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Best Hand Coffee Grinders

Manual grinders offer exceptional quality at a fraction of the cost. Find the perfect hand grinder for your needs.

Why Choose a Hand Grinder?

Hand grinders provide exceptional grind quality at lower prices than electric equivalents. A $150 hand grinder often outperforms $400+ electric grinders. The tradeoff is manual effort and slower grinding.

1Zpresso JX-Pro

$170

Espresso & Pour Over

Pros: Excellent grind quality, Fast, Great value

Cons: Learning curve, Arm workout

Timemore C2

$60

Budget option

Pros: Affordable, Good quality, Compact

Cons: Slower, Limited espresso capability

Comandante C40

$300

Premium manual

Pros: Best in class, Beautiful design, Incredible consistency

Cons: Expensive, Long wait times

Kingrinder K6

$120

Value espresso

Pros: Great espresso grind, Affordable, Sturdy

Cons: Lesser known brand, Basic design

Hario Skerton Pro

$50

Entry level

Pros: Very affordable, Widely available, Simple

Cons: Inconsistent, Slow

Best Picks by Use Case

Travel

Timemore C2 or 1Zpresso Q2

Compact, light, portable

Espresso at Home

1Zpresso JX-Pro or J-Max

Fine enough for espresso, great consistency

Pour Over

Comandante C40

Perfect medium grind, exceptional clarity

Budget Start

Timemore C2

Best quality under $100