Hamilton Beach Fresh Grind
Score: 64/100
Amazon Basics Electric Coffee Grinder
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 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 | | |
|---|---|---|
125 Wbest | — | |
— | 30 gbest | |
1 yearsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.59 kgbest | 0.699 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
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Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.59 kg | 0.6985 kg |
Overall Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 18.1×9.0×9.5 cm | 17.5×9.45×8.89 cm cm |
Power & Electrical(1) | ||
Power Source | AC | Electric |
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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.
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.
