation."
"K-max is sure bet."
"Definitely go for K-Max over C40."
"Have the k-max and enjoy it. But I’ve really only heard good things about the Jx-pro."
#13
K
4.8
(4)
"K-Ultra, ZP6,..."
"Like moving from a Ford to a Mercedes."
"The objectively best ones right now are C40, K Max/ Ultra, K47."
#14
Comandante C40
4.7
(3)
"I've been using it for two years now and love it."
"C40 if you plan to have a range of flexibility."
"My advise would be get 2 grinders if you can afford it."
#15
Q2
4.3
(3)
"The 7-blade Q2 is fantastic and fits in the aeropress plunger."
"The Q2 is a great little travel grinder with a nice workflow."
"An $80 q2 with 20% off is your best bet right now."
#16
J-Max
4.0
(3)
"My J-Max does awesome."
"J-max if you have big hands."
"The J-Max can handle espresso and AeroPress, but I find it lacking for French press or drip."
#17
Porlex
4.0
(3)
"My porlex handgrinder works like a champ and is pretty cheap."
"They can borrow my old Porlex mini, or Hario Skerton."
"Porlex Mini is often paired with the AeroPress but I don’t think it’s that good."
#18
VSSL
5.0
(2)
"The best aeropress hand grinder is the Vssl, fight me!"
"I love my vssl, great portability and it's built to last."
#19
Fellow
4.5
(2)
"I would pick a Fellow Ode Gen 2"
"If you’re just doing anything but espresso then fellow ode gen 2 is a great all around machine."
#20
Weber
4.5
(2)
"But you neglected to mention the **best** hand grinder, the Weber HG-2."
"Weber SG-1."
#21
K4
4.0
(2)
"Often recommended here, a KinGrinder K4 or K6 manual grinder."
"I've heard good things about the chestnut."
#22
Feldgrind
4.0
(2)
"Availability can be tough sometimes, but the Feldgrind/Aergrind are pretty damn decent for the price."
"I have a Feldgrind and a jx pro. They're both capable of grinding for espresso."
#23
unknown
3.0
(2)
"I bought a $9 handgrinder at Homegoods/TJMAXX that I take with me on trips to use with my Picopresso."
"Bought one of the hand grinders the hipsters on the coffee reddit always swear by. Took me like 20 minutes to hand grind enough coffee for my 10 cup pourover setup."
#24
Orphan
5.0
(1)
"Orphan pharos 2.0 not the most compact, but is the best hand grinder."
#25
Helor
5.0
(1)
"I have the Helor 101 and love the way it looks and feels."
#26
K-Pro
5.0
(1)
"I decided to go with the K-Pro."
#27
BPlus
5.0
(1)
"BPlus Apollo hand grinder. Grinds 18 grams in 45 seconds."
#28
ExaGrind
5.0
(1)
"Get the ExaGrind, it was built to go with the Picopresso."
#29
Mazzer
4.0
(1)
"Anyone have experience with the Mazzer? Used a few Mazzer in the past for electric grinders and have always been impressed."
#30
Flair
4.0
(1)
"The flair royal grinder is cost effective and works well."
#31
OE
4.0
(1)
"I have a classic and my son uses the same grinder for a chemex."
#32
Lido
4.0
(1)
"I got good quality espresso with it."
#33
Wacaco
4.0
(1)
"The Exagrind is also only £120 or $120 works well for the Wacaco pipamoka, cuppamoka, Aeropress go, even adjusts for espresso if later you want to try."
#34
Rhinowares
4.0
(1)
"I've used the Rhinowares Compact for years, it's a good budget option."
#35
K series
4.0
(1)
"The K series, while pricey, are great multipurpose hand grinders."
#36
C2/Q2
4.0
(1)
"Either the C2 or Q2 if you want to spend a bit more then the JX."
#37
Normcore
4.0
(1)
"I've had success with the normcore grinder."
#38
Hario
3.0
(1)
"I started with Hario slim, for price range it’s ok but it’s more likely to destroy your v60 hobby than anything else."
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