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Moccamaster KM5 review (2026)

Updated 2026-10-21 · Based on 9 cited sources.

Reviewers praise the fast, even filter grind and low retention. It is loud, has no timer, needs the button held down, and the maker says it cannot do espresso.

Reviewers: 6 recommend, 1 mixed

Moccamaster KM5 is an electric grinder that suits AeroPress, Pour-over, Filter machine, French press and Cold brew. From €269 delivered to Finland, prices vary by country.

What are the pros and cons of the Moccamaster KM5?

Pros

  • Reviewers find the grounds very consistent for drip and pour-over, with the medium settings giving the best result.
  • Reviewers report 60 g of beans ground in about 24 to 30 seconds.
  • Reviewers report very low retention, so almost all the beans come out as grounds.
  • The maker gives a 5-year warranty and says the grinder is repairable, with every part sold separately.
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  • A stepless dial, marked 1 to 9, lets you fine-tune between the numbers.

Cons

  • Reviewers say you must hold the button down for the whole grind, and there is no timer or auto-stop.
  • In tests it measured 82 and 84.1 dB, and a lab comparison of twelve grinders found it the loudest.
  • The maker says espresso grinding is not possible, and reviewers say even the finest setting is too coarse for espresso.
  • Reviewers say the coarsest setting is less even, with chunky pieces, and one finds the fine end less effective.

Who it suits

Best for

  • Drip and pour-over brewers who grind a whole pot at once
  • Moccamaster brewer owners who want a matching grinder
  • Buyers who value repairability and a 5-year warranty

Skip if

  • You brew espresso or Turkish coffee
  • You want a timer, scale or auto-stop
  • You need a quiet grinder

Specs of the Moccamaster KM5 at a glance

Type
Electric grinderMotor driven
Burr
50 mm flatsteel
Adjustment
SteplessTurns to any setting
Noise
Loud84.1 dB, Coffeeness
Brew methods
AeroPress to Cold brew
  1. Turkish: no
  2. Espresso: no
  3. Moka pot: limited
  4. AeroPress: yes
  5. Pour-over: yes
  6. Filter: yes
  7. French press: yes
  8. Cold brew: yes

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Reviewers6 recommend, 1 mixed

Each score is the reviewer's own, never averaged. How this works

Which brew methods does the Moccamaster KM5 cover?

Turkish
No
Espresso
No
Moka pot
Limited
AeroPress
Yes
Pour-over
Yes
Filter machine
Yes
French press
Yes
Cold brew
Yes

The maker says espresso grinding is not possible, which rules out Turkish too. Moka is limited: only one reviewer relays a maker guide for it, and reviewers find the finest settings less effective and the coarsest less even.

Moccamaster KM5 grind settings Published settings for 6 brew methods, each with its source.

Where is the Moccamaster KM5 cheapest delivered?

Delivered to Lithuania, cheapest first

  • Berliner KaffeeröstereiCheapest €315, free shipping
    €315Buy →
  • Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend €329, free shipping
    €329Buy →
  • Coffeedesk out of stock €369, free shipping
    €369Buy →

Not shipping to Lithuania: CAPTN Coffee, Koffietje, Power Finland, Rheinland.Coffee, roastmarket, Van Pommeren

Delivered to Latvia, cheapest first

Not shipping to Latvia: CAPTN Coffee, Koffietje, Power Finland, Rheinland.Coffee, Van Pommeren

Delivered to Estonia, cheapest first

Not shipping to Estonia: CAPTN Coffee, Koffietje, Power Finland, Rheinland.Coffee, Van Pommeren

Delivered to Poland, cheapest first

Not shipping to Poland: CAPTN Coffee, Koffietje, Power Finland, Rheinland.Coffee, Van Pommeren

Delivered to Finland, cheapest first

Not shipping to Finland: CAPTN Coffee, Koffietje, Rheinland.Coffee, Van Pommeren

Delivered to Germany, cheapest first

Not shipping to Germany: Koffietje, Power Finland, Van Pommeren

Delivered to the Netherlands, cheapest first

Not shipping to the Netherlands: CAPTN Coffee, Power Finland, Rheinland.Coffee

Delivered to the country you pick: price with that country's VAT where the shop charges it, plus shipping. Shops that do not sell or ship there are listed under the prices.

How it adds up as bars, delivered to Finland
Power Finlandcheapest€269
  • €269 shop price, VAT included
  • free shipping
Berliner Kaffeerösterei€315
  • €315 shop price, VAT included
  • free shipping
roastmarket€316.89
  • €296.99 shop price, VAT included
  • €19.90 shipping
Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend€329
  • €329 shop price, VAT included
  • free shipping
Coffeedesk out of stock€369
  • €369 shop price, VAT included
  • free shipping

What you need with this grinder

The gear that goes with it, at the cheapest delivered price we track. Picked for a filter coffee grinder. Delivered to Finland, VAT and shipping included.

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Cheapest delivered to Finland:

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What do owners say about the Moccamaster KM5?

  • Loud or quiet depends on who you ask. Coffeeness measured 84.1 dB but calls the sound more pleasant than some other grinders. Homes & Gardens and TechRadar call it quiet, and Tom's Guide measured 82 dB and calls the noise moderate.
  • Cleaning takes a screwdriver. Homes & Gardens, Coffeeness and connect-living all say the hopper is screwed on, so reaching the burrs means several steps. Tech Advisor suggests a weekly wipe and a full clean every three to six months.
  • No timer, a mound in the jar, a short duty cycle. Tom's Guide suggests weighing beans first because there is no timer. TechRadar and Homes & Gardens say the grounds pile up and need a shake to read the lines. Tech Advisor says it can run for about a minute, then needs a 15-minute break.
  • Changing the setting wastes beans. Homes & Gardens says the dial has to be moved while the grinder runs, and it counted about 30 g of coffee lost across four settings. Coffeeness also says to adjust only while the motor is running.
  • Espresso: one source disagrees. The maker, Tom's Guide and Coffeeness say it cannot do espresso. Tech Advisor says it used setting 5 to feed a bean-to-cup machine and got faultless espresso.

What have experts measured on the Moccamaster KM5?

  • Noise · lower is quieterCoffeeness measured 84.1 dB and Tom's Guide measured 82 dB.
  • Grind time · shorter is fasterHomes & Gardens timed 60 g in 24 seconds, and TechRadar reports about 25 seconds for 60 g.
  • A Scandinavian lab test of twelve electric grinders, reported by Stiftung Warentest, called it the loudest and heaviest at 4.5 kg, with a grind result narrowly ahead of the rest.

What are good alternatives to the Moccamaster KM5?

Cheaper

Baratza Encore

Coffeeness says a good drip grinder does not need to cost much and points to the Encore.

From €127 delivered to Germany

€127 at Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend →
Similar

Fellow Ode Gen 2

Coffeeness prefers its looks and auto-stop sensor, and neither grinder can do espresso.

From €263 delivered to Lithuania

€263 at Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend →

Questions

What is the Moccamaster KM5 good for?

It works well for AeroPress, Pour-over, Filter machine, French press and Cold brew. It is limited for Moka pot. It is not suited to Turkish and Espresso. The maker says espresso grinding is not possible, which rules out Turkish too. Moka is limited: only one reviewer relays a maker guide for it, and reviewers find the finest settings less effective and the coarsest less even.

How much does the Moccamaster KM5 cost delivered?

Cheapest delivered price: €315 to Lithuania, €315 to Latvia, €315 to Estonia, €306.89 to Poland, €269 to Finland, €289 to Germany, €299 to the Netherlands.

Is the Moccamaster KM5 a hand or electric grinder?

It is an electric grinder with 50 mm flat, steel burrs and stepless adjustment. Noise level 4 of 5 (loud): 84.1 dB, Coffeeness.

Is the Moccamaster KM5 a single-dose grinder?

No, it uses a hopper that holds beans.

Is the Moccamaster KM5 good for espresso?

No. We rate the Moccamaster KM5 as not suited to espresso. It suits AeroPress, Pour-over, Filter machine, French press and Cold brew better. Skip if: You brew espresso or Turkish coffee.

Is the Moccamaster KM5 good for pour over?

Yes. We rate the Moccamaster KM5 as a good fit for pour-over. Best for: Drip and pour-over brewers who grind a whole pot at once. coffeeness.de lists setting 3 to 6 for pour-over.

Which grind setting suits a Moccamaster brewer?

The maker gives setting 5 as the ECBC-approved start for its brewers, with a usable range of 4 to 6. Coffeeness relays a maker guide of 4 to 6 for drip machines and 3 to 6 for pour-over.

How long can the Moccamaster KM5 run at a time?

Tech Advisor says it can run for about a minute and then needs a 15-minute break. Reviewers time 60 g at about 24 to 30 seconds, so a litre-sized batch fits well inside one run.

Is the Moccamaster KM5 a single-dose or a hopper grinder?

It has a 250 g hopper and a 100 g glass catch jar. Coffeeness says it can be used hopper-fed or single-dose, and Tom's Guide suggests weighing the beans first because there is no timer.

Compare the Moccamaster KM5

Specs

ReleasedApril 2023 Moccamaster USA launch announcement (on sale worldwide from 6 April 2023)
TypeElectric
Burr50 mm flat, steel
Adjustmentstepless
NoiseLoud84.1 dB, Coffeeness

Measured by Coffeeness (Meter, distance and beans not stated). TechRadar printed a 78 to 112 dB range, too wide to use, and reviewers disagree on whether it is quiet. Not used: Tom's Guide 82 dB (Coffeeness, a preferred lab, measured it, so this reading is context only). Sources: Coffeeness (84.1 dB). How we rate noise

Spec sources: 1 2 3 4 5

Sources

This review draws on these sources.

  1. Moccamaster KM5 Burr Grinder, Moccamaster (maker)
  2. Technivorm Moccamaster KM5 Coffee Grinder review: precision and consistency, Tom's Guide, 2024-10-04 (expert)
  3. Moccamaster KM5 coffee grinder review: consistency is key, TechRadar, 2023-08-13 (expert)
  4. Moccamaster KM5 Burr Grinder: consistent, mindful grinding, Homes & Gardens, 2024-06-24 (expert)
  5. Moccamaster KM5 Burr Grinder Review: For a Better Cup Of Coffee, Tech Advisor, 2023-08-22 (expert)
  6. Technivorm Grinder Review: Is This the Best Grinder for Drip Coffee?, Coffeeness, 2026-01-15 (expert)
  7. Kaffeemühlen im Test: Präzision hat ihren Preis, Stiftung Warentest, 2024-11-25 (expert)
  8. Moccamaster KM5 im Test: Kaffeemühle aus der Kultfabrik, connect-living, 2024-03-07 (expert)
  9. Moccamaster KM5 Burr Grinder, Moccamaster USA (maker)