In brief
The Infinity is Capresso's long-running entry-level electric burr grinder. Capresso lists commercial-grade steel conical burrs, 16 fineness settings in four groups, a gear-reduction motor and an 8.8 oz bean hopper, in a die-cast zinc body.
Reviewers like how quiet and consistent it is for the money. They also agree on where it stops: espresso and coarse French press are beyond it. Home Coffee Expert puts it plainly: "If you're a French press connoisseur, you might be disappointed as even the coarsest setting isn't really coarse enough."
What it does well
- Seattle Coffee Gear calls it very quiet, saying it will 'keep the peace' for apartment neighbors
- Corner Coffee Store rates its grind quality 9 out of 10 and calls the grind 'very consistent'
- Home Coffee Expert was impressed with consistency across the settings, scoring it 7.5 out of 10
- Capresso's slow gear motor runs under 450 RPM, which the maker says reduces noise and static
Where it falls short
- Home Coffee Expert says even the coarsest setting 'isn't really coarse enough' for French press
- Home Coffee Expert and Seattle Coffee Gear say it lacks the precision for non-pressurized espresso
- Seattle Coffee Gear and Home Coffee Expert note static, since the grounds bin has no anti-static coating
- Seattle Coffee Gear calls it slow, and the timer a rough reference rather than a precise dose
Specs
- Type
- Electric, Conical burrs
- Burrs
- Commercial-grade steel conical
- Adjustment
- 16 settings in four groups: extra fine, fine, regular, coarse
- Motor
- Gear reduction, under 450 RPM, 100 W
- Hopper
- 8.8 oz of beans; 4 oz grounds container
- Weight
- 6 lbs, die-cast zinc housing
- Size
- 5 × 7.75 × 10.5 inches
- Warranty
- One-year limited, household use (Capresso)
- Power
- Electric, 5–60 second timer
Where to start on the dial
Drip 7.2Pour-over 5.8
Every method on the settings chart →On this page · 5 sections
What it does well
It is quiet. Capresso's slow gear motor runs under 450 RPM, and Home Coffee Expert says that keeps noise down and limits heat. Seattle Coffee Gear says it is very quiet and "will keep the peace" for apartment neighbors. Corner Coffee Store goes further and calls it the quietest grinder on the market, which is its own claim.
Grind consistency is good for the class. Home Coffee Expert was impressed with consistency across the settings and scored it 7.5 out of 10, with results getting more erratic at the very finest and coarsest ends, which it says is common for entry-level grinders. Corner Coffee Store rates grind quality 9 out of 10 and calls it "very consistent." Treat that retailer score with caution, but the direction matches the other reviews.
It is a good first burr grinder. Seattle Coffee Gear says the stepped dial helps beginners learn grind size, and recommends it for Chemex, pour-over, French press and drip. The 16 settings are labelled extra fine, fine, regular and coarse, per Capresso, and the upper burr is removable for cleaning.
Capresso says the burrs are cut to within 0.1 mm and hand assembled in Switzerland. That is the maker's claim and no reviewer here tested it.
Where it falls short
Coarse is its limit. Home Coffee Expert's quote above is why BrewMark rates its coarse grinding 1. If French press is your daily brew, it is the wrong grinder.
Espresso is out unless you use a pressurized portafilter. Home Coffee Expert says it "doesn't really have the precision you need to dial in your shot." Seattle Coffee Gear says the extra fine and fine settings are not consistent enough for non-pressurized baskets, and names pressurized machines like the DeLonghi Dedica as the only match.
It is slow and a little messy. Seattle Coffee Gear says it grinds slowly, that grounds cling to the plastic bin because there is no anti-static coating, and that the timer is a rough guide rather than a precise dose. Home Coffee Expert adds that the dial is labelled 0 to 10, which is confusing, and that the motor has no auto-shutoff, so let it cool between large batches.
The warranty is short. Capresso gives a one-year limited household warranty.
Who should buy it, and who shouldn't
Buy it if you brew drip or pour-over at home, want an electric grinder that will not wake the house, and are stepping up from a blade grinder. Seattle Coffee Gear says it suits renters and anyone with limited counter space.
Skip it if you brew French press or espresso, or want fine micro adjustment.
How it compares
The Capresso Infinity Plus uses the same 16-setting dial in a die-cast stainless body with an 11 oz hopper and a cup selector, per Capresso's product pages. The Baratza Encore is the other well-known entry-level electric burr grinder to compare. The OXO Brew Conical Burr is another entry-level electric burr grinder to price against it.
Owning it
Home Coffee Expert expects at least three years of use with proper care, and says the hopper is not UV-protected or airtight, so do not store beans in it for long. Our burr grinder cleaning guide covers cleaning. Capresso's page shows the Infinity in stock.
Also worth a look
Sources
- Capresso: Infinity Conical Burr Grinder, Stainless Steel
- Home Coffee Expert: Capresso Infinity Review
- Seattle Coffee Gear: Crew Review, Capresso Infinity Burr Grinder
- Corner Coffee Store: Capresso Infinity coffee grinder review
By Jeff · Checked 2026-10-22