Wilfa Uniform

What it does well

Grind quality at filter sizes is the headline. CoffeeGeek's sieve tests put 70 to 75% of grounds in the target range, against 55 to 60% for most good grinders. Coffee Chronicler found the real difference was fewer boulders, the large particles.

It is quiet and simple. CoffeeGeek measured 78.5 dB with the lid on, and Coffee Chronicler says "this is not a noisy grinder." There is one button, and Coffee Chronicler found "satisfying tactile feedback" between steps.

Auto-stop works: Wilfa says grinding stops after the last bean. CoffeeGeek writes, "Every single dose grinder should have this feature. Most do not."

It also takes up to 100 g at once, so a full carafe is one grind.

Where it falls short

It is slow. Coffee Chronicler says "it takes 40 seconds to grind my typical dose of 26 grams." CoffeeGeek calls speed "the worst thing about this grinder," at about 0.8 g per second.

Espresso is possible but coarse-grained. Coffee Chronicler found it fine enough, but "you don't have many options to dial it in." CoffeeGeek says the steps are too coarse for fine-tuning shots.

Smaller issues add up. CoffeeGeek measured 1 to 2 g of retention out of the box and found the grounds bin leaks if washed. It also notes papery chaff collecting in the bin.

Who should buy it, and who shouldn't

Buy it if you brew pour-over, AeroPress, drip or French press and want a very even grind. It suits single-dosers who weigh beans and like a quiet kitchen. The 100 g capacity also suits batch brewing.

Skip it if espresso is a regular part of your routine. Skip it too if you are impatient in the morning. Check stock with Lardera before planning around it.

How it compares

The Fellow Ode Gen 2 is the closest rival. Coffee Chronicler says the Ode has "even larger burrs that are also better suited for filter coffee brewing" and would choose it. CoffeeGeek found the original Ode worse on retention and static.

See Fellow Ode Gen 2 vs Wilfa Uniform.

The Baratza Virtuoso+ is the cheaper, conventional choice. Baratza lists 40 mm conical steel burrs, a 300 g hopper and a timer. It suits people who would rather fill a hopper than weigh each dose.

The DF64 Gen 2 is a single-dose flat-burr grinder with a stepless dial. It is the pick if espresso matters as much as filter. See DF64 Gen 2 vs Wilfa Uniform.

Owning it

Cleaning means unscrewing the top hopper section, which CoffeeGeek says takes many turns. It recommends a clean at least monthly and keeping the burr housing threads free of grounds. Do not rinse the grounds bin, since CoffeeGeek found it leaks.

The burr grinder cleaning guide covers the general steps.

Wilfa's own site states a 5-year warranty from the date of purchase and says a small brush is included. It also says the stainless grounds container is anti-static. If static still bothers you, see how to reduce grinder static.

The settings chart on this page gives a starting step for each brew method. To translate a recipe from another grinder, use the grind converter.