Side by Side Comparison of: Capresso vs Cuisinart

I wore out my old grinder and have this one at work, though the one at work has a plastic housing. I purchased the METAL (zinc) version, and it is very much worth the little extra expense.The one at work with the plastic housing is a bit louder, though still quieter than many grinders, but the main thing is STATIC that causes the ground coffee to jump all over the place and making somewhat of a mess each time. The metal version all but eliminates this issue. It is a heavy unit and I feel very confident it will last a long time.One thing to note, when attaching the hopper to the base initially you need to be careful not to force it, because the plastic flange that fits into the base could easily break, and make the whole thing inoperable. The burr assembly on mine arrived a little out of place, not seated properly, so I could not get the hopper in easily and had to be careful not to apply too much pressure. I then realized the top burr was not fully seated and once I fixed that, the hopper slipped in easily. If it doesn't slip in easily then check the rest of the mechanism.You have a lot of choice for grind, from coarse to very, very fine, and I can make French Press all the way to espresso. It is easy to take apart and brush out, which I recommend be done often, especially if you're using a darker roast that is oilier than others. I'm very pleased, and the family is amazed at how quiet it is, compared to the incredible racket my old machine made before it bit the dust.

This product is well made, elegantly designed and does exactly what it's supposed to do. What more could one ask?Product support might just be the best I've seen in a very long time. We carelessly put a part in backwards and couldn't figure out how to remove it. I called the help line and got through to a very nice man -- on the first ring no less! Imagine, no menu, no time on hold, no "I'll transfer you." The fellow who answered the support phone # actually was the support guy, what a radical concept! He had us up a running in no time at all. He didn't even have to look up the model, put me on hold, consult his superior or any of the many other things that support people almost always have to do. He knew what we'd done and gave me clear concise instructions right off the top of his head. Five minutes after picking up the phone I was drinking an expresso. I'd give another star if I could.

I bought this grinder for my son just over a year ago. Bluntly, his coffee was better than mine when I was visiting him. When my burr grinder died I decided to buy one for myself. The difference between a blade grinder and a burr grinder is night and day both in finished product and taste. With a blade you simply can't get a uniform grind and you're just wasting coffee and losing flavor. Likewise the difference between a flat burr grinder and a conical grinder is night and day. A flat grinder is louder, messier, less consistent than its conical counterpart and requires less speed than a blade grinder but higher speed than a conical grinder. Simply put, higher speed causes higher friction, which translates to heat. Heat causes oxidation, which degrades the flavor and aroma of your coffee.The higher the speed, the higher the friction, the higher the oxidation and the flavor and aroma are both negatively impacted.This Capresso 560.01 has a large steel conical burr grinder that is excellent. First, this grinder is an intentionally slower grinder. I found a noticeable improvement in the taste of my coffee right from the first grind and still do. Second, I have also found the grind settings are serious settings. You can clearly see the differences from the setting from coarse to "Turkish" fine. Third, and unexpectedly, this thing is really QUIET. I get up early in the morning and would sometimes take my grinder to another room for fear of waking others up. Not this grinder. It is that much quieter. Fourth, this grinder is easy to clean. Fifth, I don't know how they do this, but the finished product does not stick at to the basket that catches the ground beans. Last, and not least, the company stands behind its product. The edge on the clear plastic container (the hopper) that holds the beans chipped. I called the company and asked if I could buy a replacement part. The representative was super nice and said no. She asked what's your address? We'll ship it to you for free. They stand behind their product. If you are looking for an excellent burr grinder; this is the one to buy. .I love good coffee. For the price, this is the best grinder on the market.

I'm a barista of 5+ years and I'm confident this is the best value you can get. I've used a Baratza Encore before - also a good grinder, but the motor is not nearly as robust as the Infinity and the burrs aren't as high quality - these are Swiss-made, very well machined burrs. Sure, there's some grind retention in the collar, but that just happens in a lot of conical burr grinders - even high end options like a Robur do that all the time. Just tilt the grinder and thump the sides to get it out. Fortunately the chamber is really easy to clean - the upper burr set just lifts out, and from there you can brush out the grinds. It is also easy to MOD this grinder to be stepless, and you can also place a thin washer underneath the bottom burr to get an even finder grind range!

I have had a number of different grinders over the year and all different styles but so far this one is the best by far. I have used it for over a year and no problems yet. It is easy to fill and select your desired grind coarseness.....will easily grind enough for one cup or a whole pot. I love how easy it is to change the coarseness if you are brewing espresso or want a more full flavored pot of coffee. Lots of options and very easy to adjust on the fly....you can even change it while the beans are grinding.The only issue I have encountered is that if you use a coffee bean that is dry it may contain static and then when you remove the container with the grinds it tends to make a bit of a mess on the counter. Easy to wipe up and I have found that some beans just don't have this problem (especially beans that seem fresher and have that almost slightly oily coating on them) and then you can grind the entire bag without ever running into this issue. So if you have the static issue look to the beans first because with the right beans this grinder is a dream. So much quieter than other Burr Grinders I have used and it looks great on the counter. Super easy to clean as well, you can pull out the grinding components to clean them separately....a lot more user friendly and intuitive than other grinders I have owned. People ask about it all the time and are usually amazed when they find out it really wasn't that expensive. This is my first Capresso Grinder but it certainly won't be my last.....however the way this thing has been going (1 - 2 pots a day for over a year now) I may not need another grinder for a long time. I have been VERY HAPPY with this purchase and would definitely recommend this grinder to any coffee lovers I know.

This is my favorite grinder I have owned so far. I like this much better than the Baratza Encore, it is quieter and I feel gives a more consistent grind on any setting. Most of the time I use the medium grind setting in the middle of medium for use on my AeroPress. When I am doing espresso in my espresso machine I use the highest setting on fine and it gives a good grind for a nice shot in my espresso maker. It is a little messy because not all of the grinds go into the container but I have not seen any burr grinder that is not a little messy. I have not had any static problems in my container. I take the top off then the top grinder portion off, that always collects the "chaff" of the coffee beans and I just tap that into the sink because I don't want that in my coffee grinds. I then tilt it a little forward and give it a couple taps to get the grinds in the burr into the container. If you don't do that there will be grinds you will have to throw out. I then pour straight from the container to my AeroPress, or my espresso basket. Its easy to pour from because the container has corners on it. I attached some pictures of a medium grind. You can see the "chaff" that gets stuck to the top grinder, there is also a picture of how much is on there when I tapped it off. I also have a picture of the amount I tapped off from the top grinder portion and the leftovers I tapped out from inside the grinder. I always tap that into the container so I don't waste the coffee.

I have turned into a coffee snob over the past decade or so, and had NO IDEA that a burr grinder would make such a humungo diff in the flavor of my Morning Addiction. OMG. How did I ever live without this??! Also recommend the "Coffee Grinder Cleaning Brush, Heavy Wood Handle & Natural Bristles Wood Dusting Espresso brush Accessories for Bean Grain Coffee Tool Barista Home Kitchen" to help get every bit of the grounds out of the plastic chamber. Cross-reference the brush review, it's awesome too and it helps with the static tendencies of the coffee. You can only do so much by tapping the chamber and it WILL piss you off to have so much coffee stuck in there, so go ahead and order the brush now.......you'll understand when you grind the coffee. You're welcome.

This is my second one in 8 years. I like it because it will grind more than one cup at the time. I use it to grind course for cold brewed coffee and you need more coffee as a rule. These things can be costly. I needed another and the price was still right.

They say if it isn't broke, don't fix it. Well, in this case, it was broke, but it lasted eight years! So, we had to replace it and why not go with the same unit when we had such great success using it to grind our daily coffee?! This is a very nice burr mill that we have gained much use from over the years and now we replace it with a brand new unit that is exactly like the other one and hoping we get another 8-10 years out of it.

Why do we like it?
* It has a nice look with the majority being shiny stainless steel housing.
* The hopper on the top holds a half pound of beans.
* You have a choice of 6 settings for every type of grind you choose.
* It does great on coarse grind for our French Press coffee, very uniform.
* You hit the button and it stops when it is done grinding.
* Once you figure out what grind you like, how much you want and what setting you prefer it is a simple process and then you just have to decide what kind of bean you want in there. It does the rest.
* It is fairly easy to clean up, doesn't take up too much space and best of all it works great and does it all quite fast.

If either of us had anything negative to say about it, we'd have to say it is loud, but then if you aren't hand grinding, what isn't loud when it comes to grinding coffee via electricity?

We're happy with the product or we wouldn't have purchased a second one of the same exact type eight years after the first one. Plus, it must be others feel the same because eight years later the company is still making the same model! Hope if you get one you like it!

I strongly recommend the Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill. It is cheap ($50) for a burr grinder (burr is the only way to go for a consistent grind, blade grinders are cheaper but waste coffee), very easy to keep clean, and has a good sized storage hopper for beans. Intuitive controls (select # of cups, hit START), and automatic shutoff means no measurements are required. Simply grind and empty the contents into your coffeemaker. The grind selector is integrated into the hopper, so going from coarse to fine is as simple as turning the hopper to the desired size.Plus, it is a good looking addition to any kitchen.

The unit has consistently ground coffee for two years, probably about a thousand uses. The plastic cup at the bottom recently cracked. The service and price for replacing the cup was very good. Another small problem is that the screen printing marking grind coarseness has rubbed off. The burr grinder itself seems well designed and performance has not decreased. The grind is consistent and controllable.Even with these small problems, I like this company and their products. I will likely buy this grinder again when the unit eventually stops working.

I just received this and ground up a batch of beans (I always batch grind, rarely do I grind just what I need in the morning). I used to have a different burr grinder (not conical) and I am truly amazed at how much better my coffee tastes. I'm no coffee expert and I never thought I'd be able to tell the difference.This is also much quieter than the jet engine grinder I used to have and cleaning is a breeze. However, static is a problem with this. When I take out the hopper some of my grinds literally fly up and stick to the side of the grinder or fall on the counter. I've yet to find a decent affordable grinder that doesn't do this but this one is a little messier than my previous and for that I give it four instead of five stars.After a few months of use I'll update if anything needs to be said. If no updates, then the grinder is still working great.

This review applies to the stainless steel model. We were looking for a stainless steel conical burr grinder with reduction gearing. There are few choices in a modest budget, consumer price range - many grinders more beloved of coffee geeks actually use disk burrs and grind fast enough to heat the beans. (All the Capresso Infinity models use stainless steel burrs with the upper burr set in nylon, it's the body material that differs).There are conflicting reviews, I will provide some data in an attempt to resolve them and help others decide if this is a good choice for them.Good: Produces a consistent even grind within the range we use (espresso to pour-over). It is quiet. It does not heat the beans. The burrs appear to be heavy steel of good quality. The hopper and bin are relatively cheap plastic and probably need to be treated gently. I think it is a good value for the price.Due to the design, grounds are retained under the nylon collar surrounding the upper burr, even after tipping the grinder forward and giving it a whap to knock the last of the ground coffee out of the chute. Investigation with different roasts, grinds, and a gram scale showed:1) with a medium roast, dry bean, retention is minimal, almost nil when starting with a clean chamber2) with an oilier dark roast, retention was 3 g starting with a clean chamber. The same amount was retained regardless of grind (coarse to fine) and quantity (60 g for pour-over or 15 g for espresso shot both retained 3 g)3) setting the timer to run the grinder for a setting of "3" after the last beans disappear from the hopper decreased the retention to 2 g4) after the first shot of 15 g was ground and had 15 g in -> 13 g out, the next shot was full weight (15 g in -> 15 g out)5) I ground some rice (recommended to clean grinders) in order to visually determine whether the retained material is exchanged on the next grind, or stays put. The rice cleaned the chamber completely. So this didn't work as a way to test whether ground coffee left under the nylon collar is exchanged into the next grind. But it may be, meaning you would get coarser material mixed into your fine espresso grind or vice versa if switching grinds.Bottom line, should you buy this grinder?-yes if you want a conical stainless steel burr grinder that grinds at slow speed AND-you prefer medium-roast beans, which will not be significantly retained OR-you predominantly use one grind setting all the time OR-you are willing to disassemble and clean the grinder whenever you switch grinds and sacrifice a couple grams of the first grind after cleaning-No if your primary purpose is to dose dark roasted beans for espresso and you want to assure minimal retention of ground beans-No if you frequently prepare coffee by different methods thus switch back and forth between different grinds and don't want to fuss with cleaning each time you switch.I would expect with dark beans, the grinder would have to be cleaned regularly to continue to function well. Running 15 g of rice worked beautifully, or it's very straightforward to lift off the empty hopper, lift off the top burr, and clean the grind chamber and burr with a brush. You need to invest a couple bucks in a real brush in addition to the small brush provided.I don't understand the reviews about putting the burrs back upside down and getting them jammed. Either Capresso changed the design since those were written, or those folks need to pay a little attention when taking things apart & maybe snap a pic, because it seems fairly obvious.I have not experienced the static problems some users described, even with fine grind. I don't know if the stainless steel base reduces this problem.I would pamper the plastic hopper and timer; don't manually turn the timer off, just unplug and let it run down. I would suggest don't store beans in the hopper as the oil from the beans may change the plastic and make it more brittle over time, plus it's easier to clean the grinder if beans don't need to be removed from the hopper first.

For years I've been using very inexpensive burr grinders (which, I hasten to add, are still far better than any blade grinder). This one is in the next bracket, and the difference between it and what I've been using before are like day and night. The grounds coming out are even; there is very little to no dust produced; and so far anyway, there is very little problem with static on the grounds leading to sticking to the receptacle. The grinding is efficient and quick, and compared to what I've been using, a degree quieter.The one issue I've discovered is that quite a bit of grounds don't make it to the grounds receptacle and instead are left in the grinding area. For frequent use this isn't much of a problem, but if you are an infrequent user, this means you will end up with some stale grounds if you are not regularly cleaning the grinding chamber. Fortunately the disassembly and cleaning is very simple, and only requires a minute or two.Because of this small issue, I can't quite give it a 5 stars rating. My rating would be 4-1/2 if half-stars were allowed.

This is a good grinder that is very quiet.Pros:-very very quiet compared to all other low-cost grinders we have purchased-consistent grind-easy to fill and useCons:-trouble getting consistent volume of coffee due to the wind-up timer control. Even with known target number, each day we dial in slightly different amounts, or you can't see exactly where you stopped in a dim kitchen. So coffee is different strength every morning. We prefer the type of timer where you set the amount (and it stays on the setting until you change it again), press a separate START button. That way you dial in an amount one time and can consistently get same amount each day.-the coarsest setting is still finer than we would like for our drip maker-hopper could be larger-a little messy to use due to static cling, but this is the nature of plastic coffee grinders

Having read all the reviews, I almost picked something else - glad I didn't!I'll write this with genuine coffee snobs in mind; what I mean is, if you're just doing auto drip of any old coffee, I'm not sure you need to spend the money, frankly - There are blade grinders for much less that will do fine for y'all, (Seriously, I'm not being snotty - Our commercial Brewers at work take a grind that looks like a train wreck and makes very decent coffee) If on the other hand you roast your own at home from carefully picked beans as we do, or get your coffee fresh from a local roaster, and you use a French press, a serious drip system, or a vacuum press, this is your grinder. I'd even say that this will make a very decent on-the-cheap espresso grinder.The variance of grind is really pretty exceptional; from genuinely fine to evenly coarse, with many steps in between. Grind consistency is excellent, with very little dust.The metering offered by the timer is great. Once you determine your batch size, turning to that number yields a dependable and consistent amount of coffee every time.Cleaning is quite easy; the removable upper burr helps a bunch in that regard. Have had no problem with static, frankly. A couple taps on the side of the machine prior to pulling the reservoir assures that. Very little coffee gets in behind the reservoir as well. Cleaning thoroughly once a week or so will take care of any issue, for my mind.As for noise, I really don't know what folks expect. This won't wake somebody sleeping in the next room, and it doesn't make the floor tremble. It's a grinder, it makes grinding noises when it's working; it's neither excessive or out of bounds, frankly.Finally, I'll say this - if you love coffee and buy good, fresh coffee, take care in how you brew, and aren't using a decent burr grinder, you have no idea what you're missing; yes, it matters that much. A good grinder like this one will notably improve the flavor and mouth feel of your daily brew, guaranteed.

Excellent replacement for our 30 year old Braun burr grinder, which still works, but developed a hole in the plastic housing. Spinning grounds eroded through grinding chamber walls. Gave this new unit four stars instead of five due to initial difficulty in determining the correct timer setting on the slider control. We use 35 grams for our 2 1/2 cups of coffee each morning. It took close to one week of setting and weighing to find the setting. Fortunately, the result has stayed consistent allowing us to simply hit the start bar every morning to get our 35 grams. But, if we ever have guests, the amount will most likely be off. The only improvement needed is an accurate timer control based on where it’s set. This is an excellent grinder which we highly recommend. Once you get the timer setting you want, it will definitely provide accurate, repeatable amounts. The grind settings work flawlessly and absolutely no cleaning required for internal components. Keep the hopper full enough to avoid running out and hit the start switch for perfect coffee every time.

This is a fantastic grinder. The only two gripes I have aren't much, but they are gripes nonetheless:The vessel in which the grinds deposit collects so much static that it's mostly impossible to clean without the tiny coffee grounds flying every which way. There is a constant coating of very fine grinds all over the vessel and wall behind it, even if it's set to the coarsest grind. Without a tiny vacuum, it's hard to clean. The grinder won't run indefinitely. If you fill the hopper all the way up and set it to the largest amount, which is 18 cups, it will still stop halfway through with the vessel only halfway full of grinds. It means doing multiple batches if you're brewing a large amount (like for a cold brewer, etc). That said, it's great and I'm glad I own it.

I have not used this long, so I cannot comment on longevity, but I have read reviews from many people who have used this model for years. I am not a coffee snob, but just want at least one GOOD cup of coffee a day. Right now, I use a Keurig, or a Ninja coffee bar or a French press (just got started). For my needs, this works fine. I settled on this model after checking on a number of grinders in this price range and higher. Since I rarely make espresso, this grinder does everything I need and I can honestly say there is a difference in taste. The two cons I have are the cheapy brush that came with the unit (please buy a decent brush to keep your unit clean) and this thing is LOUD. The first time I used it, I thought there was an airplane taking off in my kitchen. Not really, but be prepared for the noise, which thankfully, only lasts a few seconds. A number of reviewers have also complained about the static, which you should expect as well. However, I have experienced the same issue no matter what grinder I've used in the past. I hope to use this for some time and I am happy with this purchase.

Overall it's pretty much "ok" and on par with other burr grinders in this price point.Good: Had a good consistent grind to it and relatively quiet compared to others we've had. Has a wide stance so doesn't vibrate all over the counter. Nice wide opening to the cup on the top to hold the beans. Nice styling too.Bad: The cup for the grounds is actually a bit too big. The opening is almost as big as most coffee filters and hard to not spill coffee grounds all over the sides. With the inevitable static that makes pouring grounds already difficult, the large opening makes that particularly messy. Also we've found that the cup doesn't go back into the grinder real easy. Is rather particular about how it goes back in and can be a nuisance.Overall, though, it's a decent grinder for the money and pretty good value. If you want the perfect burr grinder, you're going to have to have to pay 3 or 4 times this amount.

(Update at end of review)Having used a hand burr grinder for years, being able to simply press a button and get a good, consistent grind every morning is awesome. I haven't yet had an issue with the grounds being static charged and getting everywhere. The primary issue I have had preventing me from rating it higher is that I have, on multiple occasions already (11 days of use) had the beans get jammed in the drop tube from the upper hopper to the blades. Because the grinder simply runs for a set time, if the beans stop falling into the blade it just keeps running, and stops at the appointed time. Agitating the grinder usually solves the problem, but there is no way to know how much coffee has already been ground, and how much more needs to be ground, without then measuring ground coffee. When everything works normally, I simply press the start button and have the perfect amount of coffee for my morning pour-over. When it doesn't, I probably could have used my hand grinder and been done in less time.I have only used one type of bean, I will try a different brand/roast next time to see if that helps resolve the issue. However, a simple gravity feed, narrow tube, and the tendency of beans to bounce a bit when being ground make this seem inevitable. A friend owns the same grinder and has not had this issue.Update: refilled with beans roasted the day before I bought them, and have had no issue, so I bumped up the review by one star.

This is the first burr grinder I have owned. I primarily bought this for more coarse and even grinding of coffee for use with my french press. It seems to do a fine job of grinding, and appears to be consistent with coarseness. I only have a couple complaints.1) (This may be common to all burr grinders) Even when grinding coarse, there is one spot in the output chamber that collects a very fine dust of coffee. Since it is all in one spot, it is easy to remove from the container, keeping the rest of the coarse grind separate. But it does produce a decent amount of fine dust even on the coarsest setting.2) I cannot imagine they could have made this unit louder, even if that had been a specific goal of the engineering team. This thing is LOUD. I typically do my grinds the day before, since grinding in the morning would wake the whole house. This isn't that big of a deal for me, but it might be for some, so I just wanted to note that. This is why I give it only 4 stars. I'm serious. It's loud. I mean, I typically start it up and leave the kitchen until it is done. I'm considering putting ear plugs in before I turn it on. I worry about permanent damage to the kids if they are getting a drink when I hit the "grind" button. My 4-year-old is terrified of it.Otherwise, seems to get the job done.

I have owned two of these grinders. One motor failed in 2016 after 4 years of use. I guess since I used it practically every day during that time, this is just normal wear and tear -- the price of doing business. Since these entry-level grinders don't really have completely user-replaceable parts, I just bought a new one. My current grinder lasted just over one year (purchased on September 26, 2016) and 8 days out of warranty, the timer knob/switch broke off in my hand (see the picture). Since timer knob/switch is cheap plastic, I cannot repair it myself. I have contacted Jura-Capresso via email to see if the part can be fixed. If not, I'll be buying another burr grinder. But, I am seriously considering other models and vendors.UPDATED: I contacted Jura-Capresso Customer Service by email and fill-in form from their website. I was directed to their 800-number. I gave them my model number and they waived shipping for the replacement part (USPS is slower but cheaper than UPS). The knob/switch cost just under $6. Thanks, Jura-Capresso!

We've been using this coffee grinder now for 9 months and feel we've put it through its paces enough to review. On the plus side, the grinder is very quiet compared to our Vita-Mix (which is what we were using before to grind beans) and prior to that, an 80s era Krups model. It processes the beans quickly and the grind is consistent.One the negative side, we've only been grinding beans for our KRUPS KM4689 Moka Brewer Coffee Maker Machine with Permanent Filter and Glass Carafe, 10-Cup, Black, which prefers a coarse grind due to its brewing method. So, we have our grinder set as coarse as possible and still there's some mud at the bottom of the pot, even using the gold filter *and* a paper filter. The grind is simply not coarse enough to even attempt a pot of French press. The timer dial seems arbitrary and sloppy, only useful if you've already figured out the proper grind and quantity you need and want to repeat it. But the worst feature is the amount of static the grinder generates. I do not believe one should have alter the beans you buy in order to better fit a grinder. We use Costco's Kirkland Signature Espresso (by Starbucks) and these are very fresh, oily beans. We've learned to pull the container over the sink but even then the grounds fly everywhere in about a 1' radius and are especially attracted to the grinder's plastic housing. We read about a hack to help minimize the static (sprinkle a little water into the bean hopper) and while it does help for a brief time, it also contributes to clogging so I wouldn't recommend trying it. To sum up: if you need a fine grind for your coffeemaker, don't mind cleaning up flyaway grounds every time, and prefer a relatively quiet machine, this grinder is for you.

Durable and good. The ability to grind COARSE coffee grounds is a bit lacking. When using a french press you want to have the grounds significantly heavier than even the coarsest setting on this machine can do.

This got high reviews and I liked it at first to replace my blade electric coffee grinder. I've had it a year and it works great, grinds fast, has useful settings. The only problem is that when it grinds it creates a lot of static cling on the grinder, especially on the container that collects the grinds. The clinging grinds go all over the counter when you remove the container. It creates quite a mess. I don't know how such a problem gets past the engineers in the design process. I'm now looking to replace this product with a hand-cranked model.

It seems to be impossible to completely clean all the old ground-up coffee out of this grinder. The tiny brush that they include is totally inadequate. The only way that might work would be to use a vacuum cleaner, because the coffee grounds are stuck in the burr, which is not removable. So, after the first time you use it, unless you are willing to use a vacuum cleaner to clean it, you'll have to put up with some old, stale coffee grounds being mixed with your freshly ground coffee. Yuk!

Five years ago I bought this grinder for about $90. Replacement model now costs about $150. It worked (2-3 small grinds per day) very well until recently. Now it only produces finely ground coffee and would not run without rapidly rotating the hopper back and forth a few times with the timer on of course. YouTube has a video on how to reset the grind but that did not help. Upon disassembly, I found that the switch is actuated by the hopper coming into contact with the switch "nub". This nub had apparently worn down over time and would no longer engage sufficiently to activate the switch. I could not find replacement parts and would probably have to send it to an authorized repair shop anyway at considerable expense. Based upon my experience, like many appliances, works great when new, but not built to last. Gave it only three stars because it's a bit pricy for only five years of relatively light use.

A moderate grinder for my needs. It's more convenient than a cheap blade grinder. I "typicaly" brew cold coffee about every 3-4 days. I brew using a a common 2 quart brew system. Bottom line: I grind a lot of coarse coffee with this thing. It doesn't grind as coarse as I'd it to for cold brew, but it's close enough for a descent brew. It churns out a lot of very fine grounds that tends to stick you the edges of the catch bin, some of it in big clumps. I take the lid off and brush it out gently to help get a more even grind. Still not perfect, but faster than a blade grinder, and easily matchs my skill at achieving a semi-even grind. Cleanup can take forever if you're picky. The brush it comes with is small and stiff and helps, but it's not enough for the job at all.I also use a small artist paintbrush, and a can of electronics duster outside (does wonders!) The top unscrews and can go in the dishwasher with the catch bin, but the bin has developed a haze with repeated washes. The stainless is a bit of a pain to keep clean, but I don't have stainless appliances so I don't really know the proper cleaning techniques. The cord is long enough for my countertop and wraps nicely underneath. All in all, I'd buy it if I was on a budget and needed a grinder. I don't recommend it as an upgrade if you already own a grinder.

Overall decent quality grinder for the price. I purchased one after a family member let me borrow theirs for a few days. Grinding for drip machines as well as French Press works fine, as both the medium and coarse settings seem consistant. Would give it a four stars, except for the fact that the grinder grinds a small portion of my coffee beans very VERY fine every time no matter the grind setting.There are some downsides to this grinder depending on the intended coffee method. For drip or French Press, works great. If grinding for Espresso or Turkish style coffee, I would not recommend. The grinder is on the loud side, so if you don't want to wake up your house mates in the morning you may want to skip this grinder. As for me, I have preground espresso roast that I buy from the store and all of the people I live with are out of the house by the time I grind my coffee. From what research I have done on BURR style grinders, there really is no other option in the price range of the Cuisinart DBM-8 that will solve the problems mentioned above. For the espresso purist or some one concerned about noise of the machine I would recommend spending more for a higher quality grinder. For the casual coffee user like my self this has suited most of my coffee needs.

I bought this to replace an identical coffee grinder that eventually died after several years of use. We grind coffee at least once per day. I like the large hopper for beans so that I don't refill it so often. The one issue I have with this new grinder is that the amount of coffee it grinds doesn't seem consistent from day to day. it's also tricky to adjust the setting for how much coffee it grinds - it goes from not enough to waaay too much in about a millimeter of movement of the selector bar.

Given it's relatively low cost (by comparison), I really hoped I'd like this unit but I think I will end up trying to sell it. First, it has 18 grind settings but the difference from one setting to the next is basically imperceptible so there's a lot of trial and error. It could easily be pared down to 1/2 that many settings, maybe even a 1/3. That's more a comment than a complaint however. The biggest con of this unit is the plastic hopper (wish I had taken other reviewers comments more seriously) and the static cling. It is a royal PITA. Good coffee beans are not cheap and the waste and the mess from this hopper is unacceptable. You can't pour the ground coffee from the hopper directly into a filter basket as it makes a mess. I have to put it into a another (glass) container and even that makes a mess. Sorry Cuisinart, Reduce the number of settings, use a glass receptacle, and you'll have a really good product rather than an OK one.

I don't know what people are talking about with the plastic piece that is breaking off in the bean holder. This has been reported on competitors as well. I have this one and an expensive professional level one of a different brand where that breakage has been reported. Honestly, on either one you would have to be very rough with this to break it off. And there should be no reason one would be digging that roughly into the bottom of the holder to break that piece off. And no way could this be breaking on it's own.So here is the rest of my 2 cents. What is weak on this is the electronic switch. It is flimsy. But. I am one guy making one cup a day. I have it set at the lowest setting. 4 seconds for my No 2 filter that is just perfect for one cup of coffee. Need a second cup? Grind another 4 seconds. Give the machine a few good raps on the sides to get the spare grounds to fall out of the grinder into the lower catch. The recommended brush is handy for detailed cleaning. As long as you aren't harshly moving the switch, this should last you for years. Well worth the price on prime. Macy's is nearly double this price and not worth it. So if you are a coffee lover, know what you are doing and prefer that perfect cup of pour over this is for you.Compared to the other model at 8x the price, 3x taller and bulkier this is better. One mainly because there is an alpha label indicating fine to course. Where as the more expensive larger one. Though higher quality in manufacturing, only has a numerical value and you have to guess at the grind level and it will take a lot of beans to find that right consistency.I do own both, and like both. But for the cost/value. This is more worth it than the other brand/style mentioned above.Why minus one star? On both, you cannot remove the bean holder to do a more detailed cleaning of the grinder or to switch your beans for a different blend/roast. you must tip the whole machine over to clean it out. This is especially annoying on the bigger model listed above (remember, under a different brand) that weighs 20lbs. So given that fact, this weighing maybe 1 lbs w/o beans. it is much easier to tip to remove beans. But both should have a way to remove the holder.That is it. Pour over coffee lovers. This is a must. You get an even grind compared to conventional grinders leaving you with fines and large chunks. You get a more consistent grind with a burr grinder.Revised review. 3/11/2017This is only okay. I have not had any breakage issues. But the issue I do have is inconsistent grinds. I get way too many 'fines' that a burr grinder is supposed to reduce. It holds a good 10+ oz of beans in the hopper. but I no longer get a good cup of coffee because the grind is not very good. I tried adjusting it and tweeking it. but I get tiny fine grinds mixed in the medium course grinds resulting in a weak cup. The more expensive burr grinder that is heavier and 3 times the size gives me a perfect grind and great cup of coffee. 3 stars for size, and ease of use and apparent decent build quality. But if you TRULY like a perfect cup of coffee do not buy this.

Where to start. We love our coffee...I mean love it, I use filtered water (poland spring), to brew my coffee, we order coffee from different coffee roasters nationwide to try a variety...we have our favorites..Burr grinder is the way to go, from coarse grinds for our French Press, to fine powder for our espresso machines.Why not 5 stars? Why only 3?It does it's job.But it's not built to last. I have had to taken this apart 3 times fix the switch under the device (I have bypassed this). We "tap" the coffee grinds down and the plastic on the underside of the tray has started to chip away.It's noisy. I feel like some insulation inside would make it much quieter for all.

I just purchased it based on the great reviews and the recommendations that it is also manages a good grind for percolators. I have a KA Pro Line grinder that I like for home but wanted a small-ish electric burr to replace my Hario hand grinder on vacation. Using it, however, I find that the Capresso 560 produces too much fine powdery grind for my percolator even when I have it turned to full course (12). I have to pre-shake the perc basket over the sink to get rid of some of the powder before brewing. And I don't mind a dirty cup, just don't want it too silty. NEVER had this issue with the Hario or KA. I wouldn't buy this again.

This is our second Capresso Infinity 560, and probably our last, owing to the disappointing customer experience with Jura. The grinder functioned well with some quirks: the static issue is definitely a problem, as is cleaning of the outlet hole within the grinding chamber, which tends to get clogged. Also of note is that the black dots on the upper plastic chamber tend to fade away so you can't tell how you've set the coarseness of the grind.But what really was the final straw for me today was when I got up this morning and the on/off/timer knob disintegrated after turning it on. The plastic cylinder that holds the knob onto the actual switch mechanism broke (see pictures). Considering that the grinder is only 16 months old, that typically means a bad batch of plastic knobs since it's supposed to be ABS plastic. I emailed Jura through the Capresso website and got a terse "You can call customer service". I called them and was told that it'd be $13.50 to send me a replacement knob. $13.50! for a ten-cent piece of plastic, and not even an "I'm sorry to hear that the product didn't perform well". This stands in stark contrast to a recent positive customer service experience I had with OXO where they offered to replace a 5 year old product at no cost.Overall, the minuses outweigh the plusses with this grinder, and certainly with Jura. I'd recommend looking for a better product and better company to deal with.

If you are buying this for use with a French Press -- stop now, you are about to make an expensive mistake. Even at its coarsest setting, the Infinity grinds too fine. I've read online that this is generally true of conical burr grinders because they are targeted at espresso drinkers. I've also read plenty of complaints that this particular grinder, with only 16 settings, doesn't allow you to dial in with the precision needed for good espresso...so you may be taking a hit on both ends of the spectrum.I grind coffee every day -- weekdays I use a drip machine and let it to do its thing while I'm getting ready for work. On weekends I use a press. First, I'll start with what I like about the Infinity: its grind is very consistent -- I can taste the difference in my weekday drip, and as long as I use the same setting and measurements there is no fluctuation day to day like I get with my old, cheap blade grinder.Now for the bad: even at the coarsest setting the best I get is somewhere between medium and medium-coarse. Check out the Coffee Grind Chart at ineedcoffe.com to see what I mean. Without precautions, I end up with sludgy coffee and that is a huge drop in quality over what I get with my well-practiced pulsing regimen with the blade. I find this a bit frustrating, since the Infinity is advertised as a versatile entry grade grinder.Also, as other reviewers have noted, a lot of grounds get left behind in the chamber. I'd say at least a teaspoon every time. Here's a tip for this and other grinders: pick up a Giotto Rocket Blower or something similar and use it to blow out the stubborn dust the remains behind after the initial brushing. Just be careful about where you do the blowing -- or you'll have dust raining down throughout your kitchen. I generally flip the unit upside down and blow the dust into my sink or a garbage bag.In conclusion, if you are looking for a consistent, fine grind and only plan to use for drip coffee (and *maybe* espresso) this is probably a great grinder. But if you're like me and want greater control in the medium to coarse range, this may not be the best choice. The unit is annoying to clean due to excess leftover grounds -- but you can work around that with a little tapping and blowing.

I only grind a couple of tablespoons of beans each morning; enough for one mug. Every time, over a tablespoon of coffee is left hiding in the machine. No matter how I grind it, bang it on the counter, whatever, those grinds will not come out until I've removed the cup. Then they come out, up to two tablespoons worth, usually, on the counter. Of course, you could just leave the grinds up there and drink stale coffee the next morning, if that's why you buy fresh whole beans. . but it's not.This is one of those items that just gets annoying over time. I thought I could live with it--the problem is well-known--but first thing in the morning, you don't want a battle with your grinder. You just want your coffee, right? Save yourself some frustration and buy a different brand. Then let me know what it is so I can, too.

This grinder is a real disappointment. The grinding is fine, but cleaning is a nuisance. At least a tablespoon of ground coffee collects in the area surrounding the burrs each time coffee is ground, and expelling it is nearly impossible, thanks to the numerous partitions in the removable gasket. The basket is offset from the grinding housing so that there is no free-fall of coffee from grinding housing to collection chamber, promoting the back-up of coffee in the housing. The tiny brush supplied is laughably inadequate to the task of pushing the collected coffee into the small hole that gives access — horizontally — to the chamber. The only effective way of removing the coffee build-up is dismantling the whole thing and shaking it upside-down on a hard surface. If you don't clean the machine each time, you will have a mix of fresh and stale coffee the next time you use it, and in time, the mixture can become quite unpalatable. I'm sorry I didn't discover all this until the opportunity for returning the machine to Amazon expired. A really faulty design that takes a bit of time to comprehend.

I like this grinder and think it's a good budget / economy burr grinder...worth the money, I think, considering the other alternatives are more expensive and lower-rated.What I like about it is that it is a consistent grind (but as of this time, I have only tested it on Medium). I can instantly see the difference between this and a blade grinder (I also have the $20 Capresso Capresso 501 Cool Grind Coffee Grinder, Black). People say the grinder makes a huge difference. So far, I'm not sure if I can tell that taste-wise.An included warned of carefully putting the plastic bean holder in carefully. This part of the appliance felt very cheap to me, and I was afraid of breaking the bean holder (perhaps thanks to the note).A couple beans got stuck in this depression / hole where a screw goes in the top part of the grind.The included brush for cleaning was very tiny, cheap feeling, and not useful, in my opinion. The scoop that came with it could have been improved in its mold, too -- the handle of the scoop depressed inward, which creates places for coffee dust to build up.Update:2016My husband started using this recently and noticed that around 1-2 grams coffee gets caught in the "shoot" or burrs or somewhere inside the machine. The only way to get it out is aggressive tapping and shaking. Not good.The photo shows what was caught inside the machine after grinding 30g of beans.

As a grinder, it works fine, but the design of the place where the grinds fall is terrible. First, it's made of plastic, which means static sticks the grinds to the sides and top. Second, the large, rectangular design means that it's next to impossible to dump the grinds into a coffee filter without them scattering everywhere. It looks good, but I recommend you get something else with a smaller, glass receptacle instead.

This works fine. It was my first burr grinder, and it's nice that it measures the amount for you and has multiple grind settings. The coffee tastes better than it did with a regular grinder. I decided to spend a little on this Cuisinart instead of what seemed like a lot on the KitchenAid. And I've had this for all of a couple of months. But I'm ordering the good one now. Don't waste your time and money and hearing. First, it's a complete mess, grinds everywhere because of the design and plastic cup. But the worst, worst thing: it's the loudest thing I've ever heard. It's just so loud. I didn't use my decibel meter but if I had, it would definitely be an osha violation. Like, it's so fricking loud. The cat runs and hides. It's louder than my husband's power tools and louder than any rock concert. And it's the first thing you hear in the morning. And so, you know, there it is. That's my review.

Not for espresso. This grinder cannot produce ground coffee fine enough for espresso machines. Even at the finest setting, the coffee is still too course. It is fine for grinding coffee for drip brewing. Look for a Beville grinder if you'd like something that can produce much finer ground coffee; but it is much more expensive than this one. I rated this 2 stars because while it does work, it doesn't work as specified and I had to immediately buy a new grinder to replace it.

Pros: Easy to clean, easy to use.Cons: inconsistent grinds, settings don't change grind enough, can't grind fine enough for espresso, doesn't grind consistently enough for French press, lots of static cling in the grounds chamber.I picked this grinder up when it was on sale for $35. I should've known what I was getting at that price for a burr grinder. First of all this is a disk burr grinder NOT a conical burr grinder, if you really care about your coffee a conical burr grinder will give you a much better grind. But back to this grinder, there are different courseness settings but they don't actually change the grind all that much. This grinder also doesn't grind fine enough for espresso, and the course setting is not consistent enough for French press, you will have lots of fine grinds in your coffee that don't get pressed out. This grinder will work fine for people who use autodrip machines with paper filters, there will be some fine grounds that will make it through reusable filters. The plastic grounds chamber is not the best either, the grounds really like to stick to it's surfaces and you will need to wash it out and dry it after every use. This unit is easy to use, and easy to clean. It includes a cheap cleaning brush. The bean storage is not airtight, but at this price I didn't expect that. I would not recommend this grinder to others.

The pro:It will grind coffee (most of the time, see below).The cons:First of all this is a large item, not for small kitchens.Will not grind very fine, not even close.The worst part is that sometimes it will surprise you and expel the ground caffee all over your kitchen. Nothing like having to sweep, vaccuum and spend an hour cleaning one's kitchen BEFORE a cup of coffee.The machine quit two days after warranty wore out.The customer wants cheap, the cheaper the better, the manufacturers oblidge. Don't complain about getting junk when you want cheap cheap cheap.

Got this grinder as a Christmas present in 2016. Worked really well for the first four months (thus, the two stars), but today, it stopped working. Grinding slowed, then stopped. Opened the lid and smelled melted plastic.So I called the CuisineArt customer service line. They warranty their products for 18 months--that's good, and they'll ship a new unit out right away, but the unfortunate customer will be liable for a $10.00 shipping and return shipping fee for a replacement. Also, the return box does won't have the return address on it (the rep had to give me that address). AND, if that wasn't enough, I was also given a 15 character "service number" to write on the outside of the box as well as on a piece of paper that was to be inserted inside the box, along with my check for $10.00. I guess I've been spoiled by Amazon's very friendly return process. CuisineArt's return process is very customer unfriendly and I get to pay $10.00 for the privilege? Nope. I'll look for another grinder from another company, and I'll keep this experience in mind when I shop for other CuisineArt products knowing this may be my misfortune again if another product dies under warranty. Thankfully, other options are available.

I am very disappointed. I had this grinder recommended to me, and figured I was paying enough to get a quality product that would allow for an even, coarse grind for making cold-brew coffee.I've done two batches of coffee so far, a couple pounds at a time, and here's what I've experienced.1) The grinder cannot go very coarse. On the coarsest setting, the largest granules are larger than I'd like, and what I've seen called a "French press" level of grind. This is a problem if you want to use the grinder coarse grinds.2) Note I said "the largest granules". It seems no matter what level of grind I select, I end up with a large amount of very finely ground particles. I know no grinder will be perfectly even, but I'd guess I'm getting a 2-1 ratio of coarse to fine grinds at best. See the image I've provided, this is about 5 ounces of grounds filtered roughly through a straining bag.3) Static is a huge problem. I didn't think this would be much of an issue, but grounds go flying out whenever you pull out the tray. I've tried wetting the tray, tapping the unit after grinding, letting it sit for a minute after grinding, leaving the lid on the container on or taking it off, nothing solves the problem. Be prepared to clean up a mess of grinds all over your working area whenever you use this grinder.Stay away. Anyone have any recommendations for a grinder better suited for coarse grinds, please leave a comment and let me know.

I had this same model for many years and I really liked it. This one is not very good. Somehow grinds get all over it. When I take it apart to clean it grounds are are everywhere they shouldn't be. This never happened with the other one until it was very old. I will not be buying another one.

I purchased this coffee grinder in January 2017. On February 17, 2017, it stopped working for no reason I can detect. The timer still works perfectly fine, but the grinders do not activate. I took it apart multiple times and have examined each part to make sure nothing is cracked or broken. I went through every tip and trick in the manual given to make sure this isn't user error. I even tried plugging it into a different outlet on another breaker just in case.I cleaned it once every 2 weeks by removing the housing and wiping down the interior with a dry paper towel and have only used it to grind coffee 1-2 times per day (we like afternoon or evening coffee as well as morning coffee every once in a while).Return window was 17 days ago, but I seriously expected this thing to last more than 2 months.

Machine will not grind coarse enough for use with french press. Customer service says "sorry, I guess you will have to buy another brand, ours is factory calibrated and should be fine". What a waste.

I bought this to replace an old Braun blade grinder. I wish I'd bought this sooner! It's way quieter, easier to use and produces a nice consistent grind. The place I work at has an older model of this Capresso grinder (looks the same but is black) which has been used several times a day for about 3 years and is still going strong, so I am confident this one I purchased for home use will last a good long time.Update: It died within 6 months. We are back to using our old Braun blade grinder, which we've had for at least 15 years.

Perfect? No. Horrible, Yes. Grinder performs poorly. There are major issues with static electricity. They are dealt with by using a brush. Not the brush that is supplied with the grinder. That little thing is too small. A larger brush that is advertised as an additional purchase is needed so that the grinds and coffee dust that will be all over every visible surface can be brushed into a large pile for disposal. The grinder settings are easily determined by trial and error. Does grind well. Interior cleaning is burdensome. Dark roast beans residue seems to stick to the burrs and grind area walls. (Wish the coffee dust would stick there.) Customer service is, as of June 16 (Happy Fathers Day), non-existent. I emailed to complain about what I consider to be a design flaw (the need to precisely align the mark on the bean hopper with the mark on the grinder body - if not aligned precisely the machine will break) and have not received a reply. Put the $90 toward a Virtuoso by Baraza. Much better machine. Much better customer service. Much less static (coffee dust) electricity. Two friends of mine have had theirs for 7 years. Still function perfectly. Oh how I wish I had listened. This Capresso is horrible, horrible, and did I say horrible? It is!

I've had 2 of these - one for 11+ years and my SO has abused it as he can drink pots of coffee and it's still going strong. I bought another one for another house about 4 years ago and it started making noises and croaked about 2 weeks ago. The latest one was used on weekends only and only 6-8 cup grinds, so I'm on the fence about the quality given the two different experiences.I ordered another this last weekend to replace the dead machine and I've just opened a box with a used mill in it - coffee beans in the top and grounds in the reservoir along with no booklet, fingerprints all over and no packaging besides broken cardboard that I'll have to figure out how to get in the box. Sending it back for a replacement and will hopefully get the twin of my first grinder...and unused!

Bought in January 2017. It’s October 10, 2017 and every time we use it, it smokes like it’s ready to catch on fire. Does it come with a warranty. Yes! 18 month warranty which is generous But we have to pay for shipping ($10) and as they state on their web site “To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose a check or money order for $4.00 for shipping and handling. (California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions.)” so I’m out 35 bucks, need to spend another +/-15 to replace it. Don’t think so. We have quite a few cuisinarts in our household and that will end today.

I had high hopes for this "burr" grinder, but had to return immediately. I found that the course (or even medium for that matter) is wayyyy too course for even a French press. I ended up with tea looking coffee. Tried the "fine" setting for a shot of espresso and was not even close to fine enough. Our $10 spice grinder works way better at grinding than this for both espresso and French press. Don't bother with this one.

Have owned an older and more expensive Cuisinart conical Burr grinder for probably 8 years which was great until it wasn't. Thought I would try a less expensive model but it would not shut off automatically - had to pull the plug. The switch is very flimsy and it was very slow to grind the beans.Which brings me to the major problem, the NOISE is deafening. Not just the decibels but the pitch. Sounds like a jet airplane taking off. Saw reviews that this was loud but on some youtube videos, it didn't seem to be as screechingly unbearable to the point where I had to block the ears or leave the room when it was grinding beans. See attached screenshot of decibel test.Because it seemed very slow, maybe the beans were not going through the grinder at the correct rate, which would affect the sound of the motor. Also read many reviews that it breaks after a few months after I decided to return it.

Grinder was bought a month ago and has failed after a single small bag of coffee. Worked yesterday great but today failed to turn on. When i contacted the customer service from Cuisinart i was told that i would need to contact Amazon to fix the issue. Amazon of course is taking care of me but its bad when the customer service for an item is non existent.Overall the grinder worked well at first. No wierd noises or smells from the motor and its super easy to keep clean. I like that i could just twist to adjust the grind setting and it holds plenty of coffee in the upper and lower bins. Just wish the customer service from Cuisinart was better.

Purchased it last December and it just died. No motor activity... checked blades to find them move freely.. no jams. I had old one that worked for years and was disappointed to find new one not lasting long. I have another one in another home that also died. So disappointed. I noticed same complaints from others concerning same issue. I will call Cuisinart tomorrow.Update: I called Cuisinart... the rep was nice and said it is under warranty. They will ship a new one to me. I was told I have to pay $10 to ship the old back! I protested and said I will use other shipper which is cheaper than UPS. The fee is waived but I have to bring it to a shipper to ship it back. Buyer beware!!! You have to pay to ship broken or defective product under warranty back to Cuisinart! I have other Cuisinart appliances.... I think I will not buy another Cuisinart appliances again.