Amazon Basics Electric Coffee Grinder
Score: 68/100
Black+decker One Touch
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Amazon Basics Electric Coffee Grinder is an inexpensive, compact blade grinder that quickly processes up to 30 g of beans or spices in about 10 seconds. Its low capacity, residue cleanup and less uniform grind limit its suitability for specialty coffee. Ideal for beginners or occasional brewers seeking an affordable, fast-grind solution.
The BLACK+DECKER One Touch is a compact stainless-steel blade grinder delivering quick 10-15 second grinds for up to 2/3 cup of beans. Its limited capacity and lack of precise grind settings restrict use for espresso or larger batches. Ideal for single-serve coffee drinkers or occasional spice grinding.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 150 Wbest | |
30 g | 113 gbest | |
— | 2 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.699 kg | 0.65 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.6985 kg | 0.65 kg |
Overall Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 17.5×9.45×8.89 cm cm | 18.5×8.6×8.9 cm |
Power & Electrical(1) | ||
Power Source | Electric | AC |
Features(1) | ||
Bean Hopper Capacity (g) | 30 g | 113 g |
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Professional reviewers praise the grinder as a fantastic budget option, emphasizing its rapid 10-second grind for a full 30 g load, heavy and solid construction, and surprisingly fine and consistent grind that outperforms many prior budget blade models, while noting the downside of residue left in the chamber and the inherent limitations of blade-type grinding.
Everyday users consistently commend the grinder's ease of use, quick 10-second grind, sturdy feel and compact size for small-batch coffee, spices, and nuts, but they commonly complain about the limited 30 g capacity, the need to manually wipe residue after each use, and the lack of dishwasher-safe cleaning.
Professional reviewers commend the BLACK+DECKER One Touch Coffee Grinder for its solid stainless-steel construction, fast 10-15 second medium grind, and quiet, low-power operation. They appreciate its versatility across coffee, spices, and nuts, but note the limited 2/3 cup capacity, lack of precise grind presets, and suboptimal cord storage as drawbacks compared to higher-end burr grinders.
Everyday users praise the grinder's speed, compact design, and ease of cleaning, often calling it 'awesome grinding' and perfect for single-serve coffee or spice prep. Common complaints focus on the small batch size, inconvenient cord storage, and occasional grind inconsistency for very fine settings.
