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Buying guide

Best espresso grinders (2026)

Our top picks from Baratza, Breville, Niche, Fellow, Lelit and Weber Workshops, chosen on maker specs and list prices, with budget picks and more options below.

These picks lead with established brands. We chose them from our catalog on the maker's published specs, list prices and each brand's long track record. We do not bench-test or use the gear, and we show no star ratings or review counts because our data does not include them. Budget picks and more options sit below the main picks.

Quick comparison

ModelOur pick forList priceKey specsPrice checked
Baratza Sette 270Best overall for espresso$399.9540 mm; Conical; 13 x 25 x 41 cmOct 17, 2026
Baratza Encore ESPBest budget$199.9540 mm; Conical; 13 x 15 x 34 cmOct 17, 2026
Breville Smart Grinder ProBest for beginners$199.95Conical; 18oz Coffee Bean Capacity.; 8.5" x 6.3" x 15.3"Oct 17, 2026
Niche ZeroBest single-doseGBP 559.00ConicalOct 17, 2026
Fellow Opus 2Best for espresso and filter$199.95–$249.95Conical; 300 W; 206 × 130 × 267 mmOct 17, 2026
Lelit WilliamBest flat burr$599.9564 mm; Flat; Bean hopper 350 gOct 17, 2026
Weber Workshops KeyBest splurge$2,050.0083 mm; Conical; 350 WOct 17, 2026

List prices are from each maker's own website on the date shown. Retailer prices appear once affiliate data feeds are approved.

Our top picks

Ranked by fit for most home baristas, not by commission.

1

Best overall for espresso

Baratza Sette 270

Hand holding a portafilter under a white espresso grinder as grounds fall
Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: Charles Sims / Unsplash

Why we picked it

A grinder built around espresso from Baratza, which sells replacement parts for its grinders.

$399.95

Baratza U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026

Buy now or wait? Tracking: not enough of our own price history yet to say.

What we like

  • 40mm conical burrs
  • Small footprint: 13 x 25 x 41 cm

What to know

  • 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
  • Aimed at espresso rather than coarse filter grinds
Burr size
40 mm
Burrs
Conical
Size
13 x 25 x 41 cm
Warranty
1 Year Manufacturer Warranty

Key specs from Baratza's product page, checked Oct 17, 2026.

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2

Best budget

Baratza Encore ESP

Barista weighing coffee beside a row of hopper espresso grinders
Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: Nicholas Ng / Unsplash

Why we picked it

The lowest-cost espresso-capable grinder in our main picks, from Baratza.

$199.95

Baratza U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026

Buy now or wait? Tracking: not enough of our own price history yet to say.

What we like

  • 40mm conical burrs
  • Lower list price than most espresso grinders

What to know

  • 70W motor
  • 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
Burr size
40 mm
Burrs
Conical
Size
13 x 15 x 34 cm
Warranty
1 Year Manufacturer Warranty

Key specs from Baratza's product page, checked Oct 17, 2026.

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3

Best for beginners

Breville Smart Grinder Pro

Portafilter held under an electric grinder's chute
Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: Mahaztra Yedhi Syaelendra / Unsplash

Why we picked it

Clear settings from espresso to French press and a big hopper.

$199.95

Breville U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026

Buy now or wait? Tracking: not enough of our own price history yet to say.

What we like

  • 60 grind settings from espresso to French press
  • 18oz bean hopper

What to know

  • 1 Year Limited Warranty
  • Hopper grinder: some coffee stays in the path between doses
Burrs
Conical
Hopper
18oz Coffee Bean Capacity.
Size
8.5" x 6.3" x 15.3"
Weight
6.39 lbs / 2.9 kg
Warranty
1 Year Limited Warranty

Key specs from Breville's product page, checked Oct 17, 2026.

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4

Best single-dose

Niche Zero

Portafilter filled with freshly ground coffee on a leather tamping mat
Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: Arwen / Unsplash

Why we picked it

A single-dose conical grinder that you load one dose at a time instead of keeping beans in a hopper.

GBP 559.00

Niche GBP store price (not a U.S. list price), checked Oct 17, 2026

Buy now or wait? Tracking: not enough of our own price history yet to say.

What we like

  • Conical burrs
  • Single-dose design

What to know

  • Sold from the maker's UK store in GBP; no U.S. list price published
  • Few specs on the maker page we read
Burrs
Conical

Key specs from Niche's product page, checked Oct 17, 2026.

See it at Niche Specs & price history

5

Best for espresso and filter

Fellow Opus 2

Two portafilters, one holding whole coffee beans and one holding ground coffee
Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: Zarak Khan / Unsplash

Why we picked it

A compact conical grinder for people who make both espresso and pour-over.

$199.95–$249.95

Fellow U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026

Buy now or wait? Tracking: not enough of our own price history yet to say.

What we like

  • Conical burrs
  • Compact: 206 x 130 x 267 mm, 2.3 kg

What to know

  • 300 W
  • Check the maker page for the grind range you need
Burrs
Conical
Power
300 W
Size
206 × 130 × 267 mm
Weight
2.3 kg

Key specs from Fellow's product page, checked Oct 17, 2026.

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6

Best flat burr

Lelit William

Portafilter full of fresh grounds resting on a tamping mat
Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: David Lundgren / Unsplash

Why we picked it

64mm flat burrs in a slim body from Lelit.

$599.95

Lelit U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026

Buy now or wait? Tracking: not enough of our own price history yet to say.

What we like

  • 64 mm flat burrs
  • 350 g hopper
  • Slim: 9.1 in wide

What to know

  • 6.664 kg
Burr size
64 mm
Burrs
Flat
Hopper
Bean hopper 350 g
Size
9.1" x 5.5" x 15.4"
Weight
6.664 kg

Key specs from Lelit's product page, checked Oct 17, 2026.

See it at Lelit Specs & price history

7

Best splurge

Weber Workshops Key

Macro photo of medium-roast coffee beans
Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: Immo Wegmann / Unsplash

Why we picked it

Large 83mm conical burrs from a boutique maker.

$2,050.00

Weber Workshops U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026

Buy now or wait? Tracking: not enough of our own price history yet to say.

What we like

  • 83mm conical burrs
  • 350 W

What to know

  • High list price
  • Few published specs
Burr size
83 mm
Burrs
Conical
Power
350 W
Size
248mm x 109.2mm x 349.6mm

Key specs from Weber Workshops's product page, checked Oct 17, 2026.

See it at Weber Workshops Specs & price history

Roasted coffee beans spilling from an open burlap sack
Photo: Tina Guina / Unsplash

Budget picks

Lower list prices from the same reputable makers.

1

Budget hopper grinder

Breville Dose Control Pro

Espresso grinder dosing fresh grounds into a portafilter
Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: Tai's Captures / Unsplash

Why we picked it

Breville's lower-cost conical grinder.

$159.95

Breville U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026

Buy now or wait? Tracking: not enough of our own price history yet to say.

What we like

  • 60 grind settings
  • 12oz bean hopper

What to know

  • 1 Year Limited Warranty
Burrs
Conical
Hopper
Bean Hopper Capacity:; 12oz Coffee Bean Capacity.
Size
8" x 6.3" x 13.5"
Weight
10.36 lbs / 4.7 kg
Warranty
1 Year Limited Warranty

Key specs from Breville's product page, checked Oct 17, 2026.

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2

Budget for filter

Baratza Encore

Close-up of dark roasted coffee beans
Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: Mona Jain / Unsplash

Why we picked it

Baratza's entry grinder for drip and pour-over.

$149.95

Baratza U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026

Buy now or wait? Tracking: not enough of our own price history yet to say.

What we like

  • Baratza parts and support

What to know

  • Aimed at filter coffee; the Encore ESP is the espresso version
Burr size
40 mm
Burrs
Conical
Size
13 x 15 x 34 cm
Warranty
1 Year Manufacturer Warranty

Key specs from Baratza's product page, checked Oct 17, 2026.

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3

Hand grinder

Comandante C40 MK4 Nitro Blade

Hand coffee grinder with a crank on a wooden shelf
Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: Ashkan Forouzani / Unsplash

Why we picked it

A premium hand grinder from a German maker.

EUR 259.00

Comandante EUR store price (not a U.S. list price), checked Oct 17, 2026

Buy now or wait? Tracking: not enough of our own price history yet to say.

What we like

  • No power needed

What to know

  • Maker store price in EUR
  • No specs read from the maker page

The maker's page did not state specs we could read; none are shown rather than guessed.

See it at Comandante Specs & price history

More options

Other well-known models from our catalog, listed below the main picks.

Thumbnails are illustrative photos, not these models.

Green unroasted and dark roasted coffee beans arranged side by side
Photo: nousnou iwasaki / Unsplash

How to choose

Espresso, filter or both

Espresso needs very fine, small adjustments. Some grinders (Baratza Encore ESP, Sette 270) are built for espresso; others cover a wider range for pour-over too.

Conical or flat burrs

Both work for espresso. Burr size and type are listed for each pick where the maker states them.

Single-dose or hopper

Single-dose grinders (Niche Zero) grind one weighed dose at a time. Hopper grinders hold beans and suit people who make the same drink every day.

Size and noise

Check height under your cabinets. The maker's dimensions are listed for each pick where published.

Support and parts

Baratza and Breville sell parts and support in the U.S.; some boutique makers sell from overseas stores priced in GBP or EUR.

Tamping ground coffee in a portafilter with a wooden-handled tamper
Photo: & Bloss / Unsplash

FAQ

How did you choose these grinders?

From the grinders in our catalog, using each maker's published specs and list prices. We do not bench-test grinders and show no ratings or review counts, because our data does not include them.

Why is the Niche Zero priced in pounds?

Niche sells from its own UK store in GBP and does not publish a U.S. list price there. We show the maker's price in its own currency and do not convert it.

Do I need a separate grinder for espresso?

Unless your machine has one built in, yes. Pre-ground coffee is usually too coarse and goes stale fast for espresso.

Are the photos of these exact grinders?

No. Each pick shows an illustrative grinder or coffee photo, labelled as such, with its credit. Product photos are added only from approved retailer feeds.

Macro photo of medium-roast coffee beans

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