Cuisinart Coffee Grinder Black
Score: 80/100
Hario Original Black
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Cuisinart DBM-8 is a brushed-stainless electric burr grinder offering 18 settings and a generous hopper, delivering consistent grinds for home brewing. Its bulkier footprint, static buildup, and occasional dosing variance are trade-offs. Best suited for users who value capacity and auto-shutoff over ultra-quiet, precise dosing.
The Hario Ceramic Coffee Mill Original is a lightweight manual grinder featuring a ceramic burr that delivers heat-free, consistent medium-coarse grounds. Its limited 24 g capacity and manual effort required for finer settings restrict batch size and convenience. Perfect for solo travelers or single-serve pour-over enthusiasts.
| Attribute | | |
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18best | — | |
227 gbest | 24 g | |
1.5 yearsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.041 kg | 0.4 kgbest |
3best | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(4) | ||
Burr Type | Burr | ceramic |
Burr Material | Stainless steel | Ceramic |
Weight (kg) | 2.041 kg | 0.4 kg |
Overall Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 27.3×15.2×18.1 cm | 22×15×7.2 cm cm |
Power & Electrical(1) | ||
Power Source | AC | Manual |
Features(1) | ||
Bean Hopper Capacity (g) | 227 g | 24 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers and editors commend the Cuisinart DBM-8 for delivering uniform grinds across a wide range of settings at an affordable price, highlighting its automatic shut-off, stainless-steel look, and generous capacity.
Everyday users consistently praise the grinder's consistent grind quality, large hopper for batch grinding, and easy one-touch operation, often mentioning fresher-tasting coffee.
Professional reviewers praise the Hario Original Black for its precise ceramic burr that delivers consistent, heat-free grinds and its ultra-compact, travel-ready design. They acknowledge its simplicity and ease of cleaning, but caution that the small capacity and opaque chamber limit its usefulness for larger batches or espresso preparation.
Everyday users value the grinder's portability, straightforward operation, and easy maintenance, often highlighting its suitability for solo coffee routines. Recurring complaints focus on the limited batch size, the effort needed for fine grinds, and the inability to see the grind inside the opaque body.
