Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder vs Niche Zero

Espresso-capable grinding for well under what espresso-capable usually costs

Scores higher on build quality & durability, value for money.

Single-dosing a different coffee every day and switching between espresso and filter in seconds

Scores higher on grind consistency, grind range & adjustment, cleaning, retention & mess.

• +51 settings on 40mm conical burrs at $87.79, under the $169 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

• +Zero retention, by the maker's description, so the coffee you weigh in is the coffee you get out.
• +63 mm conical burrs with an infinite stepless dial that moves between espresso and filter in seconds.
• +Dose consistency the maker puts at less than plus or minus 0.2 g.
• +72 dB while grinding, with an aluminium body and real oak trim.
• +Compact at 122 mm wide.

• −Priced in pounds from the UK, so the cost in other countries depends on conversion, shipping and import charges.
• −No hopper to speak of: every dose is weighed and added by hand, which is the point but not for everyone.
• −311 mm tall, rising to 435 mm with the lid up, so check the space under wall cabinets.
• −Niche does not publish burr material, motor power or warranty on the product page.