1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder vs OutIn Fino Portable Electric Coffee Grinder
Ahead
The verdict
1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder is the better buy on our scoring, 6.9 to OutIn Fino Portable Electric Coffee Grinder's 6.2. It leads on grind range & adjustment and build quality & durability.
OutIn Fino Portable Electric Coffee Grinder costs $89.01 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.
OutIn Fino Portable Electric Coffee Grinder
Grinding fresh on a campsite or in a hotel room, on a battery
Scores higher on 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 | OutIn Fino Portable Electric Coffee Grinder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grind Consistency | 24% | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Grind Range & Adjustment | 16% | 9.5 | 7.0 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 5.6 | 3.8 |
| Cleaning, Retention & Mess | 14% | 10.0 | 7.0 |
| Dosing & Workflow | 12% | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 4.7 | 6.1 |
| Speed & Noise | 8% | 5.0 | 6.9 |
What each one costs
| Price | $259.00 | $169.99 |
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 | OutIn Fino Portable Electric Coffee Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $259.00 | $169.99 |
| Best for | The manual grinder that handles espresso and filter without compromise | Grinding fresh on a campsite or in a hotel room, on a battery |
| What sets it apart | Over 100 external clicks at 20 microns each, adjustable in one rotation without dismantling anything | A 38mm heptagonal burr on USB-C power, running under 60 decibels |
| Adjustment | External dial, the full range in one smooth rotation | — |
| Auto Stop | — | ✓ |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Food-grade ABS, Stainless steel |
| Built-in scale | — | ✕ |
| Burr Life Claim | — | The maker rates the burrs for 100kg of beans |
| Burr Material | Stainless steel | 420 stainless steel, hardened to 55-60 HRC |
| Burr Size | — | 38 mm |
| Burr Type | Conical, the K burr | Heptagonal conical |
| Colour Options | — | Tundra brown |
| Espresso Capable | ✓ | ✓ |
| French Press Capable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grind settings | Over 100 clicks | 28 |
| In Box Accessories | Carrying case, foldable handle and a magnetic catch cup | — |
| Type | Manual | Electric, rechargeable over USB-C |
| Noise Level | — | 60 |
| 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 | 0.69 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 $169 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
OutIn Fino Portable Electric Coffee Grinder
- +Rechargeable over USB-C, which makes it the only cordless electric grinder here
- +38mm heptagonal 420 stainless steel burrs hardened to 55-60 HRC, rated by the maker for 100kg of beans
- +One-button auto-start and auto-stop with anti-clog reversal, at 690g
- +60dB published, which almost no grinder states
- −$169.99, just over the $169 median, for 28 settings
- −A food-grade ABS body at this price
- −No warranty term is published
Every specification, side by side
| 1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder | OutIn Fino Portable Electric Coffee Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $259.00 | $169.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The manual grinder that handles espresso and filter without compromise | Grinding fresh on a campsite or in a hotel room, on a battery |
| What sets it apart | Over 100 external clicks at 20 microns each, adjustable in one rotation without dismantling anything | A 38mm heptagonal burr on USB-C power, running under 60 decibels |
| Specifications | ||
| Adjustment | External dial, the full range in one smooth rotation | — |
| Auto Stop | — | ✓ |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Food-grade ABS, Stainless steel |
| Built-in scale | — | ✕ |
| Burr Life Claim | — | The maker rates the burrs for 100kg of beans |
| Burr Material | Stainless steel | 420 stainless steel, hardened to 55-60 HRC |
| Burr Size | — | 38 mm |
| Burr Type | Conical, the K burr | Heptagonal conical |
| Colour Options | — | Tundra brown |
| Espresso Capable | ✓ | ✓ |
| French Press Capable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grind settings | Over 100 clicks | 28 |
| In Box Accessories | Carrying case, foldable handle and a magnetic catch cup | — |
| Type | Manual | Electric, rechargeable over USB-C |
| Noise Level | — | 60 |
| 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 | 0.69 kg |
1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder vs OutIn Fino Portable Electric Coffee Grinder: common questions
Which is better, 1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder or OutIn Fino Portable Electric Coffee Grinder?
1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder scores 6.9 against 6.2, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. OutIn Fino Portable Electric Coffee Grinder is still ahead on value for money.
Is 1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder or OutIn Fino Portable Electric Coffee Grinder cheaper?
1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder starts at $259.00, and OutIn Fino Portable Electric Coffee Grinder at $169.99.
Who is 1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder for?
The manual grinder that handles espresso and filter without compromise
Who is OutIn Fino Portable Electric Coffee Grinder for?
Grinding fresh on a campsite or in a hotel room, on a battery
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