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Melitta Calibra review (2026)
Melitta Calibra is a electric grinder that suits AeroPress, Pour-over, French press and Cold brew. No EU shop price found yet.
A beginner filter grinder with a built-in scale that reviewers find accurate. It is loud, mostly plastic and static-prone, and reviewers say it makes no sense for espresso.
Best for
- Filter and French press drinkers who want grams-accurate dosing
- Beginners who want simple controls
- Anyone who wants a removable hopper for easy cleaning
Skip if
- You brew espresso
- Noise matters to you
- You dislike static and cleaning up grounds
No EU shop price found yet.
Brew methods
No portafilter holder and reviewers say it makes no sense for espresso.
Delivered price
| Shop | DE |
|---|---|
| Melitta Shop (melitta.de) | €157.95out of stock |
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 Germany
- €157.95 shop price, VAT included
- free shipping
Pros and cons
Pros
- Coffeeness checked the built-in scale against an Acaia Lunar and found it surprisingly precise.
- Both German reviewers praise the simple controls and the choice of weight, cup count or custom grinding.
- The 375 g hopper comes off for cleaning, per Coffeeness, Sonntagmorgen and Melitta.
- Reviewers say the grind is even and the value is good for beginners.
Cons
- Coffeeness measured 87.1 dB and compares it to a jet.
- Grounds cling to the bin, chute and housing, so part of the weighed dose stays inside, according to both reviewers.
- The build is mostly glossy plastic and feels cheap, per Coffeeness and Sonntagmorgen.
- No portafilter holder and no contact switch, which is why reviewers rule it out for espresso.
What owners report
- Noise opinions differ. Reviewers measured it as loud, but some customer reviews on Melitta's own page call it quiet.
- Scale accuracy is mostly praised. Reviewers praise it, but one customer on Melitta's page found the scale-based amounts often inaccurate.
- Static mess. A customer on Melitta's page reports static buildup and mess, matching the professional reviews.
What experts measured
- Coffeeness measured 87.1 dB.
Alternatives
Baratza Encore
Sonntagmorgen says the Encore grinds filter slightly better but has no scale.
€127 at Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend →Questions
What is the Melitta Calibra 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. No portafilter holder and reviewers say it makes no sense for espresso.
How much does the Melitta Calibra cost delivered?
No EU shop price found yet.
Is the Melitta Calibra a hand or electric grinder?
It is a electric grinder with Conical, steel burrs and stepped adjustment. It is not rated as quiet.
Is the Melitta Calibra a single-dose grinder?
No, it uses a hopper that holds beans.
Can the Melitta Calibra grind for espresso?
Melitta lists settings 1 to 5 for espresso, but both reviewers advise against it because there is no portafilter holder. Sonntagmorgen suggests the Graef CM 800 for espresso.
Is the scale accurate?
Coffeeness and Sonntagmorgen both confirmed the readings against a reference scale. One buyer on Melitta's page disagrees.
Specs
| Type | Electric |
| Burr | Conical, steel |
| Adjustment | stepped |
| Quiet | no |
Spec sources: 1
Sources
This review draws on these sources.
- Melitta Calibra Test: Kaffeemuehle mit Waage, Coffeeness, 2022-02-15 (expert)
- Melitta Calibra Test, Sonntagmorgen (expert)
- Melitta Calibra Kaffeemuehle, Melitta (maker)