Side by Side Comparison of: Bru Joy vs KitchenAid

I don't use this for coffee. I use it for spices and herbs and it does a great job. I ground fresh rosemary in it and the flavor went throughout the whole recipe. I plan on using it a lot more too. Thank you and enjoy your meal and enjoy your day.

I've used the grinder for a few months for coffee beans, and it's working well and is a pleasure to use. o The biggest place for improvement is the smooth round surface, which one has to grip way harder than a surface which has something to hold on to. o I like how it is customizable -- optionally grind without the catcher, and/or without the lid. o I find it easy to "zero in" on the desired fineness by using both a visual check and counting the number of screw threads exposed (e.g., 3.5 threads makes a medium-coarse grind). I think I will also mark a place on the knob and silver metal so that I can most reliably and quickly find that place again. o It's super easy to grind, and I find the handle about the perfect length -- lots of control and feedback, while not taking too long. o I think I might like an optional "nut" to put over the handle, to make it even easier to focus on the grinding without the handle slipping off. But it really works well as it is.

This was my first coffee grinder purchase since it is sometimes easier to buy the whole beans instead of the ground beans.After opening and washing the product, it was easy to assemble and use to grind the coffee beans. I do not have much upper body strength and I thought the handle was easy to use and the gears were effective for grinding. It holds a decent amount of whole and ground beans in the separate containers, but for a stronger cup of coffee you would need to keep grinding beans so that you get a good amount of ground beans.The only thing I'm not fully thrilled with is that when washing with the soap and warm water, some of the suds/water went in between the plastic container and the metal outside in the bottom container. If fully allowed to dry this isn't an issue but I guess I was hoping for an air-tight seal.Overall, I would DEFINITELY recommend to any of my coffee-drinking friends (and I'm a grad student so I have many).

The Grinder is very well designed and assembled. Yes, the handle is simple and works like a wrench that can slip off the screw if you are not careful. However, at any pace of grinding that I have felt would not be damaging to any hand grinder, it has been secure. It is this simple design that makes me feel it will last, so I would not change it. The grinder performs well and is very easy to set to various grind sizes, which is nice. Cleaning is easy as is disassembling, with one note. When the burr is removed, there is a small ring that can fall out. If you pay attention to it while unscrewing the burr, it is easy to see where it goes back in. However, I can see it being missed and causing confusion. A diagram of the item showing the parts in order would help and is something Bru Joy could add to future product batches as well as adding to an online source. Overall, the grinder still gets a five star rating and is a great buy. In fact, I just bought a second one as a gift for a family member.

The Bru Joy seems to work great. I haven't ground a full bag of coffeeyet, but the first few fills of the grinder have gone well. It produces avery even grind, the cranking effort required is minimal, and the twohalves of the grinder stay together well when in use.I use it to grind coffee for a reusable Keurig-compatible foil filter, andI find that the size of this grinder is perfect to grind a day or two worthof coffee with minimal hassle. The window into the grind cup withdemarcations for the number of scoops, and the included bean scoop help inthis regard-- about 1.5 to 2 scoops seems to fill the reusable Keurig cupand produce a balanced 10oz cup of coffee.

This is one of the best items I've ever purchased. It is simple but has resolved a major household issue. I like strong coffee, my wife, not so much. Using a standard coffee brewer, neither of us was satisfied. The solution was to buy a single cup coffee brewer. Unfortunately, the K-Cup coffee was still too strong for my wife's taste. The Bru Joy coffee grinder solved the problem. We both like fresh ground coffee and have our favorite coffee beans. I can now grind a small amount of beans for my wife's cup and enough for me to enjoy a more robust flavor. At 19 bucks, it has already paid for itself in the difference between a bag of my favorite coffee beans vs. a box of K-Cups. If you have a single cup machine, I highly recommend grinding your own coffee beans instead of buying pre-packaged K-Cups.

I love love love having my morning coffee every day, and I never buy ground coffee, only whole beans. I grind my own beans so regularly that the motor in my old grinder stopped working completely. So off I went to search for a replacement on Amazon.There were plenty of models that were cheaper than this KitchenAid model, but I opted for this due to the 1 year warranty and a brand name that I trust. It helps that it matches my other KitchenAid appliances, too.All I can say is WOW – what an upgrade! Not only is the lid washable, the interior stainless steel cylinder is removable, so it's easy to wash without worrying about damaging the motor with water. The consistency of the grind is nothing short of beautiful, too. My beans were ground to perfection, making for the most wonderful pot of french pressed coffee I've made to date. Thanks, KitchenAid!

Love it, so far. Coming from a Krups that got lost in a move. This is a big step up. The bottom basket can be removed for easy cleaning; a great feature! Compared to the Krups, it also oscillates and lifts the contents more, creating a more even grind, and allows me to get a nice course grind for the French Press. Also, noticeably more quiet than a couple other basic blade grinders I've used. Highly recommend! As always, I will update if anything changes.

Exactly what I was looking for in a grinder. It looks good, is fast and very easy to clean! The instructions give you an estimate of how long to grind which does indeed help. You can also see the grinds well so you know if you are done or not. The removable grinding cup is a HUGE plus as I had an old similar grinder that did not have this. Some have said that grounds get stuck under the blade...but a sharp tap on the cup and they fall out easily. I used to loath grinding my beans because of the mess...not anymore!!

First coffee grinder I've ever used. It works very well. 10 seconds for enough coffee for 4 cups ground perfectly. I love the color which matches other appliances I have. It's small and looks nice when not in use. Easy to clean. Follow the instructions to learn how it goes together, wash it well, let it dry and have some freshly ground coffee. I never needed one until I brought back some truly awesome coffee from the islands but had no way to grind it. Now I'm enjoying that delicious coffee the way it was meant to be enjoyed.I've had this little grinder for a few months now and I love it! It works great, is small enough to be kept on the counter for when I need it, and it really looks nice with my other red items. I am hooked on buying beans and keeping them stored until time to make coffee. Amazing how much better coffee tastes when freshly ground.

I grew up in San Francisco and lived in Seattle for a long time. In other words, I like good coffee! I know that there are coffee purists who will pooh pooh anything but a burr grinder, but frankly I can't tell the difference between a burr grinder and this one. I had a Cuisinart DCG-12BC that died after a year. Bought another one. Died. Enough of the Cuisinart brand. So I replaced it with this. And I'm super happy with it. It looks nice, but more importantly it does an excellent job of grinding coffee and doesn't spill everywhere when you dump out the grounds, which the Krups F203 does every single time. I've had mine a year, and it seems to be going strong. I'm buying another one for our other house.

1. COFFEE GRINDER: I am not a coffee snob. So if you are, this review is not for you. The grinder did just find converting whole beans to moka-pot grade. I didn't overfill and the grind seemed even. I have never used a burr mill for coffee, so I cannot compare.2. NUT GRINDER: I put my hazelnuts 1st in the food processor, then in this coffee grinder. Do NOT use the spice grinders for this. Excellent! I was able to substitute this for any almond flour plus oil. Keep in mind nuts are oily, so flour mills generally won't work for nut flours. This two step process did. I would assume other reviews complaining that nuts are too much for this grinder probably used whole nuts, which I would not try on this.3. FLOUR GRINDER: I put cassava meal into this and ground it into cassava flour fine enough to make tortillas with. I would suspect other meals (millet, quinoa, etc) would work the same.4. SPICE GRINDER: I haven't tried it, but I love that I have separate cups for spices, as it's REALLY hard to get the spice taste out of my other coffee grinder. Since we can take off the cup completely, it's easier to clean fairly thoroughly.

goodnlittlw gadget. readon for 4 stars is that the handle (grinder) is detachable so if you are grinding too quickly it detaches, a bit frustrating

Overall the product works very well. It is small enough to travel with and easy enough to use for every day use. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars, was the inability to tell what type of grind you are getting. There are no descriptors, just an adjustment knob. Overall would recommend for those who are looking for a portable grind for traveling or for the office.

This product is good for what it is. At $10, I thought it was a steal. I'm only giving it 4 stars because I personally am having a hard time with how long it takes to get a handful of grinds. It's like the crank that you use to lift your car when you get a flat. It takes forever and half the time you don't know if it's doing anything. HOWEVER, this is a great manual grinder for travel, camping, or when the power is out. I found it helpful if you hold the grinder close to you when turn the handle. Otherwise, your hand will start hurting a bit. The grinds come out great, it just takes a long time and a lot of grinding. If you need instant coffee grinds, get something mechanical/automatic. If you need something for travel or camping, this is perfect.

I'm using mine to grind up pills before dissolving them and putting them down a feeding tube. It does well, unless the pill is large or has an enteric coating. Those must be cut down to <5mm size before grinding. Still far better than any of the actual pill grinders I have seen.

Pretty good grinder. for this price, a lot of people say you cannot get a true burr grinder, however i would consider this a burr grinder. the grind was consistent enough for me to brew french press. now its not like a $1000 steel burr grinder made for espresso but its also not $1000. I upgraded to a automatic burr grinder but still use this thing for camping and when i want to grind quietly. one of the best out there for this price.

Fun to use. Will be bringing on my hunt/camping trips for sure. I even use it everyday at home but the grind is not perfect. I get a lot of variation in grind size on any setting. No worries I am not all that picky but if you are....I'd look for something else. For less than $20 I say you are getting a great deal.

We bought this blade grinder because our old one, also a KitchenAid, died the good death after about 8 years. I figured anything that lasted that long with no issues would be worth replacing with the same brand. I like the design of this, how little room it takes up, but the grind is just a little finer than I am used to and there is a small amount of "sludge" at the bottom of our french press coffee that wasn't there before. Maybe we're still trying to get the timing right on the grind, but the old one didn't grind as fine as fast. Still happy with it, it's a great grinder for the price.

We grind or coffee beans daily and so far this little grinder works pretty well. Just wish it was a little bit more powerful but it still gets the job done quickly. Has been in daily use now for 5 months and is working like day one. Would have given five stars for a little more power like the one we had before this one.

If you are just getting into grinding your own coffee or don't care for anything fancy this is the coffee grinder for you. It's very basic and simple to use and it does a great job at grinding coffee and other dried spices. The grind isn't always super even, there will be some larger chunks of coffee bean but life isn't perfect and it does a great job for only being about $25. I use it every morning to grind my coffee and it always comes out great for my french press.That being said, if coffee is your "thing" and a super even grind is your life goal then do not buy this grinder. There are more expensive options out there that will probably suit you better and make you happier. But again, if you are just looking for a simple coffee grinder then this is the one for you.

I waited a couple months to write this as there was so much conflicting information in the reviews that I wanted to have an experienced opinion.None of the complaints were correct... it works perfectly, I gave it 4 stars as its a basic model and doesn't have advanced setting like grin level etc, but if you just want to grind your own beans for fresh coffee its great. Simple and easy.I actually just made myself a fresh cup of coffee before sitting down... hold on... {sip} ahhhh,,, that's the stuff.One review complained about coffee getting stuck under the blade, and while coffee can get stuck if you over grind by grinding too long or put in too many beans (I usually grind about half a cup of beans at a time), I quickly found that I only had to grind for 10 seconds to get the grind I needed. I suspect the complainer was over-grinding or filling the grinder passed the recommended max bean level. And even when it sticks a little to the bottom (I over grinded the second time I used it and it stuck a little), I have a separate container I use to store a few days worth of ground beans and I turn the removable grind cup upside down and tap it into my container. Its not that hard, and you can easily spin the blade with a knife to loosen any stuck coffee if you overdid it. Hardly an issue, and I would expect all grinders have to be handled in the same manner.

I loved the grinder itself if you are looking for a no frills, simple coffee grinder. There are plenty more for very specific measuring and types of course-ness, but this is just a push it and done grinder. Works great. Had a bit of trouble getting the cup out of the main machine to be able to clean it, but after a few uses got a bit easier.

I was excited to receive this grinder, a KitchenAid! Considering that this product came from and was Shipped from Amazon, I would have thought there would have been some Quality Control before shipping. I guess, the package is NOT opened prior to shipping for inspection. I did not notice at first that the cord has a double insulation but in one spot the insulation has a cut in it. The 2nd insulation layer is solid, and therefore I will continue using the grinder as it is, but was disappointed that it was shipped with a defect. As for the grinder itself, it does exactly what it is described to do on the KitchenAid website and is quiet and efficient.http://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-BCG111ES-Blade-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B00AB6QT44/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1452269808&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=KitchenAid+BCG111ES+Blade+C

I really like this grinder. It is adjustable and worked incredibly well for 6 months. Then the plastic piece in the picture broke, and well now it is useless. Still I used it heavily. Probably three hundred cups of coffee worth of grinds for an aeropress.

This grinder lasted me about a year, before it wore out. Otherwise, love the burr grinder, filled it up to the brim and that was perfect for a large cup of coffee. However, there's an internal piece that's plastic, holding on to a constant moving metal rod... so, when this plastic piece cracked, I was left without a grinder, until I super-glued it back together. Some odd months later, I'm looking at different coffee grinders, and wanted to throw my 2 cents in. I might add, this was my main grinder, daily use, for an entire year... so I'm not too upset that a $15 grinder lasted a year+... just wish it didn't use plastic.

7 months in, it's dead. There's a plastic piece that goes inside the burr (I believe that's the name of the ceramic piece) that has broken. See the included pictures. Looks like it split in half and without that piece, it doesn't turn the burr and thus no ground coffee.It worked brilliantly prior to that. I've used it nearly every day since I received it. I'm going to try contacting the company and see if there are any replacement parts. It's a great unit when it works.. :)

****UPDATE 5/18/2017After about 5 months of use, the plastic insert of the burr grinder broke, like many others have listed here.*******I had this grinder for about 6 weeks now, and it is reliable and works great. It does take a bit of effort to grind enough beans for a full pot- this grinder is best suited for someone who brews 4-5 cups at a time.Some people have said theirs broke quickly, and I can sometimes feel the burr start to bind- I never force it, I just back the crank off a smidgen, then all works smoothly from there.It's been a good purchase for me so far.

I bought this about 8 months ago and now it has suffered failure. For that 8 months, once a week, it worked as it should. It is slow to grind coffee by hand but it is easy and and doesn't take up much room. The adjustment allows for an easy way to choose your grind. The ceramic grinders are good for grinding coffee.Well last week it failed. Upon inspection, a plastic collar that goes inside the ceramic grinder cracked. The plastic collar is what grabs onto the shaft that turns when it cracked it won't grab the shaft and thus it won't turn to grind coffee. I don't think I can repair it so I will probably have to throw it away. Well I guess I got what I paid for, an cheap coffee grinder that worked fine for a while.

I'm not thrilled with the handle not being connected to the top in any way. But this was easy to grind coffee in, I was surprised at the low effort needed. The bottom fits very firmly to the top (grinder) so I didn't have to worry about that falling apart, at least

If your intent is to grind your daily Joe this one will work just fine. It packs a punch, strong enough to grind dried cinnamon sticks to dust in almost no time. It has even tackled hard-as-a-rock dried ginseng root with determination. But I am using it to grind herbs, and there are drawbacks.1. The lid does not fit tightly against the canister. When doing long grinds for harder herbs a lot of dust accumulates between the lid and the canister, and even escapes. When small amounts of herbs are weighed before grinding this translates to an unacceptable loss, throwing off formulas.2. There are gaps in the construction which allow herb dust to lodge itself into cracks and crevices, making it difficult to get out. I usually have to hit it with a paint brush to sweep it out.3. I recently threw some sugar into the grinder to powder it. The white sugar "liberated" a large accumulation of darker herbs that had been lodged under the grinding blade. Not knowing what I had in there, I had to throw away 1/4 cup of sugar and start again.I suppose if I were only using it for coffee these drawbacks would be fine--coffee doesn't need a long grind time, and if you're not using it for anything else then perhaps it's ok to have debris left in the mechanism, assuming it would rotate through and be relatively fresh. But this is not a good choice for an herbalist or for a cook who wants to grind their kitchen herbs.

Will this grind spices and coffee? Yeah...But that is as far as it goes in terms of being a "good" product. I bought this to replace my much cheaper Mr. Coffee brand grinder, which had nothing wrong with it. I thought this one would be better. The kitchen aid grinder is much louder, does not grind the beans all the way, and you need a spoon to get the grounds out. Even if I grind a minimal amount, I still have the same issues. I was very disappointed. It looks nice and kind of does the job.

This thing is highly overrated. In order to get all the whole beans ground up (even coarsely) you need to run it until the bottom half of the coffee is packed into the bottom of the cup and difficult to remove. Thankfully the cup is removable, or this shortcoming would convince me to return it. I have owned several inexpensive KRUPS grinders that outperform this thing at a third of the price.

Not impressed with this product. I like the removable grinding cup and the grinding capability of the unit. The downside is the MESS created after grinding. You'd think it would all stay in the cup...NOPE! Once you remove the clear plastic lid, particles escape to the perimeter of the grinding cup and its lid, thus falling into the base unit which is really hard to clean. Basically, it's poor product design. I figure a seal or O-ring could help prevent the escape of particles. I'm very meticulous about keeping my grinder clean as it promotes longevity. Not so sure about this unit's chances for long term life. I expected better quality from a Kitchen Aid product. Unfortunately, there weren't many alternatives available on Amazon.

This does not come with settings for grind options...you press the cap down to get it to blend. Fortunately, it has a manual on how many seconds to hold the cap down for to get the grinds to a particularly fineness. I also have to swirl my finger around the blade to get the grounds out from underneath it. It grinds sufficiently, and has a removable cup so you don't need to flip it over and scoop grounds from the lid. I definitely preferred the settings option on my last grinder at the same price-point, but could not find it on Amazon anymore.

This grinder is rather heavy and bulky compared to other countertop grinders I've used. I do like the detachable grinding cup, so you don't have to tip the whole grinder over and smack the bottom to get the coffee out. On the other hand, the ground coffee packs really tightly under the blades and you need to use your fingertip or a knife or spoon to dig it out every single time. The power cord is also inconveniently short. I hope the weight, bulk, and steel construction translates to durability, but I've only been using it a few months, so I can't speak to that.

It gets the job done.

Generally happy with the grinder until the plastic insert which fits in the burr cracked after approx. 7 mos. Attempted to contact Bru Joy re: a replacement but rec'd no response.

I purchased this with the intent of using it for pour over coffee. Unfortunately the grind of the beans is too inconsistent to be used for this method of coffee prep. I would give it one star if it had cost any more than it did.

Bought this in mid April and it has now broken in mid August. Won't buy it again.

This broke after a couple of months. It's a plastic grinder inside, which grooves seemed to have worn out against the metal turning rod.

Grinds very consistent. Works well to grind just enough for one cup in the french press.UpdatePlastic insert broke after five months. Only used about two times a week during that time for a large french press type grind. Plastic insert holds the ceramic grinder head to the turn handle.

Very disappointing! Sure it is nice to look at but its grinding capability is very poor. I think this is due to the depth of the basket and the weaker motor or a combination thereof. I like to grind my coffee very fine - a near powder consistency. This grinder seems unable to do this even at half capacity. A portion of beans are ground finely then stick to the bottom, while most of the beans above it are ground coarsely. I've had to dump out the coarsely ground beans, then scrape out the powdery grounds off the bottom of the canister then put the coarser grind back in for round two. Most definitely NOT the grinder for morning coffeeholics (me) who are need of a quick fix as soon as they get up! I'll be getting another grinder.

I had a KitchenAid coffee grinder that I loved until I wore out the motor. This model is meant to be the replacement for it. It looks a bit different but is basically the exact same model except for one crucial difference: the shape is narrower and taller--making the capacity is the same--but that narrowness makes way the coffee "flows" over the blades VERY much less efficient. I'm always left with coffee stuck between the blades and the bottom and the coffee on top ends up being much coarser than the coffee stuck in the bottom. If they'd just kept the same bowl everything would be great.BTW, one nice thing about KitchenAid and Krupps, Braun, etc. was the removable bowl/blade assembly. You could wash it--what a concept. That's still true.

This machine doesn't exactly grind all of your beans evenly. Even when I do as little as 4 cups, I have to stop after a few seconds & scrape the finely ground coffee from under the blade & mix it with the rest of the beans which are still very coarse. I never have gotten all of the beans to grind uniformly. It gets the job done I suppose, hence the second star. I would not purchase again.

This gets one extra star for the fact that yes, it grinds well-being makes very fine grounds.Low rating due to the fact that since it's such a fine dust, a TON comes out from the sides and makes a mess all over the place. Also gets stuck to the sides and the lids and is very difficult to remove-end up losing a lot of what you grind. Makes a huge mess while taking the lid off as well.I would have returned this... But it's not worth $9 to ship it back!

Re: KitchenAid BCG111OB Blade Coffee GrinderI returned this item for the following reasons:1. The ground coffee does not have a consistent grind with some larger pieces intermingled with smaller.2. The unit is activated by pushing down on the top cover. In my opinion it takes too much pressure held for the duration of the grinding operation to be comfortable or convenient.3. There is no gasket on either the top cover or the unit where the top cover seats. There is therefore a tendency to have some spillage.4. I am a woman with averaged sized hands. Grasping the unit with one hand to pour out the contents is difficult because the diameter is too large. The surface tends to be slippery even given the brushed finish, and there are no convenient places to grip the unit. Given the balance of the unit with the motor weight at the bottom, pouring with one hand is difficult.5. The top of the unit is milled and smooth, but very thin making it moderately but annoyingly sharp when one cleans the unit after each use.I bought this unit because of its high customer rating and brand identity. I have had very satisfactory products made by KitchenAid. However, in my opinion this unit is not particularly user friendly or effective.

Was looking to update my old grinder of 10 years with this stylish looking one. It does look great, but that is where it stops in terms of being a better unit. As noted in other reviews, you have to hold down the top quite forcefully during the entire grinding process and even then, there is coffee dust that is escaping out of the cup and ready to make a mess once you remove the clear top. My old grinder has a twist-locking clear cover that does not need to be held down in order to grind, keeps coffee in the metal grinding cup and even has a slider to select how long you wish to grind. Such a better product...but not pleasant to look at. The new KitchenAid will sit out for looks, but not for use.

The grinder produces a consistent adjustable grind with a moderate amount of physical effort. However, after a few weekly uses and having the product for 3 months, the critical plastic piece holding the bottom ceramic burr cracked in half. This broken piece completely prevents the burrs from turning against each other so the grinder is now useless.

Contacted the seller about if there's warranty available. After sending 3 persistent messages, she finally replied, she does not have record that I've purchased from her. And now i see the product no longer sells from amazon! Before split into half, it did ok job. It was my first coffee grinder. Learned lesson the cheaper the price, or the cheap material of burr grinder made of will not last long.

Broken after two months of light use. It was great when it worked. I emailed "Bru Joy"."Sold by: Bru Joy Products - The Sole Owner & Distributor of Bru Joy Brand".No response. Amazon's customer service is amazing..but..stops at Amazon products.Buyer beware!

Just opened it and tried grinding coffee and almost got a hernia. Inspected the insides and two small washers(one plastic and one metal) spilled out when I took off the spring spilled. Couldn't figure which what washer went where? Nothing on the manual illustrated assembly. Decided to go online and the site is closed. For such a simple gadget, why all the BS? I'm returning it.

I purchased this grinder after my other similar grinder broke after three months of use. It appears the lifespan of these manual grinders is short, and I figured they are all the same basic generic design, just rebranded. Wrong. This particular grinder lasted three days before the interior gears stripped.

This product broke after 10 weeks of daily use.

I'm not at all happy with this product. I owned a Braun coffee grinder which did such a great job and lasted for over 10 years, can't find it anymore. First of all this doesn't grind very fine as I would like. Secondly, the design is very bad that a lot of stuff that you are grinding pops up from the top to the side and spills out. Only good thing about this is that it looks cute.

Our review of the KABCG111OB Blade Coffee Grinder in short (my old review was accidentally deleted -so sorry for any duplicate posts)I have used the Krups one Touch Coffee and Spice Grinder for years with much success, but when I saw the Kitchenaid grinder had a slightly larger containment area, and based on the great reviews I thought I would give it a shot--Pros and ConsCons1- Poor grinding capacity or/and Very weak motor (a serious deal-breaker for any type of grinder)!2- Difficult to operate-- The push down top feature seems easy, but it required quire a bit of force/body weight to operate.3- Limited color choices - this one says onyx, but is more like a metallic chrome to pewter. Pros1- Looks great-- Looks good on the counter top and with other appliances!2- Competitively priced. This model costs the same as the Krups One Touch which I have also owned.---------------Okay, so, now I know why it's so important to read the negative reviews for any product you are considering and don't just believe the hype as all of those fantastic reviews as they may be greatly exaggerated! -- as was the case, here--So, while I absolutely loved the sleek look of the unit and also the fact that it did appear allow for more volume,in terms of actual function of use and grinding quality/capability--- not so much (sigh).And unfortunately, the first thing I noticed was how weak the motor was and the poor grinding--I don't know if i had a defective unit or not but it took way too long to work (about 2-3times longer to grind the same amounts that my old Krups could do in significantly less time)...And the push down top mechanism required a significant amount of force-- (although the lady in the commercial was using one hand, but she must be very very strong as I had to use actual body weight) to get it to work-- so it was not very practical and difficult to use.And this was with very gentle testing:The first thing I did was test it with simple items, making powdered sugar-- it took a bit longer, but workedand then I tried grinding graham crackers for crust-- after grinding for what seemed like forever, I sifted to blend andwhat the KA grinder actually did grind was okay, but the machine left large un-ground chunks (about the size of a pea) this is quality of grind- problem that I have never experienced with my Krups, ever even when I cracked the lid--It should be duly noted that I always pre-crush any rice, chickpea or other beans in a high speed blender to break up into coarse powder, and also pre-crumble crackers or cookies with a rolling pin before grinding to make it easier on the smaller units (and also to prevent the harder beans from cracking/damaging the grinder cover as my chickpeas have done in the past) to make a fine powder or gluten-free flour mix -- and did the same here..And cleaning the unit was a nightmare, somehow the powder was in the bottom near the turning mechanism which can't be rinsed like the cup and capacity cup holder, so despite wiping and wiping for 20minutes prepping the unit (for return to Amazon)-- there are still little crumbs that won't come out of the base-- I know all grinders are a bit messy to clean. but this was beyond tedious and ridiculous..- sighAnd while I love KA products in general, but unfortunately, unlike the KA Stand Mixer K45SS, and Artisan-- this item did NOT meet even basic expectations of quality of use (with even lightweight grinding), so I was too afraid to try our any coffee beans, it wasn't worth the risk at that point. needless to say I will be exchanging this unit for a new Krups One touch Coffee/Herb Grinder in black.After trying out the new KA grinder, I found that my old Krups One Touch (which was super old and broken, btw) was stilla much better, stronger, faster, consistent option for such needs. So I will be going back to what works- Krups One Touch.Overall the KA grinder is very pretty to look at, but in terms of actual quality of use and functionality--unfortunately, the new Kitchenaid Blade Coffee Grinder just doesn't make the grade. They really dropped the ball on this one.Our Grade: D-; or just under 1Star!

It won't grind the coffee beans to a powder form. Coffee grinds comes out very gritty. The coffee grind keeps getting stuck on the bottom.

Can't tell how finely the coffee is ground, grounds clump, hard to see measurement marks, and difficult put top in the right location to do grinding.

Worked really well for 4 months then suddenly would no longer turn on or do anything. We used it once a day to grind coffee for 2 people and left it sitting on the counter. That's all it had to do and it couldn't hold up. Thought we we were getting a good one. Very disappointed.

Don't buy this grinder. It's loud. It takes a long time to grind. The quality is low. Even the button is hard to press. We had a Cuisinart blade grinder that worked wonderfully - less noisy, shorter grind time, wider bowl, easier to grind. But I knocked the lid off and it broke. Replaced it with the KitchenAid because I thought it may be better, and I was way wrong. Wish we had the Cuisinart back.