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Hario Skerton Pro review (2026)
Hario Skerton Pro is a hand grinder that suits AeroPress, Pour-over, French press and Cold brew. No EU shop price found yet.
Reviewers call it a sturdy, cheap ceramic hand grinder for filter brewing. The catch: slow grinding and a setting nut that needs a teardown to adjust.
Best for
- Pour-over and AeroPress drinkers on a budget
- People who set one grind size and leave it
- Kitchen use, not travel
Skip if
- You want espresso dialed in with fine steps
- You grind for several people each morning
- You travel with your grinder
No EU shop price found yet.
Brew methods
Few coarse notches and a 350 µm floor leave no room for espresso, and moka is tight.
Delivered price
No EU shop price found yet.
Typical street price: €69.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Ceramic conical burrs give even grounds, and Corner Coffee Store calls the grind very even.
- Home Coffee Expert says fine grinds are very uniform with just a few fines.
- Grounds fall into a glass jar with a lid, so grinding is described as mess free.
- A reinforced handle, silicone grip and rubber base keep it steady on the counter.
- Home Coffee Expert says springs under the lower burr fixed the coarse-setting problems of the older Skerton.
Cons
- Changing the grind size means taking it apart and turning an unmarked nut, so finding a setting takes trial and error.
- It is slow, and Home Coffee Expert lists it as a downside next to faster hand grinders.
- The glass jar is fragile and a poor fit for travel.
- It is large for a hand grinder and has many parts to keep track of.
What owners report
- Set it and forget it. Corner Coffee Store says that once the size is dialed in, fresh grounds come out in a few turns. It suits people who stick to one brew method.
- Coarse settings make fines. Home Coffee Expert reports some fines at coarse settings for French press and cold brew, but says it is not catastrophic.
- Glass needs care. Home Coffee Expert advises protecting the glass bin and notes a mason jar with a universal thread can replace it if it breaks.
What experts measured
- Honest Coffee Guide lists a range of 350 to 1400 microns, with espresso at 1 notch from zero.
- Home Coffee Expert puts a double espresso dose at about 2 minutes and a French press or drip dose at about 90 seconds.
Alternatives
Timemore C2
Another budget hand grinder for filter coffee, in a smaller body.
€92.95 at Amazon.de →1Zpresso Q2
A compact hand grinder from a brand known for click adjustment, for people who find the Skerton fiddly.
No EU shop price found yet.
Questions
What is the Hario Skerton Pro good for?
It works well for AeroPress, Pour-over, French press and Cold brew. It is limited for Moka pot. It is not suited to Espresso. Few coarse notches and a 350 µm floor leave no room for espresso, and moka is tight.
How much does the Hario Skerton Pro cost delivered?
No EU shop price found yet.
Is the Hario Skerton Pro a hand or electric grinder?
It is a hand grinder with ceramic conical burrs and stepped adjustment. It is quiet.
Can the Hario Skerton Pro grind for espresso?
Reviewers say it can reach espresso fineness, and Honest Coffee Guide lists espresso at 1 notch from zero. Adjusting needs a teardown, so fine dialing is awkward.
How much does it hold?
Corner Coffee Store says the jar holds 100 g of grounds, about ten V60 cups.
Specs
| Type | Hand |
| Burr | ceramic conical |
| Adjustment | stepped |
| Quiet | yes |
Sources
This review draws on these sources.
- Hario Skerton Pro Review 2026: Pros, Cons, & Verdict, Corner Coffee Store, 2026-05-31 (expert)
- Hario Skerton Pro Review, Home Coffee Expert, 2023-03-08 (expert)
- Hario Skerton PRO grind settings, Honest Coffee Guide (expert)