One-touch convenience grinder with built-in scale for drip and pour-over
OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder: Convenient and clean for filter coffee
The OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder is a $100 grinder built around ease of use: a one-touch timer, a built-in scale, and a compact design that fits comfortably on a counter. It's aimed at filter coffee brewers who want consistent results without the learning curve of more complex grinders.
What works
The one-touch timer is OXO's signature feature here. You set your dose time, and the grinder runs until done. The built-in scale adds a layer of precision — you weigh your output, dial in the timer, and you have a consistent dose every morning. For drip coffee and pour-over at most brew ratios, this workflow is accurate and repeatable.
The conical burr set produces solid particle consistency for filter brewing. Ground distribution is better than sub-$50 flat burr budget grinders, and for most drip coffee applications, you'll get noticeably cleaner extraction than you would from a blade grinder or the Cuisinart DBM-8.
Cleanup is genuinely easy compared to many grinders. The grounds container and upper burr assembly both detach simply, and the design channels grounds cleanly without excessive static or mess.
What doesn't
Fifteen grind settings is a meaningful limitation. At the fine end of the dial, there's not enough resolution to properly dial in espresso — the jumps between settings are too large. This is unambiguously a filter coffee grinder.
The hopper can attract static, particularly in dry climates, causing grounds to cling to the inside. It's not severe but can be annoying if you're fastidious about waste.
Who should buy this
The daily drip or pour-over drinker who wants a reliable, clean, one-touch grinder in the $100 range. If your coffee maker is an automatic drip machine or you brew Chemex or V60 daily, the OXO delivers a reliable, low-maintenance routine.
Who should look elsewhere
Espresso drinkers need something with more grind resolution — the Baratza Encore ESP ($179) or Breville Smart Grinder Pro ($200) are better fits. If you want more precise step-by-step adjustment and are willing to spend more, the Baratza Virtuoso+ ($249) is a step up.