Cuisinart DCG-20BKN Black
Score: 69/100
Bodum Bistro Black
Score: 78/100Rankings
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 Cuisinart DCG-20BKN is a compact electric blade grinder featuring a durable stainless-steel bowl and a safety interlock, making it ideal for quick, small-batch grinding. Its lack of adjustable grind settings and limited capacity restrict its use for precision brewing. Best suited for casual home users with limited countertop space.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 12best | |
130 W | 160 Wbest | |
70 g | 220 gbest | |
1.5 years | 2 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.71 kg | 0.22 kgbest |
— | 120 Vbest | |
3 | 5best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 130 W | 160 W |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1.5 years | 2 years |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.71 kg | 0.2195 kg |
Overall Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | H×W×D: 17.8×8.9×10.8 cm cm | 31.75×18.03×19.3 cm cm |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 3 | 5 |
Power & Electrical(1) | ||
Power Source | Electric | Mains |
Features(1) | ||
Bean Hopper Capacity (g) | 70 g | 220 g |
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Professional reviewers and editors are not directly quoted in the available sources; retailer listings emphasize the grinder's reliability for fresh grinding but do not provide detailed third‑party critiques.
Cuisinart's own site notes an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, suggesting generally positive consumer sentiment despite the lack of specific comments.
“grinds precise amounts without waste”
“static cling despite glass, some wipe-down needed”
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.
