
KitchenAid BCG111ER Blade Coffee Grinder
Score: 63/100
OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
Score: 69/100Rankings

The OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder is an affordable electric grinder featuring stainless steel conical burrs and fast grinding speed. It is limited to medium-range grinds, produces noticeable static and high-pitched noise. Best suited for drip, pour-over, AeroPress and Moka pot users seeking budget value.

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.
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113 gbest | — | |
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| ↓ lower better | 1.04 kgbest | 2.04 kg |
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Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.04 kg | 2.04 kg |
Overall Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 22.1×9.9×10.7 cm cm | 37.6×30.0×17.3 cm cm |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 3 | 4 |

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Professional reviewers describe the OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder as a solid entry-level option that offers a genuine upgrade over blade grinders. They highlight its stainless steel conical burrs, fast grinding speed, and reliable medium-range performance (settings 6-8) for drip and pour-over coffee, while noting its inability to produce espresso-grade grinds, high-pitched noise, static buildup, and higher grind retention as notable drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the grinder's ease of use, attractive design, and consistent medium grind that delivers good coffee for drip, pour-over, Moka pot, and AeroPress methods. The most common complaints revolve around static clumping, grind retention that requires shaking, inconsistent coarse settings, noisy operation, and occasional mess from grounds escaping the bin.
“really impressed with how well it performs”

“disappointed by just how bad the buildup was”



