10 Best Coffee Grinders 2023

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You'll never want to go back to pre-ground coffee again.

We carefully reviewed this article in April 2023 and continue to stand by our picks.

Brewing your coffee at home can save money, and once you've perfected your coffee recipe at home, you can skip the costly coffee runs. Many factors affect the flavor of coffee, including the coffee maker itself, the temperature at which it's brewed and served, the type of coffee bean, the freshness of the beans and more. The coffee beans' freshness is among the most important aspects and grinding your beans right before brewing helps make the freshest coffee possible.

Grinding your own coffee beans also allows you to control the size of the grind which influences the taste of the coffee as well. Coffee makers with built-in grinders are a good option for those that want freshly ground beans for drip coffee makers, but a separate coffee grinder lets you use the same coffee for various machines that require differently sized grounds. You can also customize it for a medium grind size to use with any other coffee makers you may have at home, like a French press or cold brew maker.

What's the best coffee grinder? The best coffee grinder is the one that works best for your individual use. The OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder is our best overall as it produced even grounds, was consistent and could grind coffee for both espresso and cold brew. If you are looking for a budget-friendly option, the Hamilton Beach Fresh Grind Electric Coffee Grinder quickly and evenly grinds up to 9 tablespoons of coffee beans for a fraction of the price.

The Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab recently tested 23 coffee grinders, including burr grinders, blade grinders and manual grinders. When we test coffee grinders, we evaluate the grind size accuracy, consistency of the grind and the noise level of each grinder. We also assess how easy it is to use. Our top picks for coffee grinders include top-performing machines from our latest test and ones we've previously tested in the Lab and at home.

You can read more about how we evaluate coffee grinders in our Lab — plus everything you need to know to make your perfect cup of coffee — at the end of this guide. Looking for more great coffee products to add to your morning routine? Check out our guides for the best single-serve coffee makers, best espresso machines and best Nespresso machines.

Our pros were impressed with the OXO burr grinder in our tests. We found it produced very even grounds at different settings that can be used for espresso, cold brew and everything in between. The hopper (where the beans are stored) has the largest capacity of all the coffee grinders we tested, holding up to 3/4 of a pound of coffee beans. The hopper features an airtight lid and UV-blocking tint, both of which help preserve the freshness of the coffee beans.

The grinder operates with the touch of a button and grinds into a static-fighting stainless steel container, which features a lid with a hole big enough to empty the grounds into a coffee filter without making a mess. The lid also helps prevent grounds from shooting everywhere during grinding. After emptying the grounds, you can securely click the container into place, readying it for the next batch. One thing to note: Some online reviewers say that this machine tends to clog when using very oily beans but otherwise works well.

Blade grinders are generally less expensive than burr grinders, but this affordable Fresh Grind Electric Coffee blade grinder from Hamilton Beach also stands out in terms of performance. It can confidently grind up to 9 tablespoons of coffee beans quickly and evenly. It's also easy to operate by pressing a single button. The clear lid allows you to see inside to check how your beans are grinding, and the grinding container is removable, which makes it easy to empty into a coffee filter. Our only complaint is that grinds stick to the sides of the container due to the static.

Our experts especially liked the 6-, 10- and 12-cup coffee grounds markings, which weren't on other blade grinders, to help gauge how much coffee you need to grind to make a certain size pot. We also love the hidden cord storage around the base so you can wrap it up when not in use to reduce cord clutter. According to the brand, you can also use this grinder for spices, although we typically recommend grinding your coffee and spices with different grinders.

Bodum makes it clear exactly what setting to use with its well-labeled burr coffee grinder. The airtight plastic lid is etched with a chart that suggests how long to grind the beans based on the type and amount of coffee you're making. Simply turn the 7.75-ounce hopper to select one of 12 grind settings; the hopper is angled, which allows beans to flow into the grinder. In our test, the Bodum Burr Coffee Grinder produced even grounds on the fine, medium and coarse settings, all of which were noticeably different in size, perfect for espresso, drip coffee, French press and cold brew.

The Bodum Grinder has a timer that grinds for up to 20 seconds, but be aware that the instructions state the machine needs to rest for 5 minutes between each 20-second grind. Its glass container has a lid that prevents grounds from flying everywhere. The lid stays in place when shaking grounds into a filter and is easy to remove for scooping coffee out. The grounds container has a rubber grip around it to make it easier to handle, and it slides in and out of the holder easily.

The Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill offers 18 grind sizes, which means you can adjust it to your tastes for a variety of coffee styles such as espresso, drip coffee, French press and more. The fine grind setting works well for espresso, the medium for drip and pour over and the coarsest is perfect for cold brew and French press.

It also has an adjustable dial that can be set to grind a batch of beans to brew 4 to 18 cups of coffee. However, in our tests, we found it to be louder than several of the machines we tested. The grounds container features a small hole through which grounds can pass into a coffee filter mess-free. We found it easy to replace the container securely in the base with one hand. The grinder comes with a two-in-one coffee scoop and brush for easy cleaning.

It's hard to miss the Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 with its minimalistic look and modern matte finish. In our tests, it was intuitive to use, and we love that the lid displays the grind settings for Aeropress, pour-over, drip coffee and more, making it easy to find your grind setting without having to refer to the instruction manual. According to the brand, this coffee grinder is designed to deliver a single dose of grounds at a time to maximize the coffee's freshness, making it great for those who like a fresh coffee grind every morning (If you want to grind in bulk batches, this one might not be for you.)

Our pros found the grind settings to be accurate for medium and coarse grinds. When it came to the fine grind setting, it wasn't as accurate or consistent, producing a mix of coarse, medium and fine grounds at different ratios each time we ground a batch of beans. However, the brand states the machine does not produce fine grounds for drinks like espresso. We found the hopper was easy to fill with a large opening and were impressed with the strong magnetic base that kept the grounds cup in place. It holds up to 100 grams of beans, which is enough for a 10-12 cup drip coffee maker if you use one tablespoon of ground coffee per cup. It's not as tall as other coffee grinders, so storage under cabinets is a breeze.

After a few unavoidable clanky pulses, the Krups Silent Vortex Electric Grinder was the quietest blade grinder we tested. While not silent, it had a muffled sound, which would benefit the sleeping members of any household (not to mention neighbors, for those in thin-walled apartments).

In addition to being quiet, it produced even grounds quickly and can grind enough coffee to make up to 12 cups. However, there are no grind size settings, so you'll have to monitor the grind time carefully to get your desired size. The small footprint makes it even more perfect for apartment dwellers with a smaller counter or limited storage. The stainless steel grind container is dishwasher safe and comes with a lid to keep any remaining grounds fresh.

The Breville Smart Grinder Pro is a luxury model designed for the pickiest espresso and coffee drinkers. It features 60 grind settings that produced some of the most evenly ground results we've seen. The finest setting produces powdery grounds that don't clump together, while the coarsest resembles the ground coffee you'd buy in a store.

The grinder features a large digital screen that allows you to effortlessly select the grind size and grind time in 0.2-second increments. There's also an option to select the specific amounts of beans to make enough for 1-8 espresso shots or 1-12 cups of coffee. The grounds fall directly into a plastic container with cup markings for espresso, drip and French press coffee. Conveniently, the container features a cover in case you don't use all the ground coffee at once.

We also love the attachment for portafilters, allowing you to grind the coffee directly into the filter you use in your espresso machine. So long, measuring and filling with a scoop.

The Capresso Infinity Plus Conical Burr Grinder was the quietest burr coffee grinder we tested. Like the Krups, our quietest blade grinder, the Capresso made a noticeable low, muffled sound. It features 16 grind settings, each of which is easy to select with clearly labeled markings. The grinder also features a dial that you can set to grind enough beans to make 1 to 12 cups of coffee.

The hopper can hold up to 11 ounces of coffee beans and the removable grounds container holds 4 ounces of ground coffee. It features a wide mouth and creates minimal static, which is good for pouring the grounds into a coffee filter. The ergonomic container was easy to pull out of the housing with one hand.

For those looking to grind coffee without electricity or those seeking an inexpensive alternative to an electric burr grinder, you'll love the JavaPresse Manual Coffee Grinder. Even though it must be cranked by hand to grind coffee beans, we found this to be the best manual coffee grinder we tested. It had the most user-friendly handle — the most ergonomic and easy to use — and the handle didn't slip during testing. Its grind settings were also the easiest to control (via a dial on the bottom of the grinder, like some pepper mills). We liked that we could see the coffee grounds through the viewing window on the container.

Baratza is a well-known brand among coffee aficionados, and we can see why. It offers a large number of grind sizes — 40 to be exact — and a simple interface with one button and a digital timer display. The brand states this grinder has a unique feature that automatically controls the grind speed to help prevent the machine and beans from overheating. That means you can grind batch after batch, unlike other machines that require you to wait for the machine to cool down between grind batches. When we tested this at home, we ground multiple batches of coffee and didn't notice any heat.

In our tests at home, it consistently produced fine, medium and coarse grounds with a visible difference, and the container remained static-free, preventing coffee grounds from flying everywhere. Setting up the machine required a few extra steps, like putting on a gasket and attaching the hopper, but once it was set up, it was easy to use. Espresso lovers will enjoy the convenience of grinding directly into a portafilter, and we also liked the large and easy-to-read digital display timer.

To determine which coffee grinders to recommend, the experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances Lab tested 23 different grinders from trusted brands and best-sellers on Amazon. We included a variety of blade and burr grinders, three of which were manual. We used the same type of coffee bean purchased on the same date to ensure the most accurate side-by-side results. We used the same coffee bean on each grinder and conducted each grind for the same amount of time, using built-in timers where applicable.

The highest-scoring grinders were able to produce even grounds on the fine, medium and coarse settings and then again on fine because we think a good, versatile coffee grinder should be able to make noticeably different grinds. We then assessed the grinds to see how even they were and if they could be used for an assortment of different coffee drinks from espresso (a fine grind) to drip coffee makers (a medium grind) and cold brew (a coarse grind).

Our pros evaluated the grinders on how easy they were to set up and a decibel meter to record how loudly they operated. Top performers were able to work quietly and easily pour grounds into a coffee filter while making minimal mess.

✔️ Type: There are three main types of coffee grinders: blade grinders, burr grinders and manual grinders.

✔️ Hopper size: Burr grinders have hoppers where you can store your whole beans, while blade grinders don't. If you don't want to load your coffee grinder daily, consider a burr grinder. A large hopper might be able to hold a full, 1-pound bag of beans, but some aficionados argue that beans remain fresher when stored in a cool, dry cupboard away from light. (Some hoppers are dark and include a UV-blocking tint for this exact reason, but others are clear.) Most hoppers hold about 1/2 to 3/4 pounds of beans.

✔️ Settings: With burr grinders, you may think the more settings, the better, but most coffee grinder consumers need only a fine, medium and coarse setting — the key is that each setting produces noticeably different grounds to use for espresso, drip and cold brew coffees. And, remember, blade grinders do not offer settings; they require you to adjust the grind setting by processing for a longer or shorter amount of time, based on your desired result.

Nicole Papantoniou is the director of the Good Housekeeping Kitchen Appliances Lab where she oversees all testing relating to cooking and drinking equipment. She tested 20 coffee grinders side by side and continues to road-test different coffee grinders daily. She's been testing kitchen appliances professionally since 2013 and is trained in classic culinary arts.

Jamie Kim's first job at Good Housekeeping Institute was testing a variety of consumer products, and one of her first tests was drip coffee makers. Since then she has tested and written about many kitchen-related and cooking tools, especially drip coffee and espresso makers as well as coffee accessories like coffee grinders. She has a passion for coffee and has completed rigorous coffee courses from the SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) in coffee brewing, barista skills and sensory tasting.

Nicole (she/her) is the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she has overseen content and testing related to kitchen and cooking appliances, tools and gear since 2019. She's an experienced product tester and recipe creator, trained in classic culinary arts and culinary nutrition. She has worked in test kitchens for small kitchen appliance brands and national magazines, including Family Circle and Ladies’ Home Journal.

Jamie Kim is a consumer products expert with over 17 years of experience in areas of product development and manufacturing. She has held leading roles at both mid-size consumer goods companies and one of the most notable and largest apparel brands in the world. Jamie has contributed to several of the GH Institute Labs, including Kitchen Appliances, Media and Tech, Textiles and Home Appliances. In her free time she enjoys cooking, traveling, and working out.

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