Compact burr grinders (under 50mm)

61 models match compact burr grinders (under 50mm) in the Brew & Rate catalogue.

By brand, 12 are from 1Zpresso, 7 are from Baratza, 7 are from Timemore and 3 are from Comandante.

By burr, 59 use conical burrs and 2 use flat burrs.

By form factor, 39 are hand portable and 22 are electric countertop.

Median burr size is 40 mm, from 33 mm (Dedica Arte KG521) to 48 mm (Lido 3).

Median retention is 0.3 g, from 0 g (Mini) to 2 g (KM5 Grinder).

The lowest retention here is 0 g, for the Mini.

40 of the 61 have single-dosing.

1 of the 61 has grind-by-weight.

By adjustment, 49 are stepped and 11 are stepless.

Median hopper capacity is 200 g, from 25 g (X-Ultra) to 300 g (Encore ESP Pro ZCG595).

By origin, 19 are built in China, 16 are built in Taiwan and 6 are built in Germany.

Prices run from €25 to €800, with a median of €159.

The JavaPresse Manual Coffee Grinder is the most affordable at €25; the Lagom Mini tops the range at €800.

This spec is recorded for 147 of the 162 grinders catalogued so far.