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Customer
Reviews
Customer Review #1
"This
is the second automatic hopper-type burr
grinder that I've owned. The first was the
similarly-priced Capresso 551.01, which died
after a couple years of use. I don't know what
the lifespan of this Cuisinart grinder will be
yet, but so far I'm extremely impressed with
the comparison between the two. Start with the
weight, at nearly 4 pounds--it simply feels
more substantial. (The Capresso is a
comparatively diminutive 2 lb. 9 oz.) The
casing is an attractive stainless steel (which
may just be a veneer over plastic, but it
certainly looks nicer than the Capresso's black
plastic) and the hopper and grind chamber are
of thick, good-quality acrylic.
The Capresso had to be emptied before
changing the grind coarseness, and had a small,
finger-bruising wheel with which to adjust it,
but the Cuisinart's entire hopper turns freely
to adjust the grind, filled or not. I'm also
very pleased to find that the Cuisinart doesn't
dust the countertop with a sprinkling of coffee
after use, as the Capresso did. The motor isn't
whisper-quiet by any stretch, but it's not as
noisy as many home grinders.
There are only two disadvantages of this
grinder, in my opinion. First, the timer can
only be adjusted in two-cup increments (minimum
of 4 cups). It does this with a satisfying
click, but still, I'd like to nudge the slider
a bit for a weaker morning brew or a stronger
nighttime one. Second, the hopper contains
almost four cups' worth of coffee below the
visible area, inside the machine. That,
combined with the grinder's heftier weight,
makes it a chore to empty it if you want to
change coffees (say, if a guest requests
decaf). Not only do you have to turn this brute
upside-down, but you also have to turn it every
which way so that all the coffee inside the
machine works its way out.
But these are minor quibbles. Overall, this
is an excellent machine."
- Actual review from
Amazon.com
Customer Review #2
"It was time to
replace out old blade style coffee grinder,
(think tiny tiny blender). I have gone through
4 different GE models in 4 years, if they broke
in less than a year (twice), got a new exchange
from Wal-mart. If not, then another 20$. I had
heard that the burr grinder type was better,
(my brother has an expensive unit, but he is a
coffee Snob), and decided that it was time to
upgrade. I'm very glad I did. The coffee is
more uniformly ground and it is not
warm-to-the-touch after grinding like our old
units, it does take a bit more beans, but the
drink is greatly improved "
- Actual review from Epinions.com
Customer Review #3
"We upgraded
from our old Krups blade whirly grinder for
this burr mill unit. So far it's been working
without issues after 6 months of use and 8+
pounds of beans. This unit does suffer from the
static issues, in that the collection bin is
made of plastic and causes the ground coffee to
stick to the walls and will make a mess when
you open the lid to pour out the coffee. We're
ready to try a better burr mill grinder
now.
GOOD:
- Affordable
- Nice looks
- Adjustable grind settings
- Auto shut off
- Grinds designated amount of beans, so it's
hands free
BAD:
- Very LOUD!
- Plastic bin produces static grounds, making a
mess
- Inconsistent grind
- Produces clumpy grind
- Clogs
- Hard to clean due to design "
- Actual review from Amazon.com
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