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1Zpresso X-Ultra

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1Zpresso X-Ultra

Buy it if you want a well-finished hand grinder for pour-over and AeroPress with fine steps and occasional espresso; daily espresso drinkers should look higher.

Best for
Pour-over, AeroPress, Drip, Espresso
List price
About $169
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BrewMark hasn't tested this grinder in person. This guide compiles the maker's specs and published reviews, listed under Sources. As an Amazon Associate, BrewMark earns from qualifying purchases.

In brief

The 1Zpresso X-Ultra is a compact hand grinder with a 40 mm stainless steel burr and an external numbered dial. The Coffee Chronicler calls it "the 2023 successor to the X-Pro." 1Zpresso says the burr suits "pour-over and espresso."

Reviewers rate it highest for filter. Home Coffee Expert calls it "a great coffee grinder for drip coffee and AeroPress." Honest Coffee Guide recommends it as an all-purpose pour-over option.

The trade-off is espresso depth and cup clarity. Its espresso range is narrow, per Home Coffee Expert. Two reviewers preferred the older X-Pro's flavour.

What it does well

  • Numbered external dial with simple recalibration, per Home Coffee Expert
  • Magnetic catch cup and foldable handle, per 1Zpresso
  • Home Coffee Expert rates its grind consistency 8.5 out of 10
  • About 40 clicks of pour-over and AeroPress range, which Home Coffee Expert calls "fantastic"

Where it falls short

  • Home Coffee Expert says its espresso range "isn't great"
  • Coffee Chronicler prefers the older X-Pro's flavour for light-roast pour-over
  • Honest Coffee Guide says its burrs are lower quality than the K-Ultra's
  • Coffee Chronicler reports a recalled first batch over metal shavings

Specs

Type
Hand grinder, Conical burrs
Burrs
40 mm heptagonal, stainless steel (Honest Coffee Guide)
Adjustment
External, 12.5 microns per click (1Zpresso); 60 clicks per rotation (Honest Coffee Guide)
Range
240 settings (Honest Coffee Guide)
Capacity
25 to 30 g of grounds (1Zpresso)
Weight
590 g (1Zpresso)
Size
17 x 18.5 x 5.2 cm (1Zpresso)
Warranty
One-year limited (1Zpresso)
Power
Hand

Where to start on the dial

Pour-over 108 clicksAeroPress 106 clicksDrip 127 clicksEspresso 62 clicks

Every method on the settings chart →
On this page · 5 sections
  1. What it does well
  2. Where it falls short
  3. Who should buy it, and who shouldn't
  4. How it compares
  5. Owning it

What it does well

It is easy to use. Home Coffee Expert praises the numbered external ring and the simple recalibration, with no internal nut to adjust. 1Zpresso says tool-free disassembly keeps calibration intact.

The details are thoughtful. 1Zpresso lists a magnetic catch cup, a foldable handle and a sandblasted finish. Home Coffee Expert calls the magnetic cup "a big improvement over the screw-on ones." A carry case comes as standard, which it notes the X-Pro charged extra for.

It is precise at filter sizes. 1Zpresso rates each click at 12.5 microns. Home Coffee Expert found about 40 clicks across pour-over and AeroPress, and rates its grind consistency 8.5 out of 10.

Where it falls short

Espresso is workable, not its focus. Home Coffee Expert found only about 20 clicks of espresso range and says that "isn't great." It points espresso drinkers to the J-Ultra instead.

Some reviewers prefer its predecessor. Home Coffee Expert found light-roast V60s slightly less vibrant than on the X-Pro. The Coffee Chronicler calls it "a mixed bag" and says he "probably wouldn't" pick it over the X-Pro.

There are a few niggles. Honest Coffee Guide says that next to the K-Ultra, "the burr sets are lower quality" and more fines reach the cup. Home Coffee Expert notes you must track which rotation you are on. The Coffee Chronicler found the catch cup easy to touch by accident while grinding.

Who should buy it, and who shouldn't

Buy it if you brew pour-over or AeroPress most days and want a polished, compact grinder with fine, repeatable steps. It suits someone who will pull the occasional shot.

Skip it if espresso is your main drink. Home Coffee Expert says it would not recommend it for French press either. Skip it too if peak light-roast clarity is the goal, since two reviewers found the X-Pro better there. Home Coffee Expert says it is not the lightest option, and its included carry case is bulky for travel.

How it compares

The KINGrinder K6 has larger 48 mm burrs and costs less, but reviewers describe a plainer build. See 1Zpresso X-Ultra vs KINGrinder K6.

The 1Zpresso J-Ultra is the espresso choice in the same family. Honest Coffee Guide lists it at 8 microns per click, against 12.5 here. Compare dials in 1Zpresso J-Ultra vs 1Zpresso X-Ultra, or the discontinued JX-Pro, now a used buy, in 1Zpresso JX-Pro vs 1Zpresso X-Ultra.

The Timemore C3 is the budget filter option. Home Coffee Expert calls it poor for espresso. See 1Zpresso X-Ultra vs Timemore C3.

Home Coffee Expert also says the X-Ultra beats the Comandante C40 on range and speed, though the C40 makes better espresso.

Owning it

Home Coffee Expert says to brush it out and use the included blower for fines. Never use water, which it warns will damage the burrs. The hand grinder cleaning guide covers the steps.

If the dial reads off after reassembly, recalibrate it. Home Coffee Expert describes setting the dial to zero and reseating the top ring. The calibration guide explains the idea.

1Zpresso covers it with a one-year limited warranty. The Coffee Chronicler reports an early recall over metal shavings; Home Coffee Expert says no issues have been reported since. The settings chart on this page counts from the zero point, and the grind converter translates recipes from other grinders.

Also worth a look

Sources

  1. 1Zpresso: X-Ultra manual coffee grinder
  2. Home Coffee Expert: 1Zpresso X-Ultra review
  3. The Coffee Chronicler: Best 1Zpresso grinder overview
  4. Honest Coffee Guide: 1Zpresso comparison guide
  5. Home Coffee Expert: Timemore C3 review

By Jeff Gluck · Checked 2026-10-21