The 10 Best Coffee Grinders as of July 2026

How we ranked these coffee grinders

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each coffee grinder does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

We also weigh real-world owner reviews — star ratings and how many people left them — and whether each product has the features you'd expect in its class.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Coffee Grinders	Score	Best for	Type	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	Fellow Ode Gen 2	9.1	Best for filter	Electric burr	£290	View Price
2	Baratza Encore ESP	9.0	Best espresso & filter	Electric burr	£200	View Price
3	Eureka Mignon Specialita	9.0	Best home espresso	Electric burr	£350	View Price
4	1Zpresso JX-Pro	8.9	Best manual	Manual burr	£150	View Price
5	Baratza Encore	8.7	Best filter value	Electric burr	£140	View Price
6	Sage Smart Grinder Pro	8.6	Best for espresso beginners	Electric burr	£180	View Price
7	Timemore Chestnut C3	8.6	Best budget manual	Manual burr	£70	View Price
8	Wilfa Svart	8.5	Best simple electric filter	Electric burr	£120	View Price
9	Hario Skerton Pro	8.1	Best ultra-budget manual	Manual burr	£35	View Price
10	De'Longhi KG79	7.9	Best budget electric	Electric burr	£45	View Price

The full ranking

Best for filter

Fellow Ode Gen 2

9.1Our number one pick.

Fellow's Ode Gen 2 is a beautiful, quiet flat-burr grinder built specifically for filter coffee, with superb grind consistency and minimal mess. It is filter-focused rather than for espresso and pricey, but for pour-over and batch brew it is exceptional.

Grind quality: 9.4Consistency: 9.4Build: 9.2Value: 8.4

Pros

Superb filter consistency
Quiet and tidy
Gorgeous design

Cons

Not for espresso
Expensive

Check price on Amazon≈ £290

Best espresso & filter

Baratza Encore ESP

9.0A superb runner-up.

Baratza's Encore ESP upgrades the classic Encore with espresso-capable fine grinding, giving consistent grounds for everything from filter to espresso at home. It is pricier than basic grinders, but the consistency and serviceability are excellent.

Grind quality: 9.2Consistency: 9.0Build: 8.8Value: 8.8

Pros

Espresso to filter range
Consistent grind
Easy to service

Cons

Pricey
A little messy

Check price on Amazon≈ £200

Best home espresso

Eureka Mignon Specialita

9.0Rounds out our top three.

Eureka's Mignon Specialita is a quiet, compact espresso grinder with stepless adjustment and excellent consistency, a favourite for home espresso setups. It is expensive and espresso-focused, but the dialling-in and quietness are superb.

Grind quality: 9.2Consistency: 9.2Build: 9.0Value: 8.4

Pros

Excellent for espresso
Quiet and compact
Stepless adjustment

Cons

Pricey
Espresso-focused

Check price on Amazon≈ £350

Best manual

1Zpresso JX-Pro

8.9A standout in the upper half.

The 1Zpresso JX-Pro is a superb hand grinder with excellent build, fast grinding and precise, repeatable adjustment, brilliant for espresso and filter for those who don't mind manual effort. It takes elbow grease, but the grind quality rivals far pricier electrics.

Grind quality: 9.2Consistency: 9.0Build: 9.2Value: 9.0

Pros

Excellent grind for the price
Precise adjustment
Travel-friendly

Cons

Manual effort
Slower for big batches

Check price on Amazon≈ £150

Best filter value

Baratza Encore

8.7A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The classic Baratza Encore is the go-to entry burr grinder for filter coffee, with reliable, consistent grinds and brilliant serviceability at a fair price. It struggles for fine espresso, but for filter it is a long-standing value champion.

Grind quality: 8.8Consistency: 8.8Build: 8.6Value: 9.2

Pros

Reliable filter grinds
Easy to service
Great value

Cons

Not for espresso
Plasticky

Check price on Amazon≈ £140

Best for espresso beginners

Sage Smart Grinder Pro

8.6Great value in the middle of the pack.

Sage's Smart Grinder Pro offers dose and grind-size control with espresso-capable fineness, pairing well with Sage espresso machines for home baristas. It is a touch retentive and plasticky, but versatile and good value for espresso starters.

Grind quality: 8.6Consistency: 8.4Build: 8.4Value: 8.8

Pros

Espresso-capable
Dose control
Pairs with Sage machines

Cons

Some retention
Plasticky

Check price on Amazon≈ £180

Best budget manual

Timemore Chestnut C3

8.6A dependable pick if the price is right.

Timemore's Chestnut C3 is a brilliant-value hand grinder with surprisingly good consistency and a grippy, well-made body, ideal for filter and beginners. It is manual and slower, but the quality per pound is outstanding.

Grind quality: 8.8Consistency: 8.6Build: 8.8Value: 9.4

Pros

Excellent value
Good consistency
Well-built

Cons

Manual effort
Better for filter than espresso

Check price on Amazon≈ £70

Best simple electric filter

Wilfa Svart

8.5Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Wilfa's Svart electric grinder is a simple, tidy filter-focused grinder with good consistency and an easy interface, a strong everyday choice. It is filter-oriented and plasticky, but consistent and good value.

Grind quality: 8.6Consistency: 8.6Build: 8.2Value: 8.8

Pros

Tidy and easy
Good filter consistency
Quiet

Cons

Filter-focused
Plasticky

Check price on Amazon≈ £120

Best ultra-budget manual

Hario Skerton Pro

8.1A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Hario's Skerton Pro is a cheap ceramic-burr hand grinder fine for filter coffee on a budget or for travel, an affordable way into fresh grinding. Consistency is below premium grinders and it is slow, but for the price it is great value.

Grind quality: 8.0Consistency: 7.8Build: 8.0Value: 9.2

Pros

Very affordable
Ceramic burrs
Good for travel

Cons

Less consistent
Slow and fiddly

Check price on Amazon≈ £35

Best budget electric

De'Longhi KG79

7.9Rounds out our top ten.

De'Longhi's KG79 is an affordable electric burr grinder for filter coffee, far better than a blade grinder for consistency at a low price. It is noisy and less precise than premium grinders, but a sensible cheap upgrade for fresh grounds.

Grind quality: 7.8Consistency: 7.8Build: 7.8Value: 9.0

Pros

Affordable burr grinder
Better than a blade
Several grind settings

Cons

Noisy
Less precise

Check price on Amazon≈ £45

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the coffee grinders in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Fellow Ode Gen 2, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Baratza Encore ESP and Eureka Mignon Specialita are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best coffee grinders without overthinking it, the Fellow Ode Gen 2 is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £290

Our top picks at a glance

Fellow Ode Gen 2

Baratza Encore

Sage Smart Grinder Pro

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How we ranked these coffee grinders

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Fellow Ode Gen 2

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Baratza Encore ESP

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Eureka Mignon Specialita

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1Zpresso JX-Pro

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Baratza Encore

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Sage Smart Grinder Pro

Pros

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Timemore Chestnut C3

Pros

Cons

Wilfa Svart

Pros

Cons

Hario Skerton Pro

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De'Longhi KG79

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Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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