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Coffee grinders under £300

Six current grinder records below £300, separated by espresso capability, filter focus, adjustment and dosing workflow.

For buyers choosing a first serious electric grinder without assuming every sub-£300 model suits espresso.
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Inclusion rules

Why these records appear

  1. 01A current UK electric-grinder record with a recorded item price below £300
  2. 02The supported brew range must be stated from model-specific evidence
  3. 03Espresso capability cannot be inferred from price or marketing language alone

Ordering: Lowest recorded item price first, with brew-range limitations shown beside every candidate.

Current database candidates

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01
Grinders · record 91% complete

Wilfa Zense Coffee Grinder

A current flat-burr grinder with 30 settings, automatic stop and direct grinding into compatible filter holders.

Why it qualifiesA £159 current flat-burr route focused on filter, pour-over, AeroPress and cafetière rather than fine espresso.
Recorded from£159
BurrsFlat stainless-steel burrs
Grind settings30 settings
Primary brew rangeAeroPress, pour-over, filter coffee and French press
Trade-offWilfa UK describes an espresso setting, but the manufacturer's support comparison says Zense does not grind as fine as the espresso-focused Uniform Evo. Treat it primarily as a filter grinder until independent espresso-range and grind-uniformity tests are complete. Published dimensions also differ between Wilfa UK and Origin, so this record uses Wilfa UK's exact product-page dimensions.
Verified delivered price£159Wilfa UK · checked 22 Jul 2026Why this route: Lowest current model-verified delivered price, with 100/100 offer confidence. Affiliate status is not used in this choice.
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02
Grinders · record 94% complete

Baratza Encore ESP

A compact conical-burr grinder with separate high-resolution ranges for espresso and filter coffee.

Why it qualifiesA £159.95 conical-burr route with twenty dedicated espresso steps and twenty coarser brew steps.
Recorded from£159.95
BurrsM2 conical steel burrs
Grind settings40 settings
Claimed grind range1–20 espresso · 21–40 filter to cold brew
Trade-offDosing is manual rather than weight-based or timed, and grind quality, retention and noise still need independent testing.
Verified delivered price£159.95Clumsy Goat · checked 22 Jul 2026Why this route: Lowest current model-verified delivered price, with 100/100 offer confidence. Affiliate status is not used in this choice.
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03
Grinders · record 87% complete

Fellow Opus

A compact single-dose conical-burr grinder with an espresso-to-cold-brew range and 41-plus adjustments.

Why it qualifiesA £189 single-dose route with inner micro-adjustment and a published espresso-to-cold-brew range.
Recorded from£189
BurrsC6-40 six-blade stainless-steel conical burrs
Adjustment41 outer settings plus hidden inner micro-adjustment and calibration ring
Claimed grind rangeEspresso, AeroPress, pour-over, filter, French press and cold brew
Trade-offThis is the original Opus, not the newly announced Opus 2 with 48mm burrs and a stepless side dial. UK Opus 2 availability is still inconsistent, so compare the exact name and burr specification before buying. The original’s hidden inner ring improves espresso granularity but makes adjustments less intuitive than a single external dial. Anti-static performance needs chute cleaning, and Fellow’s low-retention and grind-quality language remains unverified by Home Coffee Index testing. The recorded retailer warranty is 12 months, and delivery cost must be confirmed at checkout.
Verified delivered price£195Healf · checked 23 Jul 2026Why this route: Lowest current model-verified delivered price, with 90/100 offer confidence. Affiliate status is not used in this choice.
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04
Grinders · record 72% complete

Sage Smart Grinder Pro

A programmable conical-burr grinder with 60 settings and timed dosing.

Why it qualifiesA £189.95 hopper-based route with sixty settings, timed dosing and portafilter cradles.
Recorded from£189.95
BurrsStainless-steel conical burrs
Grind settings60 settings
Trade-offIts broad claimed range does not prove that every espresso machine will be easy to dial in; independent retention, noise and grind-distribution tests are still needed.
Verified delivered price£189.95John Lewis · checked 22 Jul 2026Why this route: Lowest current model-verified delivered price, with 90/100 offer confidence. Affiliate status is not used in this choice.
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05
Grinders · record 90% complete

DF Grinders DF54 V4

A compact single-dose grinder with 54mm flat burrs, stepless adjustment and an espresso-to-filter range.

Why it qualifiesA £239 single-dose flat-burr espresso route with bellows and low-retention positioning.
Recorded from£239
BurrsCustom flat stainless-steel burrs
AdjustmentStepless micrometric
Claimed grind rangeEspresso, pour-over, AeroPress and French press
Trade-offDF54 is a white-label platform sold under names including Solo, Turin, MiiCoffee and G-Iota; confirm the V4 hardware, UK plug, seller and warranty rather than assuming every DF54 listing is equivalent. Manufacturer and retailer dimensions differ slightly, and the sub-0.1g retention figure is a seller or manufacturer claim—not a Home Coffee Index measurement. Stepless adjustment favours espresso precision but does not provide repeatable numbered clicks. Independent grind distribution, retention, static, noise, speed and durability testing is pending, so no quality ranking is published.
Verified delivered price£239Earl Coffee · checked 23 Jul 2026Why this route: Lowest current model-verified delivered price, with 100/100 offer confidence. Affiliate status is not used in this choice.
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Grinders · record 86% complete

Wilfa Uniform Evo

A precise flat-burr grinder for filter through to fine espresso settings.

Why it qualifiesA £285 flat-burr route focused on filter with a manufacturer-noted fine setting, but not treated as a proven espresso specialist.
Recorded from£285
BurrsStainless-steel flat burrs
Adjustment41 settings + 10 micro adjustments
Claimed grind rangeTurkish to French press
Trade-offIts premium price is difficult to justify if you only make occasional cafetière coffee.
Verified delivered price£285Clumsy Goat · checked 22 Jul 2026Why this route: Lowest current model-verified delivered price, with 100/100 offer confidence. Affiliate status is not used in this choice.
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What this shortlist cannot claim yet

It cannot say which machine makes the best coffee, lasts longest or is easiest to live with until comparable independent tests exist. Published dimensions and features remain manufacturer claims unless the record labels them verified.

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Common questions

Before you use this shortlist

How were the products in “Coffee grinders under £300” selected?

Every candidate must meet the published rules: A current UK electric-grinder record with a recorded item price below £300; The supported brew range must be stated from model-specific evidence; Espresso capability cannot be inferred from price or marketing language alone. Affiliate availability is not an inclusion rule.

Is the first product the best one?

No. This is a transparent database shortlist, not a tested quality ranking. The declared ordering rule is: Lowest recorded item price first, with brew-range limitations shown beside every candidate.

Are the prices live?

Prices are dated UK observations rather than a guaranteed checkout quote. This shortlist was reviewed on 2026-07-24; delivery, stock, colour and promotions can change.

Does Home Coffee Index independently test every machine?

Not yet. Independent CoffeeScore results are published only after comparable testing. Manufacturer dimensions and features remain labelled as claims unless independently verified.