Product Review · Coffee & Espresso Grinders · #2 Ranked
OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder
40mm conical burr grinder for drip and French press · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 24 2026
Why it scored a 81
The OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder is the volume leader here, with 23,378 ratings at 4.3 stars, and at $98.99 (down from $109.99) it earns value at 90, tied for best in the category. Reliability scores 84 because that review base is huge and complaints stay in line with the price. OXO's 2-year warranty scores 66. Features trail at 74: you get 40mm stainless conical burrs, 15 main settings and a timer dial that remembers your last setting, but no digital timer, no portafilter holder and a fine end that is not precise enough for unpressurized espresso baskets.
What you're getting
- 40mm stainless steel conical burrs
- 15 grind settings plus 43 micro-adjustments
- One-touch start remembers the last setting
- 12-oz removable bean hopper with UV-blocking tint
- Timer dial for grind duration
- 4.5 lb, silver finish
- 2-year warranty on manufacturing defects
- Limitation: not precise enough for unpressurized espresso
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- 40mm conical burrs
- 15 settings, 12-oz hopper
- $98.99, 2-year warranty
- Price$98.99
- Tier40mm conical burr grinder for drip and French press
- Category rank#2 of 10
Should you buy the OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder?
The OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder is for a drip, pour-over or French press drinker who wants a real burr grinder without paying for espresso features. At $98.99 it ranks #2 of 10 in our Coffee & Espresso Grinders category. The Capresso Infinity Plus costs about the same at $98.00 but scores lower on features and warranty. If you want espresso from the same grinder, the Breville Smart Grinder Pro is $199.95.
Where it earns its score
- Proven at scale. 23,378 ratings at 4.3 stars is the largest review base in this group by a wide margin.
- Burr grinder for under $100. At $98.99 it gets 40mm stainless conical burrs, the same burr diameter as the $149.95 Baratza Encore.
- Set once, press once. The grinder remembers your last setting, so a daily pot is one push of a button.
- Two-year coverage. OXO covers defects in materials and workmanship for 2 years from the date of purchase.
What to know first
- Warranty is the lowest factor at 66. Two years is middle of the pack on our scale, though it still doubles the 1 year that Baratza and Capresso offer.
- No real espresso. The finest settings will not choke a shot in an unpressurized basket; the Baratza Encore ESP is built for that.
- Static happens. Expect some grounds to cling to the plastic grounds container, especially in dry winter air.
Our verdict
The OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder scores 81, a Good Buy that ranks #2 in our Coffee & Espresso Grinders category, driven by Value (90), Satisfaction (86) and Reliability (84). Buy it for drip, pour-over or French press. If you want one grinder for espresso too, spend $100.96 more on the Breville Smart Grinder Pro (85).
Breville Smart Grinder Pro
Questions buyers ask
Can the OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder make espresso?
It has a fine end, but it is best for drip, pour-over and French press. For unpressurized espresso baskets, the Baratza Encore ESP is a better fit.
How long is the OXO coffee grinder warranty?
OXO's manual lists 2 years from purchase for manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship.
How much does the OXO burr grinder hopper hold?
The removable, UV-tinted hopper holds up to 12 oz of whole beans.
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OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder · ViperScore 81 · Good Buy · $98.99
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