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CoffeeGeek
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Best Budget Coffee Grinders for 2025 - CoffeeGeek
February 25, 2025 - With so many options, we define the “budget” range for quality coffee grinders as $100 to $300. That might seem like a significant investment, but when you consider the impact a great grinder has on your coffee’s flavour, it becomes one of the best upgrades you can make.
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Reddit
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r/Coffee on Reddit: Wanted: Quality grinder at (relatively) affordable price
October 29, 2022 -

Hi!

I looked through the old posts but didn't find anything newer than 4 years ago, so I thought I would pose the question fresh.

My husband loves fresh coffee, to the extent that since I've known him he always grinds fresh beans every day, uses local beans, and either uses a French press or a pour over method to make his coffee every morning. He has expressed interest in upgrading his cheap blade grinder (sorry if the terminology is wrong) and wants to upgrade to a burr grinder. I have $150-$175 to spend on him for Christmas. Any recommendations on which grinder is the best option?

I looked at the Baratza in that price range, but I saw a number of reviews that said the grinder broke within a year. It's hard to tell what is user error and what is actual defect. I also looked at a Cuisinart option for 1/3 the price and it looked nice, but I also feel like a brand like Baratza that sells $800+ grinders probably knows a thing or two and the lower model will still be worth it.

I'll take any guidance I can get. I don't drink coffee myself so I have to rely on others to tell me what's actually good. TIA!!

Update: thank you all so much for your help and advice! The coffee sub is really a welcoming place! I'll be checking out the Baratza site for their refurbished options and if that doesn't work out I'll check out the Encore. Thank you all so much!!

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Affordable electrical coffee grinders recommendations?
Get a used encore. I just sold mine for $75. You should be able to find similar deals. More on reddit.com
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Best cheap espresso grinder?
It looks like you've flaired your post as asking for what equipment to get. We recommend first checking out the Espresso Aficionados buying guide for some of the more popular machines and grinders at different price points. If your question hasn't been answered there and you need more help, please add the following details to your post or by adding a comment in the following format: Location: Helps determine availability Budget (with currency): Overall budget, or ideally, having separate espresso machine and grinder budgets. A rough rule is that your grinder budget should be at least 25-40% of your machine budget. Drink types: Do you drink mostly straight espresso, milk-based beverages (e.g., lattes, cappuccinos), or a fairly even split? This helps narrow down whether a single-boiler-dual-use (SBDU), heat exchanger (HX), or dual boiler (DB) machine would be more appropriate for your needs. Drink frequency: How many drinks would you be making back-to-back at one time? Do you plan on entertaining guests often? This informs how large your brew (and steam) boilers should be, as smaller boilers will need to refill and reheat/repressurize more frequently, thus potentially causing a bottleneck. Space: Any limitations on countertop space? Manual vs. electric: Hand-operated machines and grinders are typically cheaper than their similarly-performing electric counterparts. Please indicate if you have a preference for manual or electric machines and/or grinders (or open to either). Comfort with tinkering: Some machines can be made significantly more functional/efficient with aftermarket modifications, albeit at the expense of possibly voiding your warranty. Please indicate if you'd rather have a machine that works "as-is"/"out-of-the-box" or whether you'd be open to modding/tinkering I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. More on reddit.com
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Best grinder for the price?
Because you asked for budget grinder for pour over, I’d recommend you get an Ode 1 (found in the $100-150 range brand new) and maybe upgrade to Gen 2 burrs or SSP burrs down the line. More on reddit.com
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Wanted: Quality grinder at (relatively) affordable price
Baratza Encore is the best in class in that price range and price point. I'd recommend that, you will find good and bad review at both ends of the scale, it's still the best entry level grinder at that price range, and Baratza is a decent company with good support. They're on sale now too, which is not often. More on reddit.com
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NYTimes
nytimes.com › kitchen › coffee › the best coffee grinder
Your Fancy Beans Need a Great Coffee Grinder. We Found the Best.
1 week ago - This compact grinder is easy to use and has a wider range than most budget grinders, but it’s less consistent than our top pick and less repairable. ... The OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder is the best we’ve tried in its price range ...
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Serious Eats
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We Tested 19 Coffee Grinders to Find the Best Ones for Drip, Espresso, Pour-Over, and More
October 7, 2025 - We separately tested 11 handheld coffee grinders, but we are including our favorite in this review. It was fast, ground top-notch coffee, and was easy to adjust. If you’re traveling or want a super-compact coffee grinder, get this. For a budget pick, snag this one from Timemore, which nearly matched the 1Zpresso in all of our tests.
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Coffee Chronicler
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The 9 Best Manual Coffee Grinders in 2025 | No *BS Review
December 3, 2025 - The Timemore C2 is one of the cheapest ways to get good coffee at home. The device looks good, and it feels good in the hand. If you compare this with previous entry-level models such as the Hario Skerton, we’re in a different league.
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Coffee Kev
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Best Coffee Grinders | Kev's 2026 Burr Grinder US Review
3 weeks ago - Runner Up: Breville Smart Grinder Pro (with a note that it’s also the best budget all rounder, will work for all brew methods, if anyone isn’t sure what brew method they’re going to go for, they should probably go for this if they’re ...
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YouTube
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This Budget Grinder Changes the Game (Kingrinder P Series Review) - YouTube
Looking for the best budget coffee grinder that actually delivers in the cup? In this video, I put the Kingrinder P Series to the test — and the results shoc...
Published   September 9, 2025
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CNET
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The 3 Best Coffee Grinders of 2026, Expert Tested - CNET
February 21, 2025 - Overall, my top pick is the Oxo Brew Conical Burr Grinder -- it's not only the best burr coffee grinder we tested, but also my top all-around choice. If the Oxo grinder doesn't suit your needs, there are plenty of great alternatives.
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Batch Coffee Club
batchcoffee.co.uk › stories › best-burr-coffee-grinder
8 Best Coffee Grinders 2025
November 26, 2025 - Best Coffee Grinder Overall: Wilfa Svart – £129 Best Coffee Grinder For All Methods: Sage Smart Grinder – £179 Best Premium Coffee Grinder: Niche Zero – £450 Best Budget Coffee Grinder: De’Longhi KG79 – £48 Best Coffee Grinder ...
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Chowhound
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10 Of The Best Coffee Grinders If You're On A Budget - Chowhound
September 2, 2025 - It's a delicate balance, and with the ESP, the Baratza engineers simply refined the burrs settings to allow for high-resolution espresso grinds, in addition to coming with a dosing cup, for easy transfer of grinds to the portafilter.
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Presto Coffee Roasters
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The Best Budget Home Coffee Grinders | Presto Coffee – Presto Coffee Roasters
December 20, 2022 - Do you start your mornings with a bit of a hit of espresso? If so, the KRUPS GX550850 is the budget espresso grinder for you. Using flat burrs, a small quantity of beans is milled – enough for 12 cups of ground coffee.
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Coffee Chronicler
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The 9 Top Burr Coffee Grinders of 2024 | No BS* Guide & Reviews
August 3, 2025 - Q: What would you recommend for espresso grinding? A: Many grinders in this article can also grind for espresso. If you are on a budget, the DF54 is a really good espresso grinder.
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WIRED
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6 Best Coffee Grinders For All Budgets, Tested & Approved (2025) | WIRED
August 13, 2025 - In this guide, we focused on the ... four figures just on a grinder. For most people and most budgets, our top pick, the Baratza Encore ESP ($200), will be the best choice, with sturdy construction and 30 grind adjustments for ...
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Reddit
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r/pourover on Reddit: Affordable electrical coffee grinders recommendations?
October 29, 2024 -

I’m looking to get an electrical coffee grinder suitable to enjoy V60. I see a lot of you guys have Fellow, very cool but that is a bit over my budget rn I would say.

Is there anything you would suggest below 100 bucks?

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Coffee Addicts
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Coffee Grinders Canada | Coffee Addicts
Coffee addicts carries a full range of coffee grinders for all skill levels and preferences. Shop at the best prices in Canada today.
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NYTimes
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The 4 Best Home Espresso Machines of 2026 | Reviews by Wirecutter
October 17, 2025 - We are currently testing the Baratza Encore ESP, which has 20 grind sizes for espresso and another 20 for methods like pour-over, French press, or drip. This combination is handy for those who don’t want to constrain themselves to one type ...
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INeedCoffee
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Best Coffee Grinders Under $100 - INeedCoffee
December 19, 2017 - If you make just a cup or two at a time and don’t mind spending a minute or two hand-grinding, get the Hario Skerton. It is also the best choice for traveling, camping, and kitchens short on extra electrical outlets.
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YouTube
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The Best Espresso Grinder Under £250 - YouTube
Was excited to explore the options of this price category, to see what the best espresso grinder under £250 might be. The grinders reviewed are:Baratza Encor...
Published   November 18, 2024
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Best Budget Espresso Grinder - YouTube
In this video, we dive into an updated look at what I think is the best budget espresso grinder on the market – the DF54. You’ll hear my honest thoughts on w...
Published   November 17, 2024