Coffee Grinders
Best Electric Coffee Grinder for French Press (2026): 5 Models Side by Side
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For an electric coffee grinder for French press, the KRUPS leads this list with 12 settings, burr grinding and a 12 cup capacity. The TIMEMORE adds 30 settings with a rechargeable battery, while the Bodum gives 8 cups with a blade and a 2-year warranty.
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Top picks at a glance
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Best OverallKRUPS Precision Burr Coffee Grinder: 12 Settings9.8 View on Amazon -
Runner-UpTIMEMORE Burr Coffee Grinder9.5 View on Amazon -
Also GreatMr. Coffee Automatic Coffee Grinder9.5 View on Amazon -
9.4 View on Amazon -
Also GreatSHARDOR Electric Coffee Grinder9.2 View on Amazon
Compare the specs
Ranked on burr grinder, grind settings, bean capacity from each listing, plus how many buyers have rated it. A dash (—) means we could not confirm that figure from the listing.
| Pick | Burr grinder | Grind settings | Bean capacity | Weight | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. KRUPS Precision Burr Coffee Grinder: 12 Settings | Yes | 12 settings | 12 cups | 0.5 lb | — |
| 2. TIMEMORE Burr Coffee Grinder | Yes | 30 settings | — | — | — |
| 3. Mr. Coffee Automatic Coffee Grinder | — | 5 settings | 12 cups | 2 lb | — |
| 4. Bodum Bistro Electric Blade Coffee Grinder | — | — | 8 cups | — | 2-year |
| 5. SHARDOR Electric Coffee Grinder | — | — | — | 1.6 lb | 2-year |
KRUPS Precision Burr Coffee Grinder: 12 Settings
It pairs 12 settings with burr grinding, a 12 cup capacity and auto-stop.
- Burr grinder
- Grind settings: 12 settings
- Bean capacity: 12 cups
Good for
- Buyers who want 12 settings
- Buyers who want burr grinding
Skip it if
- You want more than 12 settings
- You want a blade grinder
It gives 12 settings from coarse to fine with flat burrs and a 12 cup capacity. It stops automatically when the selected quantity is reached, draws 110 watts and weighs 0.5 lb.
TIMEMORE Burr Coffee Grinder
It pairs 30 settings with burr grinding, a rechargeable battery and portable use.
- Burr grinder
- Grind settings: 30 settings
Good for
- Buyers who want 30 settings
- Buyers who want a portable grinder
Skip it if
- You want more than 30 settings
- You want a corded grinder
It gives 30 settings with stainless steel octagonal burrs and a 50g capacity. It charges by Type-C with a 1000mAh battery, shuts off automatically and lists French press use.
Mr. Coffee Automatic Coffee Grinder
It pairs 5 settings with stainless steel blades, a 12 cup capacity and automatic shutoff.
- Grind settings: 5 settings
- Bean capacity: 12 cups
Good for
- Buyers who want 5 settings
- Buyers who want a 12 cup capacity
Skip it if
- You want more than 5 settings
- You want a burr grinder
It gives 5 settings from fine to coarse with stainless steel blades and a 12 cup capacity. It has a 4-12 cup selector with cord storage, weighs 2 lb and shuts off automatically.
Bodum Bistro Electric Blade Coffee Grinder
It pairs a stainless steel blade with an 8 cup capacity, pulse control and a 2-year warranty.
- Bean capacity: 8 cups
- 2-year warranty stated
Good for
- Buyers who want an 8 cup capacity
- Buyers who want French press grinding
Skip it if
- You want more than 8 cups
- You want a burr grinder
It gives an 8 cup capacity with a stainless steel blade, a transparent lid and push-button pulse control. It draws 150 watts, lists French press use and carries a 2-year warranty.
SHARDOR Electric Coffee Grinder
It pairs a 70g bowl with a visual timing knob, stainless steel blades and a 2-year warranty.
- 2-year warranty stated
Good for
- Buyers who want a 70g bowl
- Buyers who want French press grinding
Skip it if
- You want more than 70g per batch
- You want a burr grinder
It gives a 70g bowl with a visual timing knob marked in seconds and stainless steel blades. It draws 150 watts, lists French press use and carries a 2-year warranty.
How to choose
Burr or blade
Burr grinders crush beans between burrs, and blade grinders cut beans with spinning blades. The KRUPS and TIMEMORE are burr grinders, while the Mr. Coffee, Bodum and SHARDOR are blade grinders. Burr and blade both grind coffee, so compare burr with blade for your grind texture.
Settings and capacity
Settings set how many grind levels you can choose, and capacity sets how much coffee you grind at once. The KRUPS gives 12 settings with a 12 cup capacity, the TIMEMORE gives 30 settings with a 50g capacity, and the Mr. Coffee gives 5 settings with a 12 cup capacity. The Bodum gives an 8 cup capacity and the SHARDOR gives a 70g bowl. Compare settings with capacity for your mornings.
French press use
French press use sets whether a grinder suits coarse grinding for a press pot. The KRUPS, TIMEMORE, Bodum and SHARDOR list French press use. The KRUPS gives 12 settings, the TIMEMORE gives 30 settings, and the Bodum and SHARDOR carry 2-year warranties. Compare French press use with settings for your press pot.
FAQ
Which grinders are burr grinders?
The KRUPS and TIMEMORE are burr grinders, while the Mr. Coffee, Bodum and SHARDOR are blade grinders.
Which grinders list French press use?
The KRUPS, TIMEMORE, Bodum and SHARDOR list French press use for coarse grinding for a press pot.
How many settings does each grinder give?
The KRUPS gives 12 settings, the TIMEMORE gives 30 settings, and the Mr. Coffee gives 5 settings.
Which grinders carry a 2-year warranty?
The Bodum and SHARDOR carry 2-year warranties, giving each grinder two years of warranty cover.
