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De'Longhi KG89 review (2026)
De'Longhi KG89 is a electric grinder that suits Moka pot, AeroPress and Pour-over. From €55.89 delivered to Lithuania, prices vary by country.
A cheap, simple burr grinder that testers rate fine for filter and moka. Espresso is the weak spot, with a coarse finest step, static and an unreliable timer.
Best for
- Beginners and budget buyers
- Drip and moka pot users
- Occasional use
Skip if
- You want fine espresso dialing
- You grind heavily every day
- You want to deep clean the burrs
- Lithuania €55.89
- Latvia €93.99
- Estonia €93.99
- Poland €98.99
- Finland €92.90
- Germany €97.99
Brew methods
The finest of 17 steps reaches moka and basic espresso, but testers call it too coarse for portafilter machines.
Delivered price
Delivered to the country in each column: price with that country's VAT where the shop charges it, plus shipping. A dash means the shop does not sell or ship there.
How it adds up, delivered to Lithuania
- €53 shop price, VAT included
- €2.89 shipping
- €89 shop price, VAT included
- €4.99 shipping
Pros and cons
Pros
- Testberichte.de's verdict praises simple operation and an even grind for filter coffee.
- Mein-test reports very little dead space, which helps flavour.
- It stops grinding when either container is removed, and has cable storage and rubber feet, per Mein-test.
- Testberichte.de calls it an easy fit for beginners on a budget.
Cons
- Mein-test says it struggles with very fine grinding, and Testberichte.de reports a grind too coarse for portafilter machines.
- Static makes grounds cling to the plastic catch bin, per both sources.
- Mein-test calls the timer unreliable, especially for espresso, and suggests weighing beans instead.
- The hopper and upper burr cannot be removed, so deep cleaning is not possible, per Mein-test.
What owners report
- Opinions are split. Testberichte.de describes customer opinion as sharply divided, with praise for simplicity and complaints about the coarse grind.
- Jams and sticking dial. Mein-test notes beans can jam in the burrs and block the dial, and one Testberichte.de customer reports the setting sticking over time.
What experts measured
- Mein-test counts 17 grind steps, and the data sheet on Testberichte.de lists a 120 g hopper, 110 W and 1.7 kg.
Alternatives
Graef CM 800
Mein-test's test winner, which it recommends for heavy daily use.
€167.52 at Amazon.de →Questions
What is the De'Longhi KG89 good for?
It works well for Moka pot, AeroPress and Pour-over. It is limited for Espresso, French press and Cold brew. The finest of 17 steps reaches moka and basic espresso, but testers call it too coarse for portafilter machines.
How much does the De'Longhi KG89 cost delivered?
Cheapest delivered price: €55.89 to Lithuania, €93.99 to Latvia, €93.99 to Estonia, €98.99 to Poland, €92.90 to Finland, €97.99 to Germany.
Is the De'Longhi KG89 a hand or electric grinder?
It is a electric grinder with Steel burrs (sources disagree on flat or conical) burrs and stepped adjustment. It is not rated as quiet.
Is the De'Longhi KG89 a single-dose grinder?
No, it uses a hopper that holds beans.
Is the KG89 the same as the KG79?
Mein-test says the KG79 uses the same burr set and works the same way, with a plastic housing instead of stainless steel.
Is it good for espresso?
Sources disagree. Mein-test calls espresso acceptable at the finest step, while Testberichte.de says the grind is too coarse for portafilter machines.
Specs
| Type | Electric |
| Burr | Steel burrs (sources disagree on flat or conical) |
| Adjustment | stepped |
| Quiet | no |
Sources
This review draws on these sources.
- De'Longhi KG89 Kaffeemühle Test, mein-test.org, 2021-01-25 (expert)
- De'Longhi KG 89 Testbericht, Testberichte.de, 2025-11-01 (expert)
- DeLonghi KG89 elektrinė kavamalė, Kavos draugas (retailer)