Cuisinart DCG-20BKN Black
Score: 69/100
Hamilton Beach Fresh Grind
Score: 64/100Rankings
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.
The Hamilton Beach Fresh Grind is a compact blade grinder with a removable stainless-steel chamber, offering quick grinding for coffee and spices. Its main drawbacks are uneven grind consistency and lack of adjustable settings. Ideal for casual users who need a simple, space-saving grinder.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
130 Wbest | 125 W | |
70 gbest | — | |
1.5 yearsbest | 1 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.71 kg | 0.59 kgbest |
3best | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 130 W | 125 W |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1.5 years | 1 years |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.71 kg | 0.59 kg |
Overall Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | H×W×D: 17.8×8.9×10.8 cm cm | 18.1×9.0×9.5 cm |
Power & Electrical(1) | ||
Power Source | Electric | AC |
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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.
Professional reviewers and editors are scarce for this model; manufacturer and retailer descriptions emphasize its ease of use, quiet operation, and versatility, while noting the lack of in‑depth third‑party testing.
Everyday users consistently commend the grinder's convenience, fresh-brew results, and easy cleanup, with most comments focusing on its simplicity and compact design. The primary user-reported drawback is the uneven grind typical of blade grinders.
