Best Burr Coffee Grinder Under $100 (2026): 7 Picks by Brew

OXO lists the Brew grinder with 15 grind size settings from fine to coarse, plus micro-adjustments between them, and 40mm stainless steel conical burrs. The hopper holds about 12 oz (3/4 lb) of beans, so a standard bag fits with room to spare.

It earns the top spot mostly because it is easy to live with. You set the grind, press the timer button and it stops itself. Owners commonly like how even the grounds look for pour-over and French press.

Its weakness is the espresso end. The fine settings work for moka pots and many AeroPress recipes, but espresso machines reward finer, more repeatable steps than this design offers.

Skip it if you pull espresso every day; none of the grinders here are built for it, so budget for a dedicated espresso grinder.

The Bistro is the most design-minded grinder here. Amazon lists it with stainless steel conical burrs, 12 grind settings from coarse to fine, a preset timer with a quick-grind button and a glass grounds catcher.

The glass catcher is the practical upgrade over plastic: it tends to cling less to grounds, and it looks good on a counter. The hopper holds about 7.75 oz, which is enough for a few days of pots but smaller than the OXO's 12 oz.

Its limits are the same as most grinders at this price. It handles drip, pour-over and French press well, but the fine end is not meant for espresso.

Skip it if you want the largest hopper or the widest range; the OXO Brew covers more.

The Infinity has been around for years because the formula works. Capresso lists steel conical burrs, 16 settings (four each for extra fine, fine, regular and coarse) and a gear-reduction motor running under 450 rpm. The hopper holds 8.8 oz and the grounds container 4 oz, though one retailer lists the hopper differently, so check the listing.

Owners tend to report static that makes grounds cling to the container. It comes in several finishes, and some retailers list the black 560.01 as sold out, so check the model number and availability.

It is a sturdy, simple grinder for drip and French press, and it has a longer track record than most budget picks.

Skip it if you want espresso-grade steps; this is a filter-coffee grinder.

We replaced the older KRUPS GX5000 with this model because GX5000 specs vary between sellers, while the GX550850 listings agree: stainless flat burrs, 12 grind settings plus intermediate steps, an 8 oz hopper and a 2 to 12 cup selector. One retailer lists the motor at 110 W.

The appeal is simplicity. Turn the dial to the number of cups, press start and the grinder stops by itself. That suits a household that brews a full carafe every morning.

It is a weaker fit for single cups of pour-over, where weighing beans on a scale is easier than counting cups.

Skip it if you want to grind for espresso or by weight; a hand grinder like the Timemore C3 suits weighed doses better.

SHARDOR makes several conical burr grinders with 31, 35, 40, 48 or 51 settings, so model numbers matter. The one we link lists 35 settings, a 2 to 12 cup selector and an 8.5 oz hopper per the Amazon listing, though wattage differs between listings.

A Home-Barista forum thread titled "Cheap 35 Step Conical Grinder, Kind of Impressed" found the grind uniform and the static low for the price, though the writer noted the dial moves in steps and another poster described a unit that would not stay aligned. That matches the general pattern: good value, less consistent quality control than the established brands.

It is worth considering if you want lots of adjustment steps on a tight budget and accept the risk.

Skip it if you want long-term support; Capresso has a longer track record.

Eight Ounce Coffee lists the base Chestnut C3 with a 38mm stainless steel burr set and a 20 g bean capacity, while Amazon's current C3 listing we link gives 25 g with a 38mm conical burr. The C3s is a newer, larger-capacity variant. Amazon sells several C3 versions, including an ESP model with finer espresso steps, so check the title before ordering.

Hand grinders move more of the cost into the burr and less into a motor, which is why a hand model can beat a plastic electric grinder on grind quality at this price. The price you pay is effort and capacity: enough beans for one large mug at a time.

It also frees up counter space, which pairs well with a small espresso setup, see our [espresso machine with grinder](/kitchen/best-espresso-machine-with-grinder/) guide if you would rather have one device.

Skip it if you brew for a household every morning; any of the electric picks will be faster.

The DBM-8 is the grinder many people buy first. Retailer listings agree on an 18-position selector, a removable 8 oz hopper, a 4 to 18 cup slide dial and an electric timer that shuts the grinder off. The grind chamber is sized for up to 32 cups of grounds.

Owner feedback is mixed. Even grinds and good value earn praise, while noise, fine powder in the cup and a flimsy selector are the recurring complaints. Check the warranty on your specific listing.

It is a fair step up from a blade grinder for drip and French press, and not much more than that.

Skip it if you brew espresso or want very even particles; spend more on the OXO.