Choosing a coffee grinder is difficult. There are many brands and models, and not every grinder is suitable for every brewing method. In this guide, we compare ten electric coffee grinders from our range by use (filter coffee, espresso, or both), burr type, and price range. This makes it easier to see which grinder to consider.
How do you make your coffee?
Don't start with the brand, but with how you make your coffee. That's why we've divided the ten grinders into three groups. Prices are from October 2026. You can find the current price on the product page.
- Filter: for pour-over, AeroPress, and French press (two grinders).
- Espresso: for grinding directly into your portafilter (five grinders).
- Both: one grinder for espresso and filter coffee (three grinders).
For filter coffee
- Fellow Ode Brew Gen 2 (advanced): 64 mm flat burrs and 31 settings. A single-dose grinder with a bean hopper of about 100 grams. It is made for filter coffee and is not suitable for espresso.
- Hario V60 Compact N (starter): a compact electric grinder with a stainless steel burr, 39 settings from coarse to fine, and a 100-gram bean hopper. Espresso with a portafilter is not confirmed.
For espresso
- Lelit Fred PL043MMI (starter): 38 mm conical burrs, stepless adjustment, and a 250-gram bean hopper. Grind directly into the portafilter and operate it with a single button. The most affordable espresso grinder in this selection.
- Quick Mill Apollo 060 (advanced): an Italian grinder with a stainless steel housing, flat burrs, and a glass bean hopper. It grinds directly into the portafilter.
- Gaggia MDF 55 (advanced): 55 mm flat burrs, stepless adjustment, and a touchscreen for timed dosing. The components are made by Eureka.
- Ascaso H64 (pro): 64 mm flat burrs, stepless adjustment, a timer, and a 300-gram bean hopper. You can also use it as a single-dose grinder.
- Macap MI40 Touch Pro (pro): a commercial grinder with 65 mm flat burrs, stepless adjustment, a touchscreen, and a 1.2 kg bean hopper. Designed for making a lot of coffee at once.
For espresso and filter
- Fellow Opus Gen 2 (advanced): 48 mm conical burrs, stepless adjustment, automatic stop function, and a 100-gram bean hopper. Suitable for espresso and filter coffee.
- Eureka Mignon Specialita (advanced): 55 mm flat burrs, stepless adjustment and a touchscreen with two dose settings and continuous grinding. Also available in another colour.
- Timemore Sculptor 064S (pro): 64 mm flat burrs and adjustable speed. Suitable for espresso and filter.
The grinders at a glance
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| Grinder | Level | Espresso | Filter | Burr | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lelit Fred PL043MMI | Beginner | Yes | โ | Conical, 38 mm | โฌ |
| Hario V60 Compact N | Beginner | โ | Yes | Stainless steel | โฌ |
| Fellow Opus Gen 2 | Advanced | Yes | Yes | Conical, 48 mm | โฌ |
| Fellow Ode Brew Gen 2 | Advanced | No | Yes | Flat, 64 mm | โฌโฌ |
| Quick Mill Apollo 060 | Advanced | Yes | โ | Flat | โฌโฌ |
| Eureka Mignon Specialita | Advanced | Yes | Yes | Flat, 55 mm | โฌโฌ |
| Gaggia MDF 55 | Advanced | Yes | โ | Flat, 55 mm | โฌโฌ |
| Timemore Sculptor 064S | Pro | Yes | Yes | Flat, 64 mm | โฌโฌโฌ |
| Ascaso H64 | Pro | Yes | โ | Flat, 64 mm | โฌโฌโฌ |
| Macap MI40 Touch Pro | Pro | Yes | โ | Flat, 65 mm | โฌโฌโฌ |
Which grinder suits which needs?
- Filter only: Fellow Ode Brew Gen 2 (64 mm flat burrs, 31 settings, single dose).
- Lowest price for espresso: Lelit Fred PL043MMI.
- Espresso and filter in one grinder: Fellow Opus Gen 2, Eureka Mignon Specialita and Timemore Sculptor 064S. All three are confirmed suitable for both.
- Large quantities of coffee: Macap MI40 Touch Pro (1.2 kg bean hopper, commercial grinder).
Flat or conical?
This refers to the shape of the burrs. In this selection, the Fellow Opus Gen 2 and Lelit Fred have conical burrs. The Hario Compact N has a stainless steel burr; its shape is not specified. The other seven grinders have flat burrs. Shape doesn't tell you everything about quality. The burr diameter, adjustment and grinder construction also matter.
Stepless or stepped?
With a stepless adjustment, you can fine-tune the grind infinitely. Thatโs useful for espresso, where small differences change the extraction time. The Fellow Ode Brew Gen 2 has 31 fixed settings, and the Hario Compact N has 39.
Are you also looking for an espresso machine?
Read Which espresso machine is right for you? and browse our espresso machines.
How fine should you grind, and how do you store your beans?
Read How fine should I grind? and store your beans properly with the tips in Storing coffee.
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