Side by Side Comparison of: Capresso vs Proctor Silex

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 use it every day, and it works, everyday. Only issue was the plastic piece attached to the lid that you push on to turn it on came off. However it has a hook that still holds it in place, and I could glue it if that eventually breaks. Either way it's been functioning despite that break for a year+ so no big deal. For the price I can't complain.

When I looking for a spice grinder I was concerned that so many were also coffee grinders. I needed a grinder that could nearly grind meal.I took a chance and bought this because of its brand name and it is electric.As soon as I opened it it washed it out and tested it. Awesome is all I can say! It ground Chia seeds into Chia meal! I am thrilled! My husband is on the keto diet and one of the few treats I can make him is chia bars. My recipe calls for 1-1/2 cups of chia seeds and while he likes the bars, he has mentioned that the bars would be a lot better if the texture was smoother. That is when I started searching for the spice grinder.I have used the Proctor Silex grinder twice now, once for Chia seeds and once on anise seeds and it worked great om both.If you are looking for a grinder of any kind of spice, give this grinder a try. I think you will be as happy with this product as I am!

This little coffee grinder is just awesome!! I cannot get over how well it works for such a low price!! It's just amazing!! As the saying goes, "you get what you pay for", only this time I mean it the OPPOSITE.. because it's just way too low priced to work as well as it does!! It's also extremely easy to clean!! I don't have a clue as to WHY some reviews I read said it was hard to clean?? I just take a damp cloth and wipe it down inside and out and just rinse out the clear, plastic bubble top. It's THAT EASY!! I highly recommend this little grinder to anyone looking to buy a small grinder.

There are a few unique features about this grinder that pleasantly surprised me.First is the retractable cord, which is great in a small kitchen like mine. When I'm done with it, I pull the cord in and put it in the corner of my countertop.Second is the removable top. To get all the coffee out, you turn it over and tap the grinder on the countertop. All the coffee falls out of the grinder into the top. Then you remove the top, and you've got all your coffee.Third is speed. A lot of grinders have the problem that the big beans float to the top, and you've got to grind for a long time to get them to the bottom. But this grinder has an asymmetrical top that you can ACTUALLY SEE pushing the beans down towards the blades. It only takes maybe five seconds to grind all the coffee.I would say the only downside to this compared to other coffee grinders is the size of the bean-bowl. I usually have to fill it twice with beans to make coffee for three people.If you really care about your coffee, splurge on a Burr grinder. This isn't going to give you that perfect consistency. But then again, no bladed grinder will. For what it is, this grinder is quality.

I've been using the E160BY grinder to grind flax seeds for several weeks now. This grinder does a great job and makes a nice, consistently ground seed powder (nuthin but powder, baby!).Here are some product features I have scored as hits and misses:PROSCord retracts into base. I LOVE this feature. I want the product designers to get a Nobel Prize for smart product design here. Who cares about poetry or some annoying arcane discovery in Physics? Physics is totally made up bs anyway. This affects my life in a positive way every day! Just grasp the base with one hand, the top with the other, and turn in the correct direction. Soon you have a base with just the plug sticking out.Effective grinder. Works very well to grind material into a fine powder. Consistent performance. I do typically give it a shake and regrind for a few seconds to get any seeds or material that did not get ground during the first pass.Reasonable size. It's not so tiny that you fear the motor is crappy and is going to die in 6 months. But it's small enough to fit into almost anyone's cupboard easily. About the same footprint as a coffee mug, with about an extra half-mug height without the dome cover (which for me is usually in the dish drying rack).Easy operation. Place the dome cover on the base and press the tab to actuate the grinder. I didn't even have to look at the instructions to figure that out. I love products that are just smart designs.Inexpensive. This is a very effective, well designed product and inexpensive too. Crap. What are they thinking?CONSBlade does not seem to be removable. I did not see an instruction for removing it, and pulling up with some force it does not seem to want to come out. If anyone posts a remark about how to remove the blade, I'll update the review. I'd like to get that thing out for a nice hot soapy wash once in a while.SUMMARYGreat grinder. Effective grinder. Consistent performance. Inexpensive. Reasonable size. Retractable power cord. One con: blade does not appear to be removable for thorough cleaning. Otherwise, this is a great product and I recommend it!

I have had this coffee bean grinder for almost a year so far so good. It works great, it grinds really well, and the clear plastic top can hold about 6 full teaspoons of coffee beans, but if you try to load more than 6 teaspoons of beans the grinder will not grind well. The blades are very sharp, the beans grind quickly and are finely ground after just a few seconds.PROS:- Powerful sharp blades that quickly grind coffee beans- Clear plastic top holds 6 full teaspoons of coffee beansCONS:- None that I can thinkCountry of Origin: China

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.

A very good coffee chopper. I took off one star because coffee powder accumulates between the lid and the body and makes it more difficult to get the lid off and to put it on all the way. I've learned to tolerate the slight difficulty. Overall a very durable and consistent product.

I bought this to grind coffee beans a friend gifted me, and it's been great. Ground are a little uneven for coffee unless you REALLY grind it, but then it's too powdery for my french press. But I really don't mind as I'm not super into coffee.I've also been using it to grind up things like earl grey tea leaves and dried lavender flowers for baking and it does a great job with those. Small capacity, but that's not the end of the world since it's not often I'm batch-grinding things.It's kind of weird to clean, though...I just hold it upright under the faucet (unplugged, obviously) and try to keep the bottom dry, so hopefully I never cause any electrical failure from getting water where it shouldn't be. Who knows! Really into the retractable cord, though. Good for storage.Overall I definitely recommend this, especially for the price, but I'm not going to pretend it's perfect-perfect. Just good enough for me!

This is a great coffee grinder for the price. I usually pre-grind my coffee in the store when I buy it because it doesn't last long in my house, but this time the machine at the store was broken. I had to find one to order and choose this one, and I am glad I did.It grinds very fine coffee for some of the people in my house and semi-coarse for me. I use a percolator and getting a good coarse grind is hard to do in any small grinder but this one doesn't do too bad. Every once in a while you will get some over ground beans and some whole beans in it but if you just shake the coffee the small grinds will fall out the the whole beans definitely can't hurt.If you are looking for a simple grinder that you aren't going to be using forever, I would definitely recommend this one.I have found that it can take up to 6 Tbsp of whole beans

This works well as a grinder. I found that I need to grind for about 12-15 seconds straight. If I stop mid way then the beans chunks come out uneven. If you stop to check it and grind it some more there will be some that is just pure powder, and others that are huge chunks.For the price it does well. I am not a true coffee snob. I like fresh ground coffee though. I know that a burr grinder would grind so much more evenly, however, they are expensive and they get stuck/clogged easily. The burr grinders also break easier (due to the sticking) especially if you go cheaper (which is still 2-3 times the price of this one). This is especially true if you like oily dark roasted coffee beans. There probably is a slight taste difference, but I don't care that much.There is a bigger taste difference between fresh ground whole bean and preground though. And this puppy solves it!

I've never bought another coffee grinder, so I can't compare to any higher/lower prices... but this gets the job done. It's rather quiet and only takes about 20 seconds to grind up my flaxseed into a finer product. My only complaint is that it is difficult to clean. The lid can easily be thrown into the dishwasher, but the blades and bowl itself are annoying to clean. I take a damp cloth and wipe it out, but then you have to spin the blades to be able to wipe under where those were sitting. I know this sounds like a fairly easy process... but it gets annoying when its 5:30am and you're thinking, "Why can't I just throw this in the dishwasher?". The other neat thing about it is the cord wraps up back inside the product so you never have to deal with that making your counter unsightly. I don't know if it will roll up nicely for months or years (I've only had it a few weeks as of now), but for now its pretty nice. Overall, I would recommend.

So far this grinder does exactly what's expected. I use it to grind my spices just before each meal. Throw a little pepper corn, grind and sprinkle. Works great. I also grind cinnamon sticks. Just today I realized those big bulky calcium pills can be growned up and added to my protein shake. Works great for that as well. My only complaint which I just found out today is somehow the ground powder makes its way into the housing. When I pulled out the retractable cord, ground spice came out with it. There was ground spice on the cord itself. How it gets in their I have no idea. The grinding container looks pretty sealed. If that is a potential problem they should have made a way to take off the bottom to clean the spice out that is trapped. So now every time I pull the cord out I am going to get spice (or whatever I ground) coming out with it. I will probably just do it over the sink so it does not get all over the place. Other than that the grinder itself works great. Sorry, not a coffee drinker. Cannot comment on how well it grinds coffee.

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.

The retractable cord feature is both a blessing and a weakness. It is convenient not to have a cord dangling when transferring ground coffee from the grinder to a coffee maker. On the other hand, repeated unwinding and rewinding of the cord puts wear and (literally) tear on it. When I first got mine, there was already damage to the cord (bare wire), but I patched it with tape and decided that I could live with it. Probably, I should have sent it back for a replacement. However, after less than 2 years, there was more bare wire in a different location, and the grinder stopped working; I decided to replace it with a different model and brand.

It doesn't chop nuts very well, which was the main reason I bought it. The nuts end up with some ground and some whole. :-(

It is much too small to do what we were looking for. We bought it because of the low price point, but it takes me a good 30 minutes to grind enough coffee to fill our day to day container. It only holds about a handful and a half of beans at one time. It is also pretty hard to clean because the bottom part where the beans go doesn't come off, so you cannot submerge it in water- we use a wet towel and it does the job for now. It does a fine job grinding the coffee- i just think it would be better for someone looking to only grind enough for one day at a time.

I bought this to grind spices and it more than meets my expectations. I agree with other reviewers who said to shake the grinder as you use it to get a finer power - this works for coffee beans, nuts and spices.Update: This worked wonderfully for 6 months of regular use grinding coffee, nuts, and spices. Yesterday I attempted to grind some salt into a finer size as my salt grinder was broken. The grinder worked well, and I washed it, dried it quickly and left it to air dry completely (as I typically did). Today I found the interior covered in rust. I'm not certain if this is a result of the salt or possibly water getting into it while in the drainboard. Whatever the cause, it is no longer suitable for food use. After 6 months I am left with a non-usable fully functioning grinder. This causes me to question the quality of this grinder as my previous grinder (similar size and quality) lasted a good 5 years with the same level of use and type of cleaning. I might consider this grinder, if you have a way to keep it dry when cleaning.

I wanted to bring to everyone's attention that there is a potentially dangerous design flaw related to this grinder. Whatever internal mechanism is used to wind up the power chord has the potential to strip the insulation from it in a particular spot about 2 inches from the base. See the picture I attached. I have used this grinder regularly for about 3 years and just noticed this. I would recommend everyone checks their grinder's chord for damage and be gentle when winding it up to hopefully avoid the problem.

There's a lot of fervor over this budget coffee grinder. I don't get it. Yes, its super cheap. But the adulation's stop there. It does not grind anything consistently - even if you shake it like a maraca while grinding. Even so, you'll still have layers of super finely ground coffee then medium ground then coarse ground at the top. Cleaning it is annoying because the lid has a bunch of crevices where ground coffee likes to hide out. Only the dishwasher cleans the lid perfectly, but already I can see its wearing the top down and marring the plastic. There's no removable inner container to clean & the blades don't come off- so you just have to wipe the grinder with a damp cloth & try not to cut your fingers in the process - which is messy and really doesn't get rid of the coffee oils which leads to a rancid smell in the grinder over time. I've figured out that wetting a cloth with white vinegar and wiping seems to help but I sure wish this grinder were a little bit better designed. I guess in this case you get what you pay for.

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.

The motor broke after 5 months of use. It was a hassle since I bought it because of the small capacity, but it was decent for the price. Then, the motor when out very soon after purchase - a good excuse to buy another one, but a disappointing product

I have coffee grinder from KRUPS and it is great! I wanted to get another one where I can grind decaff coffee when needed. I wanted different color to make it easier and got this one. This grinder is much smaller, it takes longer to grind coffee and it does not grind it fine. I was really disappointed with it.

I have used this grinder for spices and herbs only. To get a finer grind, you do have to shake it, as other reviewers have pointed out. I am unhappy with this grinder, though, because after maybe a year of use, I started noticing white chunks in the dish I was preparing, and when I picked it out, realized it was a piece of white plastic, and at first I was unsure how it ended up in my food. As this continued to repeat in subsequent dishes, I soon realized that chunks of the grinder was breaking off and dispersed with the herbs was grinding! Between the blades and the bottom of the grinding bowl is a circular, plastic piece that has become smaller and smaller, as the pieces break loose. Not happy about this! The larger pieces were easily removed, but the finer pieces were challenging to get totally out and I know we ingested some of these. I will be purchasing a different brand to replace this.

Now that I've had this coffee grinder for 6 months I know that I will never buy anything else from Proctor Silex. The grinder is now dying (spins slowly, loud noise from interior, can't grind much at all) and so I checked the warranty information on their website. Looks like they'll replace it within one year, which is what I expected, but I would have to pay the shipping both ways! That would cost more than the price of the item itself. And since they obviously know that, they are really providing no warranty. Bad business practice! I had a gift from Brookstone that is more expensive than this grinder and when it died, they immediately sent me a replacement. No charge, no request for the return of the broken one. They took my word for it. What a difference.Then there was a large purchase from Breville which was DOA. Same story. As soon as they got notice that I had sent it back, with their pre-paid shipping label, they sent me the replacement. No charge. Didn't wait to receive the return.My next kitchen purchase went straight to Breville. I didn't even need to look at others. Best practice, yes?Nice coffee grinder. I was a bit surprised at how small its capacity is. The little pamphlet talks about how much coffee to use for various amounts of coffee, but I can't see how this could possibly grind enough coffee in one go for anything larger than a weak six cup pot. I'm keeping it anyway because it looks nice, works fast and I rarely make more than one cup at a time anyway.

I thought I was getting a good bargain based on the reviews, but after a month or so she stopped working on me. Luckily I was gifted a grinder without them knowing that I bought one, so I'm not stuck with whole beans in my cup. It worked well when it worked and I liked the size and relative quiet it provided. Since it broke after a month you would expect a one star review but the twist to store the cord feature is incredible. Every product should have something similar. Go ahead and get one, you're out ten bucks if it s***s out on you. Honestly, I probably would have ordered another one if I didn't have one on hand. But I'm silly like that.

If I had more to spend on a coffee grinder at the time, I would have purchased a better-quality one, but for $13... hey, it does its job. It takes much longer than other grinders to get a really fine ground; I've found that shaking it a lot while it grinds seems to help. Definitely don't recommend it if you intend on using it mostly or only to do really fine grinding. I'm also perpetually afraid that yanking out the cord like that is going to eventually break it. It's nice that it has that storage function built in but I much preferred my last one, where you could just wind the cord around the bottom instead of yanking it out and twisting it back inside the machine.

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!

This is vary bad design. You will be sorry if you buy it. Here's why. The clear plastic upper cap fits outside the white plastic base. What happens is when you grind something, there is a buildup inside and right on top of the white base where it sits inside the clear plastic. When you take the top off, all that stuff falls onto the counter. The similar one by Krupps is well designed and does not have this problem.

I've had this for a month, it broke today, in national coffee day. Talk about a let down. First off, the design is sad. Once you grind coffee in it, you have to turn it upside down and use the lid to transport your grinds elsewhere. You cannot do this without a total mess on your hands. The cord is a joke, the entire thing has to twist to wrap it back up. Did I Mention it died in its fifth use! It didn't even make it through one bag of beans. So lame. So not worth the ten bucks. Buy better, be happier you did.

Thought it was a pretty good cheap coffee grinder. Used without incident for 6 months, but then one morning it was just dead. Button clicks but no response from the unit at all.Wasted money. I should have spent a little extra to get a quality unit the first time.

I have bought a lot of items from Amazon, this one was my first lemon. I have a K-Cup machine so it stayed in the box since I bought it in August 2014. I took it out two days ago to grind up some Death Wish Coffee. I pushed the button to grind 3 times. On the 3rd it never worked again. $5 to return a $11 grinder just not worth it. The grind of the first two was perfect but never got enough to make the first pot. So I had to go to a friend to get the grind. Oh and Death Wish Coffee ROCKS!

After reading the reviews, I thought this would be the perfect grinder for my minimal needs. I was wrong. The first use was great. The grinder performed exactly as expected. I ground enough coffee for about a pot and a half. Two days later I decided to grind enough for another pot and a half. This time the grinder stopped working almost immediately. It ground for one push of the button, then stopped rotating and the motor burned out (smoke was evident, as well as the electrical burn smell). I am sorry I bought this product, and will be sure to avoid the company in the future.

POSTSCRIPT:I have changed this review to a single star.Blade snapped off on one side after several months occasional use. I replaced it. The second grinder stopped working after two weeks doing morning coffee and using exactly the directions 1/2 cup of beans. It quit and is dead - absolutely nothing.This WAS a splendid little grinder for a very low price. BUT NOT WORTH EVEN A LOW PRICE.IT IS JUNK!A really neat feature is that the cord winds up into the base completely which makes this grinder very compact which is nice for those of us who live in small places.BUYER BEWAREIt's a one or two serving grinder for coffee so coffee-making capacity is limited.The plastic dome has the on-off switch/dome guide glued in place and while it's not particularly fragile neither is it unbeakable. It requires a tiny amount of care in sliding the dome into the correct guide groove so if you're one of those folks who tends to manhandle stuff like this look elsewhere.It's great for preparing small animal foods, which is what I use mine for mostly, and also things like peppercorns and other herbs and spices with appropriate cleaning between those items of course.Hopefully it'll last for awhile but at this price it's almost disposableNOTE: After buying and using two of these things BUYER BEWARE, "Disposable" has it's limits.