Best coffee grinders 2020: from handheld to automated offerings

If you’re after heavy-duty grinding, this Cuisinart offering is well worth considering. Featuring 18 grind positions which pretty much cater to any coffee drinker in existence, the device comes complete with a 4-18 cup quantity selector, so not an ounce of caffeine will go to waste. At £60 it’s one of the pricier models on the list, but with price comes settings - and there are certainly plenty.

This rather pricey design definitely ranks at the top end of the price barometer. Designed by Daniel Debiasi and Federico Sandri for Stelton, it’s a slick looking offering is crafted from stainless steel and then covered in Teflon for a slick finish. Oh, and then there’s the brushed brass handle that adds a distinct elegance to this pricey offering.

A single speed device that’s designed to be held easily, there are no annoying handles or extra add-ons required with this compact device. One button is all you need. It’s a blend (excuse the pun) or affordability and effectiveness, particularly given its 75g capacity that guarantees up to 15 cups of coffee in one batch.

This plush black offering from DeLonghi features indicator lights to help with setting selection unlike a number of its counterparts. A ‘push-to-grind’ pulse lid means you can customers your grinding, while the built-in stainless steel blades ensure this device will see you through the toughest of all-nighters. There’s also an integrated cleaning brush which also comes in rather handy.

Measuring 13cm in diameter, this Lakeland grinder is great for coffee but can handle a host of other food prep too thanks to it’s multi-tasking blades. The transparent lid means you can keep track of progress, while its stainless steel finish keeps things simple. It’s also worth mentioning that its size makes it ideal for stowing away in a cupboard or corner.

Whether it’s nuts, spices or coffee you’re looking to be ground to a fine powder, this Salter offering comes in well within budget. A classic stainless steel design, this 200 Watt electric design has a 60g capacity - making it smaller than some models on the market. That being said, if space is at a premium, this might well be the compact offering for you.

Now, if you’re looking to hit the big leagues - and we’re talking industrial amounts of ground beans at your fingertips - this offering from Sage might just be the way to go. This Smart Grinder uses something called ‘dosing IQ technology’ which sounds ridiculously fancy, but pretty much means it produces an even grind. It also features an LCD display, 60 grind settings and an impressive 450g removable hopper if that sways you.