Bodum Bistro Black
Score: 78/100
Black+decker One Touch
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Bodum Bistro Electric Conical Burr Grinder offers 12 preset settings, a timer and solid build quality for home brewing. Its weight and limited ultra-fine range are trade-offs for the affordable price. Best suited for casual espresso, drip or French-press users with limited counter space.
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 | | |
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12best | — | |
160 Wbest | 150 W | |
220 gbest | 113 g | |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.22 kgbest | 0.65 kg |
120 Vbest | — | |
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Performance(1) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 160 W | 150 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.2195 kg | 0.65 kg |
Overall Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 31.75×18.03×19.3 cm cm | 18.5×8.6×8.9 cm |
Power & Electrical(1) | ||
Power Source | Mains | AC |
Features(1) | ||
Bean Hopper Capacity (g) | 220 g | 113 g |
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Professional reviewers praise the Bodum Bistro Burr for its compact size, 12-setting conical burr system, and built-in timer that together deliver consistent grind quality and preserve aroma at an entry-level price. However, they note its limited grind range, lack of stepless adjustment, and absence of smart features place it behind higher-priced competitors.
Everyday users love the straightforward timer, quiet operation, and consistent results across common brewing methods, while repeatedly mentioning the grinder's weight, occasional static cling, and occasional gear noise. Confusion with blade-only models also surfaces in reviews.
“grinds precise amounts without waste”
“static cling despite glass, some wipe-down needed”
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.
