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Best grinders · Espresso · Gaggia Classic Pro

Best grinder for the Gaggia Classic Pro E24

Baratza Encore ESP ranks first for the Classic Pro. The Classic Pro comes with pressurized baskets, which forgive a coarse or uneven grind, and standard single-wall baskets, which don't. Almost any burr grinder that reaches espresso will do with the pressurized ones. To use the single-wall baskets, which is where the Classic Pro tastes best, you need a grinder that adjusts in fine steps at the espresso end. Every grinder below does.

The grinders

Built for espresso and priced $150 to $500: enough grinder for its traditional baskets, without costing more than the machine. In the order our grinder finder ranks them.

  1. 01

    Baratza Encore ESP

    About $199

    Electric

    Buy it if you want one affordable electric grinder for starter espresso and filter; look elsewhere if you single dose or want clump-free shots.

    Espresso, start at15

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  2. 02

    1Zpresso X-Ultra

    About $169

    Hand grinder

    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.

    Espresso, start at57 clicks

    Check price — Amazon →Settings chart →
  3. 03

    1Zpresso J-Ultra

    About $199

    Hand grinder

    Buy it if you pull espresso and want the finest-stepped hand grinder 1Zpresso makes; if you mostly brew filter, a filter-leaning burr will serve you better.

    Espresso, start at139 clicks

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  4. 04

    Turin DF54

    About $225

    Electric

    Buy it if you want a low-retention, single-dose flat-burr grinder for espresso and some filter at the lowest price; step up if you want bigger burrs, more burr options or a faster grind.

    Espresso, start at17.7

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  5. 05

    Kinu M47 Phoenix

    About $229

    Hand grinder

    Buy it if you want a hand grinder that dials espresso finely and you value the M47 burrs over the Classic's all-metal body; filter-first buyers have better options.

    Espresso, start at14 clicks

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How we picked

This is the BrewMark grinder finder’s espresso ranking, kept to grinders rated as built for espresso and priced $150 to $500. The machine facts come from the maker’s own pages and manuals, linked beside each one. The grind ratings are editorial judgements drawn from makers’ specs and published reviews, listed in each buying guide. BrewMark has not tested these grinders or this machine.

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