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7 picks
Number one at the top, number 7 at the bottom. The tier label on each card says which price bracket it sits in.
★Editor's Choice
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Breville
Breville the Smart Grinder Pro BCG820BSS
60 Grind SettingsConical BurrDosing IQ
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Breville the Smart Grinder Pro BCG820BSS
Our Verdict
Breville's programmable conical burr grinder with 60 settings, Dosing IQ timed dosing and hands-free grinding straight into the portafilter, the best-rated electric grinder here.
Why it's number one: Top marks for grind performance, range and ease of use: CHOICE scores it 94, five points clear of any other grinder here, it has 60 settings and Dosing IQ timed grinding, and it holds the best electric-grinder owner rating at 4.7 stars from 413 Amazon AU ratings. Only one critic source.
The Smart Grinder Pro is the grinder we'd point most Australian espresso drinkers towards, and it tops this list with a 4.7-star rating from 413 Amazon AU reviews, the best of any electric grinder here. Its conical burrs run through 60 grind settings, which gives you genuinely fine steps at the espresso end and still reaches French press at the other, so it suits a household that brews more than one way. Breville's Dosing IQ lets you program grind time in 0.2 second increments and the LCD shows the setting, grind time and the number of shots or cups selected, so once you've dialled in a bean you get the same dose every morning. Cradles for 50-54mm and 58mm portafilters let you grind hands-free straight into the basket, or you can grind into the included airtight container, a gold-tone filter basket or a paper filter. A 450g hopper, a cleaning brush and a one-year warranty round it out. It's the most expensive grinder in this guide, but for anyone with a proper espresso machine on the bench it's the one to buy.
Performance
10.0
Grind Range
10.0
Ease of Use
10.0
Build
8.9
Owners
9.1
Owners is the 4.8★ Amazon AU rating from 416 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 10.0 (rubric 10): CHOICE scores it 94, the highest lab result in this category; stainless conical burrs, 4.7 stars from 413 ratings.
Grind Range 10.0 (rubric 10): Rule: 60 settings per Breville, espresso through to French press.
Ease of Use 10.0 (rubric 10): Dosing IQ timed grinding in 0.2 second steps, LCD, cradles for 50-54 mm and 58 mm portafilters, 450 g hopper, cleaning brush.
Build 8.9 (rubric 8.5): Brushed stainless body with stainless conical burrs and a one-year warranty; 4.7 stars from 413 Amazon AU ratings.
The highest-rated grinder on this list, a hand grinder with Timemore's S2C steel burr, an all-metal body and stepless adjustment from espresso to French press.
If you brew one or two cups at a time and want burr quality without an electric grinder on the bench, the Chestnut C3S is the hand grinder we'd choose. Timemore's patented S2C steel burr is the reason it earns a 4.8-star rating from 327 Amazon AU buyers, the highest rating in this guide, and adjustment is stepless, so you can land anywhere between espresso and French press rather than clicking between fixed steps. The body is all metal, an aluminium alloy with no plastic inside, and the burr runs on dual bearings to keep it centred for an even grind. At 52mm across and around 530g it's compact enough for a travel bag, though the 25g capacity means grinding for a full plunger is a two-batch job and reaching espresso-fine takes some elbow grease. It's sold by an Australian third-party seller rather than Amazon AU, and cleaning is brush-only, no water. For pour-over fans, campers and anyone with a single-cup routine it's a joy; for a family of espresso drinkers, look at the electric picks.
Performance
8.5
Grind Range
10.0
Ease of Use
6.3
Build
9.3
Owners
9.1
Owners is the 4.8★ Amazon AU rating from 370 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 8.5 (rubric 8): No published test; S2C steel burr on dual bearings, 4.8 stars from 336 ratings; espresso-fine takes real effort by hand.
Grind Range 10.0 (rubric 10): Rule: stepless adjustment per Timemore, espresso to French press.
Ease of Use 6.3 (rubric 5): Hand cranking, 25 g capacity so a plunger is two batches, brush-only cleaning; portable at about 530 g.
Build 9.3 (rubric 9): All-metal aluminium body, steel burr on dual bearings, 4.8 stars from 336 ratings; warranty term not on the card.
Pros
+ Highest rating in this guide, 4.8 stars from 327 buyers
+ Patented S2C steel burr with stepless adjustment
+ All-metal aluminium body with dual bearings
+ Compact and portable at around 530g
Cons
− 25g capacity means multiple batches for a large brew
− Hand grinding to espresso-fine takes real effort
− Sold by a third-party seller rather than Amazon AU
ManualS2C Steel BurrStepless Adjustment25g CapacityAll-Metal Body
A full-metal conical burr grinder with 18 settings, an LCD aroma function and the option to grind straight into the portafilter, and the most reviewed burr grinder here.
The Dedica grinder is the natural partner for De'Longhi's slimline Dedica espresso machines, but it stands on its own as a well-built mid-range burr grinder. The housing is full metal, which is rare at this tier, and inside sits a stainless-steel conical burr set with 18 grind settings that run from espresso through filter to French press. A 2.1-inch LCD carries an aroma function with mild, normal and thick options, and you can send the grounds either into the container or directly into the filter holder using the supplied adapters. The upper burr insert lifts out for cleaning. It's the most reviewed burr grinder on this list at 1,084 Amazon AU reviews, holds a 4.3-star rating, and ships from Amazon AU. The 18 steps are coarser than the 60 on the Breville or the 40 on the Baratza, so serious espresso tinkerers may want finer control, but for most households it's a stylish, solid step up from the budget tier that pairs neatly with a compact machine.
Performance
8.9
Grind Range
7.8
Ease of Use
8.9
Build
8.9
Owners
7.4
Owners is the 4.3★ Amazon AU rating from 1,092 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 8.9 (rubric 8.5): CHOICE scores it 89, top of the good band; stainless conical burrs, 4.3 stars from 1,086 ratings.
Grind Range 7.8 (rubric 7): Rule: 18 settings per De'Longhi, espresso to French press in coarse steps.
Ease of Use 8.9 (rubric 8.5): LCD with aroma and cup selection, grinds into the container or the portafilter via adapters, upper burr lifts out; hopper size not on the card.
Build 8.9 (rubric 8.5): Full metal housing and stainless burrs, 4.3 stars from 1,086 Amazon AU ratings; warranty term not on the card.
The GrindFresh is the reason we don't recommend a blade grinder to anyone who can stretch a little further. For not much more than the blade model at the bottom of this list you get proper conical burrs, 25 grind settings and a 250g bean hopper, which is everything a home espresso or filter drinker actually needs. Sunbeam has built it to grind directly into the group handle, so you can rest a portafilter under the chute and let it run, and the settings stretch from espresso through filter to Turkish-fine. It ships from Amazon AU, carries a 4.4-star rating from 475 buyers and sits at the budget end of this list, which is a rare combination for a burr grinder. The grey and white finish won't win design awards next to the brushed-steel premium picks, and you don't get timed dosing or a screen, so doses are judged by eye. But as an entry point into burr grinding, and as the grinder we'd put in most Australian kitchens, it's hard to beat.
Performance
8.9
Grind Range
8.5
Ease of Use
8.1
Build
7.4
Owners
7.8
Owners is the 4.4★ Amazon AU rating from 480 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 8.9 (rubric 8.5): CHOICE scores it 89, top of the good band; conical burrs, 4.4 stars from 475 ratings.
Grind Range 8.5 (rubric 8): Rule: 25 settings per Sunbeam, espresso to Turkish-fine.
Ease of Use 8.1 (rubric 7.5): Grinds straight into the group handle from a 250 g hopper; no timer or display, doses judged by eye.
Build 7.4 (rubric 6.5): Grey and white plastic body; 4.4 stars from 475 ratings; warranty term not on the card.
Baratza's espresso-capable Encore with a dual-range dial, 40mm hardened steel burrs, a quick-release burr and an anti-static dosing cup, sold by Amazon AU.
Baratza has a long-standing reputation among home espresso enthusiasts for grinders that keep going for years, and the Encore ESP is the version tuned for espresso. Its dual-range adjustment is the clever bit: settings 1 to 20 are micro-steps for dialling in espresso, while 21 to 40 are macro-steps for filter brewing, so one dial covers both without compromise. The 40mm hardened alloy steel burrs are made in Liechtenstein and driven by a DC motor, adjustment is a single-handed twist of the hopper, and a front-mounted pulse button or the on/off switch gets you grinding. A quick-release burr mount means you can pull the burr for cleaning without tools or dismantling the grinder. The included anti-static dosing cup fits 54mm baskets and comes with a 58mm adapter, so you dose directly into the portafilter for a level, tamp-ready bed. It's a 230V unit sold by Amazon AU. The catch is the thin review base: 4.1 stars from just 52 reviews, well behind the Breville, so we've ranked it on specification and reputation rather than crowd consensus.
Performance
8.5
Grind Range
9.3
Ease of Use
8.1
Build
8.1
Owners
7.2
Owners is the 4★ Amazon AU rating from 54 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 8.5 (rubric 8): Tom's Guide 4 of 5; 40 mm hardened steel burrs with a DC motor; a thin owner record at 4.1 stars from 52 ratings.
Grind Range 9.3 (rubric 9): Rule: 40 settings per Baratza, micro-steps 1 to 20 for espresso and macro-steps 21 to 40 for filter.
Ease of Use 8.1 (rubric 7.5): Pulse button or switch with no timer, quick-release burr for tool-free cleaning, anti-static dosing cup for 54 mm and 58 mm baskets.
Build 8.1 (rubric 7.5): Hardened steel burrs made in Liechtenstein and a repairable design, but 4.1 stars from 52 ratings; warranty term not on the card.
Healthy Choice's burr grinder packs a surprising amount into a mid-range price. You get a stainless-steel conical burr, 31 grind settings from very coarse to Turkish-fine, and a digital touch panel with a built-in timer that lets you choose 1 to 10 cups per run rather than guessing. The 275g bean hopper and 100g grounds container are generous for the size, and Healthy Choice says the low grinding speed keeps static and heat down while running quietly, with overheat protection on the 165W motor and an anti-splash design to keep grounds where they belong. The burr lifts out for cleaning and a brush is included. It's rated 4.5 stars by 165 Amazon AU buyers, a smaller pool than the big-brand picks, and it's sold by an Australian third-party seller rather than Amazon AU, so check the returns terms before you buy. If you want timed dosing and a proper burr without paying Breville money, it's the value sleeper on this list.
Performance
7.8
Grind Range
8.5
Ease of Use
8.9
Build
7.0
Owners
8.1
Owners is the 4.5★ Amazon AU rating from 165 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 7.8 (rubric 7): No published test; stainless conical burr on a 165 W low-speed motor, 4.5 stars from 165 ratings.
Grind Range 8.5 (rubric 8): Rule: 31 settings per Healthy Choice, coarse to Turkish-fine.
Ease of Use 8.9 (rubric 8.5): Touch panel with a timer and 1 to 10 cup selection, 275 g hopper, 100 g grounds container, burr lifts out for cleaning.
Build 7.0 (rubric 6): Plastic body from a budget brand sold by a third-party seller; 165 ratings; warranty term not on the card.
Pros
+ 31 settings from coarse to Turkish-fine
+ Digital touch control with timer and 1-10 cup selection
We'll be honest: a blade grinder is not the tool for espresso, and we've said as much in the buying guide. But for plunger, drip or stovetop coffee, and for the household that also wants to blitz spices and herbs, the Breville Coffee & Spice Grinder is the best of its kind on Amazon AU. A 200W motor spins rust-resistant stainless-steel blades inside a removable stainless bowl that holds about a cup, and because the bowl lifts out you can wash it properly and avoid your coffee tasting of last night's cumin. Press-and-release control means you pulse in short bursts to get roughly the coarseness you want. It's earned a 4.5-star rating from 1,067 Amazon AU buyers, ships from Amazon AU, and is the cheapest pick on this list. Just accept that a blade chops rather than grinds, so particle size will be uneven and you'll get some sediment in a plunger; if that bothers you, the Sunbeam burr grinder above is only a small step up in price.
Performance
5.9
Grind Range
5.5
Ease of Use
7.8
Build
8.5
Owners
8.1
Owners is the 4.5★ Amazon AU rating from 1,087 reviews, weighted toward the category average when there are few. Fewer than two published reviews of this exact model, so the owner rating carries that weight too. Tick marks show the category average.
How we scored it
Each measure is marked against the category's rubric, where 10 is the best you can buy, 8 is strong, 6 is basic but sound and 4 falls short. The bars show that mark on the Top7 scale (a 6 reads as 7.0, an 8 as 8.5); the notes quote the rubric mark.
Performance 5.9 (rubric 4.5): Blade grinder that chops to uneven particle sizes; CHOICE scores it 65; unsuitable for espresso per the card.
Grind Range 5.5 (rubric 4): Rule: no grind settings, coarseness by pulse timing.
Ease of Use 7.8 (rubric 7): Press-and-release control and a removable stainless bowl that washes properly; no dosing or settings.
Build 8.5 (rubric 8): Stainless blades and removable stainless bowl, 4.5 stars from 1,074 Amazon AU ratings; warranty term not on the card.
We evaluate coffee grinders on grind performance (consistency, the range from espresso-fine to French press coarse, and speed), ease of use (adjustment, dosing controls, cleaning), build quality (housing, burr material, motor), grind quality as a dedicated score (burr type, step resolution, and how well the design manages retention and static), and overall value for money. We favour models sold by Amazon AU or Australian sellers for fast delivery and easy returns, and we weight review count and rating heavily. All star ratings and review counts are drawn from live Amazon AU customer feedback.
Scored on Performance 40%, Grind range 25%, Ease of use 20%, Build quality 15%, plus owner ratings and critic reviews
A blade grinder chops beans with a spinning blade, so you get a mix of dust and chunks and the only control is how long you hold the button. A burr grinder crushes beans between two burrs set a precise distance apart, producing an even grind you can repeat. If you brew plunger or drip and want to save money, a blade will do; for espresso, or if you care how the cup tastes, buy burrs.
Espresso vs filter grind range
Espresso needs a very fine, very consistent grind and tiny adjustment steps, because a small change in grind size swings the shot from sour to bitter. Filter, pour-over and plunger are far more forgiving and sit at the medium to coarse end. Check that the grinder genuinely reaches espresso-fine if you need it, and look for lots of settings or stepless adjustment around that fine end rather than just a big number on the box.
Burr type and material
Most home grinders use conical burrs, which run at lower speeds, generate less heat and suit espresso and filter alike. Flat burrs, found on pricier machines, tend to give a slightly more uniform grind for filter coffee. Hardened steel burrs stay sharp longer and are the norm on serious grinders; ceramic burrs are common in hand grinders and never rust but can chip. Either way, make sure the burr can be removed for cleaning.
Retention and static
Retention is the ground coffee that stays inside the grinder between uses, so your first dose of the day is partly yesterday's stale grounds. Static makes grounds cling to the chute and spray across the bench. Designs with a short, direct path from burrs to cup, anti-static dosing cups and slower grinding speeds all help, and a light mist of water on the beans before grinding tames static on almost any grinder.
Dosing and workflow
For espresso, timed dosing that runs the grinder for a set number of seconds makes each shot repeatable, and a portafilter cradle lets you grind hands-free straight into the basket. For filter drinkers a simple cup or gram selector is plenty. Hand grinders skip all of this: you weigh the beans, then turn the crank.
Hopper size and cleaning
A big hopper is handy for a busy household but beans go stale sitting in it, so many people prefer to weigh a single dose each time. Whatever you buy, oils build up on the burrs and in the chute, so choose a grinder whose burr lifts out easily and clean it every few weeks with the included brush.
Ask a barista what the single biggest upgrade to home coffee is and the answer is rarely the machine. It's the grinder. Beans start losing aroma within minutes of being ground, so grinding fresh for each brew is the difference between a flat cup and one that actually tastes like the bag promised. It's also the appliance Australians most often skimp on, pairing a serious espresso machine with a blade grinder or a bag of supermarket pre-ground.
The market splits by burr type and by what you brew. Blade grinders chop beans with a spinning blade and are cheap, but the particle size is all over the place. Burr grinders crush beans between two surfaces set a fixed distance apart, giving a consistent grind you can actually adjust, and they're essential if espresso is on the menu. Hand grinders bring burr quality to a travel bag or a one-cup routine, and at the top end you get timed dosing, portafilter cradles and micro-adjustment for dialling in shots.
We've compared the top-rated coffee grinders on Amazon Australia, from a blade grinder with over a thousand reviews to Breville's programmable Smart Grinder Pro, and ranked seven that are stocked locally. Whether you're grinding for a plunger, a pour-over or a proper espresso machine, there's a pick here for your bench and your budget.
Handy calculators
Free, in Australian units, and built for a phone on the bench.
Do I really need a burr grinder, or will a blade grinder do?+
It depends on how you brew. A blade grinder chops beans into a mix of powder and chunks, which is tolerable for a plunger or drip machine and fine for spices. For espresso it's a non-starter, because uneven particles extract unevenly and you can't fine-tune the grind. If you own an espresso machine, or you can taste the difference between a good and a great cup, a burr grinder is the single best upgrade you can make.
Can a hand grinder really grind fine enough for espresso?+
A good one can. Hand grinders with steel burrs and stepless or fine-step adjustment, like the Timemore Chestnut C3S, will reach espresso-fine. The trade-off is effort and capacity: grinding a single espresso dose to that fineness takes a minute or so of solid cranking, and most hand grinders hold only 25 to 30g of beans, so they suit one or two cups at a time rather than a family's worth of shots.
What's the difference between conical and flat burrs?+
Conical burrs are a cone that spins inside a ring, usually at lower speeds, which keeps heat down and suits both espresso and filter. They're what almost every home grinder in this guide uses. Flat burrs are two parallel discs, common on commercial and high-end home grinders, and tend to give a slightly more uniform grind for filter coffee. For most households the burr material, adjustment range and ease of cleaning matter more than conical versus flat.
Why do grounds spray everywhere, and what is retention?+
The mess is static. Grinding builds up a charge on the grounds, so they cling to the chute and the cup and then leap onto the bench. A light mist of water on the beans before grinding, a technique sometimes called the Ross droplet method, largely fixes it, and grinders with anti-static dosing cups and slower speeds help too. Retention is different: it's the ground coffee that stays trapped inside the grinder between uses, so the first grams of your next dose are stale. Designs with a short, direct path from the burrs to the cup keep both problems in check.
How often should I clean my coffee grinder?+
Coffee oils build up on the burrs and in the chute, and they go rancid, so a quick brush-out every week or two and a proper clean every month or so keeps the grind tasting fresh. Most electric grinders here let you lift out the upper burr without tools, and the included brush is all you need. Never wash a hand grinder in water; brush it dry instead. If your grinder starts running slowly or the grind gets inconsistent, a clean is usually the first fix.
