Niche Zero vs Ollygrin Conical Burr Coffee Grinder 30 Settings

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

Scores higher on grind range & adjustment, build quality & durability, cleaning, retention & mess.

A 40mm burr and a slow motor at the cheapest price those two things come at

Scores higher on value for money.

• +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.

• +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 $169 median

• −30 settings
• −No motor power, rpm or retention figure is published
• −No warranty term is published