Hario Original Black
Score: 76/100
KitchenAid BCG111ER Blade Coffee Grinder
Score: 63/100Rankings
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.
The KitchenAid BCG111ER is a compact blade grinder featuring a stainless steel bowl and clear top cover, making it easy to use and monitor. Its main trade-off is uneven grind consistency and lack of adjustable settings, limiting suitability for espresso or precise brewing. Best for beginners or casual drinkers needing quick, small-batch grinding.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
24 g | 113 gbest | |
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| ↓ lower better | 0.4 kgbest | 1.04 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.4 kg | 1.04 kg |
Overall Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 22×15×7.2 cm cm | 22.1×9.9×10.7 cm cm |
Power & Electrical(1) | ||
Power Source | Manual | Corded electric |
Features(1) | ||
Bean Hopper Capacity (g) | 24 g | 113 g |
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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.
