TOP 5 coffee grinders with grind adjustment

A 2022 debut from the ECG brand, this is one of the most affordable burr grinders on the market. The manufacturer positions the model as a portable solution that is suitable for travel. So, the ECG KM 150 Minimo is really compact (185x74x74 mm) and not heavy (400 grams), and also runs on a 1250 mAh lithium-polymer battery. It charges via USB-C (cable included): a full charge cycle lasts about 1.5 hours.

Another feature of the coffee grinder is a collapsible design. Removable here is not only a bowl, but also a bean compartment, which is designed to increase ease of use and simplify the cleaning procedure (a special brush is also included).

Grinding of grains is performed by conical millstones made of ceramics. Unlike metal, they work quieter (up to 65 dB) and with less heat (which has a positive effect on the aroma and taste of the drink), but they are not so durable. It is necessary to carefully monitor that foreign objects do not fall into the compartment.

Users can adjust the degree of grinding. So, for a smaller fraction, you need to turn the mechanical indicator (located at the bottom of the core) clockwise, and for a larger one - against. It is stated that the model is suitable for various purposes, including preparing espresso in a carob coffee maker, making filter coffee, working with a French press. At the same time, a relatively small power (13 W) compensates for the pulsed mode, which also protects the device from overheating.

The bean compartment holds only 25 grams, so on average every 3 cups of coffee will need to be replenished. For a bachelor-coffee lover, this is not critical, but for a family, or even more so for receiving guests, it is less convenient. But for the money, the ECG KM 150 Minimo is a very interesting millstone model.

The electric coffee grinder of the Cecotec brand is made in a stylish design. She received a silver metal case and a pair of turquoise flasks. This is a container for 250 grams of beans with a sealed lid and a spacious compartment for ground coffee. The latter, by the way, is dishwasher safe.

In general Cecotec SteelMill 2000 Adjust is quite easy to care for. And all because the working block with flat metal millstones is removable. After removing it, you can either clean it with a complete brush or rinse it with running water.

The coffee grinder allows you to adjust the degree of grinding: a convenient rotary lever is located on the side of the body and provides 17 settings from ultra-fine to coarse. The best option is found for different coffee makers (from the Turks and the “horn” to the geyser and the drip model). The proposed variety of adjustments will allow you to experiment with the taste of the drink and within the same cooking technique.

It is also convenient to adjust the amount of ground coffee in the Cecotec SteelMill 2000 Adjust, because there is a dispenser for up to 12 cups.

Power of 150 W allows you to grind really fast. In part, this is exactly what compensates for the small allowable time of continuous operation. According to the instructions, after a minute of grinding, you need a pause for at least the same time, and after the second minute cycle, an even longer break for the grinder to cool down. The rest of the Cecotec SteelMill 2000 Adjust is a flexible and stylish device for those who want to drink coffee at home “like in a coffee shop”.

The Sencor brand coffee grinder works quickly (thanks to the 200-watt motor) and almost “on the machine”. You just need to set the degree of grinding (a rotary lever is proposed for smooth selection from fine (Fine) to coarse (Coarse)) and set the timer to the desired number of cups from 2 to 12 (respectively, from 10 to 60 grams of ground coffee).

And instead of a full-fledged dispenser in the compartment itself, there are notches-tips of the filling level. For example, we set the timer slider to four and poured grains into a container to the level of 4 cups.

Sencor SCG 3550SS is not very bulky (dimensions 216x135x100 mm), so there is a place for it even in a small kitchen. Comfort in operation is provided by a removable bowl. Among other ergonomic features, it is worth highlighting the protective mechanism (the model will not turn on if the grain compartment is not closed with a transparent lid), non-slip legs and wire winding, like a vacuum cleaner.

Sencor SCG 3550SS is a knife grinder, that is, the main working body here is a double knife with titanium blades. For them, high strength, durability and improved grinding quality compared to analogues are declared. They are also ready to work not only with coffee, but also with nuts, spices, herbs, grinding other food products.

The disadvantages include noise (up to 80 dB), and the disadvantages are precisely the knife grinding system, which is inferior to millstones. The beans are actually chopped, not ground, which affects the quality of the extraction (that is, the taste) of the coffee. True, not everyone will feel the difference. Another drawback is the short time of continuous operation: after 60 seconds, a pause of about 10 minutes is needed. Although with small loads, this will not be a problem.

The Sencor SCG 3550SS is an interesting choice for undemanding coffee aficionados and those who are interested in more than just a coffee grinder, but in a more versatile kitchen helper.

The German brand Krups has made a name for itself in the production of coffee machines and coffee makers. And for loading them with freshly ground coffee, several good coffee grinders are presented in the range of its products, one of which is the Krups GVX2 burr-type model.

The model is enclosed in a high-quality plastic case, in which two removable transparent containers stand out: the upper container is designed to load coffee beans with a total weight of up to 200 g, and the lower container serves as a container for storing ground coffee. It holds up to 125 g of ready-to-use mixture.

The handle on the right wall of the device allows you to adjust the degree of grinding grains - the user has a choice of 17 degrees of grinding. A mechanical dispenser on the front panel of the coffee grinder allows you to select the required amount of coffee (from 2 to 12 cups). The consumption of coarse ground coffee per cup will be about 12 g, medium - 10 g and fine - 7 g.

Many coffee grinder owners blame several shortcomings in the design of the model. Firstly, when you take out the container with the finished mixture, part of the ground coffee inevitably spills onto the table (from the coffee supply hole from the millstones). Secondly, German engineers for some reason did not provide a place to store the power cord. Finally, thirdly, when the upper container is fully loaded, coffee beans sometimes get stuck in front of the millstones, which is treated by slightly shaking the coffee grinder body.

Minor flaws do not affect the quality of grinding coffee - the Krups GVX2 does its main duties better than ever. She manages to easily and quickly grind beans with the required degree of grinding, depending on where you plan to brew coffee: in a drip or carob coffee maker, or in a Turk.

Someone who, and the Italians know a lot about good coffee, the key to which is the correct grinding of beans. To get ground coffee of a homogeneous structure, the De'Londhi KG 79 burr-type coffee grinder comes from the Apennine Peninsula.

The model is assembled in a black rectangular case. The basis of the “body” of the coffee grinder is metal, while the transparent containers for beans and ground coffee are made of plastic. The capacity of each of the pallets is 120 g. By the way, the device is put into operation only when the containers are installed in the “seats”. In their absence, the security system blocks the movement of a tandem of metal discs that grind coffee into a homogeneous consistency.

There are only two “levers” for controlling the coffee grinder: the regulator on the front panel allows you to select the number of servings at the outlet (from 2 to 12 cups), and the “twist” on the left side of the case is used to set the desired degree of grinding. It is extremely important for obtaining a drink of a certain taste and strength. For example, a coarse grind will work well for making coffee in drip coffee makers, while a fine grind is a great option for espresso machines.

In reviews of the model, users often blame the insufficiently fine grinding of grains in the minimum position of the side regulator. The problem is reduced to nothing with a slight refinement of the millstones in order to narrow the gap between them in the working position. But with the container for whole grains, the Italian design engineers of the device acted wisely - it is covered with a transparent lid on top to avoid weathering the aroma and absorbing excess moisture by the raw material. An additional plus in the karma of the coffee grinder is a compartment for the power cord, which allows you to organize a neat cable management on the kitchen worktop.