1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder vs Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
The verdict
Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder is narrowly ahead, 7.3 to 1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder's 6.9. It leads on build quality & durability and value for money.
Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder costs $171.21 less.
Who each one suits
1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder
The manual grinder that handles espresso and filter without compromise
Scores higher on grind range & adjustment, cleaning, retention & mess.
Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
Espresso-capable grinding for well under what espresso-capable usually costs
Scores higher on build quality & durability, value for money.
How they score, criterion by criterion
Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works
| Criterion | Weight in category | 1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder | Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grind Consistency | 24% | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 5.6 | 7.5 |
| Grind Range & Adjustment | 16% | 9.5 | 8.0 |
| Cleaning, Retention & Mess | 14% | 10.0 | 7.0 |
| Dosing & Workflow | 12% | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 4.2 | 10.0 |
| Speed & Noise | 8% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $259.00 | $87.79 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| 1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder | Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $259.00 | $87.79 |
| Best for | The manual grinder that handles espresso and filter without compromise | Espresso-capable grinding for well under what espresso-capable usually costs |
| What sets it apart | Over 100 external clicks at 20 microns each, adjustable in one rotation without dismantling anything | 51 settings on 40mm conical burrs with a 0.1-second timer, at under the category median |
| Adjustment | External dial, the full range in one smooth rotation | — |
| Body Material | Aluminium | stainless-steel housing |
| Burr Material | Stainless steel | — |
| Burr Size | — | 40 mm |
| Burr Type | Conical, the K burr | Conical |
| Colour Options | — | Silver, Black |
| Espresso Capable | ✓ | ✓ |
| French Press Capable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grind settings | Over 100 clicks | 51 |
| In Box Accessories | Carrying case, foldable handle and a magnetic catch cup | — |
| Type | Manual | — |
| Single Dose | ✓ | — |
| Adjustment | Stepped, at 20 microns per click | — |
| Timer | — | ✓ |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Warranty Years Note | Stated by the maker: 1zpresso.coffee/faq, one-year limited warranty | — |
| Weight | 0.68, published as 1.5 pounds | 2.94 kg |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder
- +Over 100 clicks at 20 microns each, the finest adjustment of any hand grinder here
- +The full range in one smooth rotation of an external dial, so you are not counting past the coarse settings to reach espresso
- +Aluminium body at 680g, with a carrying case, foldable handle and magnetic catch cup included
- +One-year warranty, stated by 1Zpresso
- −$259 against a $149.95 median, and twice the Kingrinder K6 which also runs a stepped click adjustment
- −No scale and no timer, as with every hand grinder
- −1Zpresso does not publish the burr diameter
Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
- +51 settings on 40mm conical burrs at $87.79, under the $149.95 median
- +A timer running 1 to 60 seconds in 0.1-second increments, matching Baratza's resolution
- +A stainless steel housing
- −2.94kg, the heaviest grinder here
- −No burr material, motor power or rpm is published
- −No warranty term is published
Every specification, side by side
| 1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder | Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $259.00 | $87.79 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The manual grinder that handles espresso and filter without compromise | Espresso-capable grinding for well under what espresso-capable usually costs |
| What sets it apart | Over 100 external clicks at 20 microns each, adjustable in one rotation without dismantling anything | 51 settings on 40mm conical burrs with a 0.1-second timer, at under the category median |
| Specifications | ||
| Adjustment | External dial, the full range in one smooth rotation | — |
| Body Material | Aluminium | stainless-steel housing |
| Burr Material | Stainless steel | — |
| Burr Size | — | 40 mm |
| Burr Type | Conical, the K burr | Conical |
| Colour Options | — | Silver, Black |
| Espresso Capable | ✓ | ✓ |
| French Press Capable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grind settings | Over 100 clicks | 51 |
| In Box Accessories | Carrying case, foldable handle and a magnetic catch cup | — |
| Type | Manual | — |
| Ships to | US | US |
| Ships to Note | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. |
| Single Dose | ✓ | — |
| Adjustment | Stepped, at 20 microns per click | — |
| Timer | — | ✓ |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Warranty Years Note | Stated by the maker: 1zpresso.coffee/faq, one-year limited warranty | — |
| Weight | 0.68, published as 1.5 pounds | 2.94 kg |
1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder vs Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder: common questions
Which is better, 1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder or Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder?
Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder scores 7.3 against 6.9, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. 1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder is still ahead on grind range & adjustment.
Is 1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder or Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder cheaper?
1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder starts at $259.00, and Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder at $87.79.
Who is 1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder for?
The manual grinder that handles espresso and filter without compromise
Who is Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder for?
Espresso-capable grinding for well under what espresso-capable usually costs
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