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Grinding whole beans just before you brew is one of the simplest upgrades for filter, cafetière and pour-over coffee. We compare dated UK prices, grind settings and bean capacity from published specs, and our guide explains what each grinder can and can't do. Most grinders at this price are built for filter, not espresso.
Our research picks
| Product | Grind settings | Bean capacity | Brew methods | Burr type | Average of scored areas | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3.8 · 4 of 4 areas scored | |
 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 3.5 · 4 of 4 areas scored |
– Not scored: we don't have enough reliable information to score this, or our sources disagree.
Stainless steel disc grinder; 17 grind settings; 200g bean capacity; 100 watts max (Melitta)
Burr grinder (burr type not stated); 17 grind settings; 225g bean hopper (Currys, listed as GVX23140)
Specs are published figures from the source named on each card: the maker's website or a UK retailer's listing, or the comparison table in our article, which names its sources.
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