1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder vs Ollygrin Conical Burr Coffee Grinder 30 Settings
The verdict
Ollygrin Conical Burr Coffee Grinder 30 Settings is narrowly ahead, 7.0 to 1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder's 6.9. It leads on grind consistency and value for money.
Ollygrin Conical Burr Coffee Grinder 30 Settings costs $179.01 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, build quality & durability, cleaning, retention & mess.
Ollygrin Conical Burr Coffee Grinder 30 Settings
A 40mm burr and a slow motor at the cheapest price those two things come at
Scores higher on grind consistency, value for money, speed & noise.
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 | Ollygrin Conical Burr Coffee Grinder 30 Settings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grind Consistency | 24% | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Grind Range & Adjustment | 16% | 9.5 | 7.0 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 5.6 | 5.0 |
| Cleaning, Retention & Mess | 14% | 10.0 | 5.0 |
| Dosing & Workflow | 12% | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 4.2 | 10.0 |
| Speed & Noise | 8% | 5.0 | 6.9 |
What each one costs
| Price | $259.00 | $79.99 |
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 | Ollygrin Conical Burr Coffee Grinder 30 Settings | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $259.00 | $79.99 |
| Best for | The manual grinder that handles espresso and filter without compromise | A 40mm burr and a slow motor at the cheapest price those two things come at |
| What sets it apart | Over 100 external clicks at 20 microns each, adjustable in one rotation without dismantling anything | A gear reduction motor, which grinds slowly so friction heat does not reach the beans |
| Adjustment | External dial, the full range in one smooth rotation | — |
| Auto Locking | — | ✓ |
| Body Material | Aluminium | — |
| Built-in scale | — | ✕ |
| Burr Size | — | 40 mm |
| Burr Type | Conical, the K burr | Conical |
| Colour Options | — | Silver, Black |
| Dimensions | — | 137 x 178 x 305 mm |
| Dose Selector | — | 2 to 12 cups |
| Espresso Capable | ✓ | ✓ |
| French Press Capable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grind settings | Over 100 clicks | 30 |
| Hopper Capacity | — | 283 g |
| In Box Accessories | Carrying case, foldable handle and a magnetic catch cup | — |
| Type | Manual | Electric |
| Motor | — | Gear reduction, which the maker says grinds slowly and generates less friction heat |
| Single Dose | ✓ | — |
| Adjustment | Stepped, at 20 microns per click | — |
| 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 | 2.0 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
Ollygrin Conical Burr Coffee Grinder 30 Settings
- +A gear reduction motor the maker says grinds slowly and generates less friction heat
- +40mm stainless steel conical burrs with auto-locking, a 283g hopper and a 2 to 12 cup selector
- +$79.99, well under the $149.95 median
- −30 settings
- −No motor power, rpm or retention figure is published
- −No warranty term is published
Every specification, side by side
| 1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder | Ollygrin Conical Burr Coffee Grinder 30 Settings | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $259.00 | $79.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The manual grinder that handles espresso and filter without compromise | A 40mm burr and a slow motor at the cheapest price those two things come at |
| What sets it apart | Over 100 external clicks at 20 microns each, adjustable in one rotation without dismantling anything | A gear reduction motor, which grinds slowly so friction heat does not reach the beans |
| Specifications | ||
| Adjustment | External dial, the full range in one smooth rotation | — |
| Auto Locking | — | ✓ |
| Body Material | Aluminium | — |
| Built-in scale | — | ✕ |
| Burr Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Burr Size | — | 40 mm |
| Burr Type | Conical, the K burr | Conical |
| Colour Options | — | Silver, Black |
| Dimensions | — | 137 x 178 x 305 mm |
| Dose Selector | — | 2 to 12 cups |
| Espresso Capable | ✓ | ✓ |
| French Press Capable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grind settings | Over 100 clicks | 30 |
| Hopper Capacity | — | 283 g |
| In Box Accessories | Carrying case, foldable handle and a magnetic catch cup | — |
| Type | Manual | Electric |
| Motor | — | Gear reduction, which the maker says grinds slowly and generates less friction heat |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | 2.0 kg |
1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder vs Ollygrin Conical Burr Coffee Grinder 30 Settings: common questions
Which is better, 1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder or Ollygrin Conical Burr Coffee Grinder 30 Settings?
Ollygrin Conical Burr Coffee Grinder 30 Settings scores 7.0 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 Ollygrin Conical Burr Coffee Grinder 30 Settings cheaper?
1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder starts at $259.00, and Ollygrin Conical Burr Coffee Grinder 30 Settings at $79.99.
Who is 1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder for?
The manual grinder that handles espresso and filter without compromise
Who is Ollygrin Conical Burr Coffee Grinder 30 Settings for?
A 40mm burr and a slow motor at the cheapest price those two things come at
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