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Best coffee grinder under €100 (2026)
By Gytis, home brewer in Vilnius · Updated 2026-10-20
Under €100 a hand grinder beats any electric grinder for grind quality. All four picks cover pour-over, AeroPress and French press.
Best if you want espresso
The cheapest hand grinder with steps fine enough to try espresso. Slow at espresso fineness.
€91.95 at Amazon.de →
Best overall
An all-metal budget grinder for pour-over and AeroPress. Its coarse 83 micron steps make espresso hard to dial in.
Pros
- Timemore lists the C3S with an all-metal burr set, body and components.
- The S2C burr gives even grounds, and one review notes little wobble.
Con
- Timemore lists about 83 microns per click, which is too coarse for dialing in espresso.
- LT €71.89 Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend
- LV €62.14 Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend
- EE €72.99 Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend
- PL €72.99 Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend
- DE €73.99 Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend
€62.14 at Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend → Read the Timemore C3S review
Best if you want espresso
The cheapest hand grinder with steps fine enough to try espresso. Reviewers call it a travel and lever-machine tool, with slow cranking at espresso fineness.
Pros
- The roughly 23 micron steps reach usable espresso settings, which is uncommon at this size.
- Very low retention: 9 Bar Benchmark measured 0.1 g and CoffeeGeek lists it as a pro.
Con
- Espresso grinding takes about a minute or more for a dose because of the small 38 mm burr.
- LT €93.50 Amazon.de
- LV €93.50 Amazon.de
- EE €95.81 Amazon.de
- PL €101.03 Amazon.de
- FI €96.97 Amazon.de
- DE €91.95 Amazon.de
€91.95 at Amazon.de → Read the Timemore C3 ESP Pro review
Lightest
A light, fast budget grinder for pour-over, AeroPress and French press. Reviewers say espresso is a stretch, and some internal parts are plastic.
Pros
- Reviewers rate it among the fastest hand grinders for filter settings.
- Grind quality is good for the price, with 38 mm stainless conical burrs and dual bearings.
Con
- Espresso is possible but very slow, and the adjustment range is narrow.
- LT €94.51 Amazon.de
- LV €94.51 Amazon.de
- EE €96.86 Amazon.de
- PL €102.06 Amazon.de
- FI €98.03 Amazon.de
- DE €92.95 Amazon.de
€92.95 at Amazon.de → Read the Timemore C2 review
Best for travel
A slim stainless hand grinder that fits inside an AeroPress. Reviewers like it for travel and filter brewing but note small capacity, slow grinding and weak espresso.
Pros
- It is very small and easy to carry, and it fits inside an AeroPress.
- The stainless body and ceramic burrs are well made, and The Coffee Folk says many owners still use theirs years later.
Con
- It holds only about 20 g of beans, enough for one or two cups.
- LT €94.89 Crema
- LV €94.89 Crema
- EE €94.89 Crema
- PL €99.89 Crema
- FI €93.80 Crema
- DE €98.89 Crema
€93.80 at Crema → Read the Porlex Mini II review
What we looked for
- Under €100 delivered in at least one country
- Rated yes for pour-over and AeroPress
Questions
What is the best coffee grinder under €100?
Our pick is the Timemore C3S (best overall). All-metal and the cheapest of the four. Fine for every filter method.
Which grinders are on this list?
Timemore C3S (best overall), Timemore C3 ESP Pro (best if you want espresso), Timemore C2 (lightest) and Porlex Mini II (best for travel).