Hario Original Black
Score: 76/100
Mr. Coffee Burr Coffee Grinder
Score: 72/100Rankings
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 Mr. Coffee Cafe Grind 18-Cup Automatic Burr Grinder offers 18 grind presets, flat burr uniformity, and automatic portioning in a compact stainless-steel design. Its small hopper, plastic build, and noticeable noise limit suitability for heavy-duty or quiet environments. Best for beginners and casual home brewers seeking affordable burr grinding with automation.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 18best | |
— | 160 Wbest | |
24 g | 227 gbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.4 kgbest | 1.67 kg |
— | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(4) | ||
Burr Type | ceramic | Flat |
Burr Material | Ceramic | Metal |
Weight (kg) | 0.4 kg | 1.67 kg |
Overall Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 22×15×7.2 cm cm | 29.2×13.5×20.8 cm cm |
Power & Electrical(1) | ||
Power Source | Manual | AC |
Features(1) | ||
Bean Hopper Capacity (g) | 24 g | 227 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.
“Flat burr plates deliver uniform grind size for consistent coffee flavor across drip, espresso, and French press.”
“Small 8-oz bean hopper fills quickly, requiring frequent refills for larger batches.”
Professional reviewers and editors highlight the Mr. Coffee grinder's burr-based uniformity, one-touch automation, and safety features as strong selling points, emphasizing its versatility across 18 grind and cup settings and the ease of cleaning with removable parts. They position it as an affordable entry-level burr grinder ideal for daily home use, though they note the plastic construction may feel less premium compared with higher-end models.
Everyday users consistently praise the consistent grind quality, straightforward operation and portion control, noting that the grinder improves the taste of their coffee and is easy to clean. Recurring complaints focus on the small 8-oz hopper, static buildup, noticeable noise, and the predominance of plastic which raises durability concerns, as well as vague instructions regarding grind-size volume effects.
