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Best Single Dose Coffee Grinder (2026): 8 Picks Compared

Muhammad Hilal

November 5, 2026

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The best single dose coffee grinder for most home espresso setups is the MiiCoffee DF64 II: 64mm flat burrs, a stepless dial and a blow-out funnel that MiiCoffee says leaves less than 0.1 gram behind. If you also brew pour-over, the Fellow Opus 2 covers espresso to cold brew for about half the price, and if you never make espresso, the Fellow Ode Gen 2 is the filter specialist.

How we compared: this guide is research-based. Every price, rating and specification comes from the live Amazon listings, checked on 18 October 2026, and the verdicts weigh those specifications against each other. We did not use these grinders ourselves. Prices change often; the live listing is the only accurate source.

A single dose grinder is built to grind exactly the beans you weigh out for one drink and leave almost nothing inside. Instead of a hopper full of beans going stale on the counter, you keep your coffee sealed, weigh 18 grams, grind, and the next shot starts clean. That makes it easy to switch between a dark espresso roast and a light filter coffee in the same morning, which is why single dosing has become the default upgrade for people who have outgrown the grinder built into their machine.

Quick picks

• Best overall: MiiCoffee DF64 II — 64mm flat burrs, stepless, $399.00
• Best all-rounder: Fellow Opus 2 — 48mm conical, stepless, 2-year warranty, $199.95
• Best value flat burr: MiiCoffee DF54 — 54mm flat burrs, $229.00
• Best for pour-over and drip: Fellow Ode Gen 2 — 64mm flat burrs, not for espresso, $399.95
• Premium pick: TIMEMORE Sculptor 064S — brushless motor, 800–1200 RPM, $599.00
• Best budget conical: Viesimple Gen 4 — 48mm conical, 4.5 stars, $169.99
• Best budget with a timer: AMZCHEF Single Dose — 75 settings, 5–60 s timer, $159.99
• Cheapest: SHARDOR cordless — USB-C, 80 settings, $99.99

Single dose coffee grinder comparison table

Which dosing cup fits your espresso machine?

Most single-dose grinders grind into a cup rather than straight into the portafilter, so the cup size matters only for a clean transfer. The DF54 and DF64 II ship with a 58mm dosing cup, the Opus 2 has an espresso catch cup that fits 54mm and 58mm portafilters, and the AMZCHEF includes funnel stands for 58mm and 51/54mm.

• 54mm (Breville): the Bambino Plus and the Barista range. Opus 2 or AMZCHEF dose directly; with a DF, use the cup and pour.
• 58mm (Gaggia, Rancilio): the Gaggia Classic. Every pick here works; the DF64 II and DF54 portafilter rest is sized for it.
• 51mm (De’Longhi Dedica): use the AMZCHEF’s 51/54mm funnel or any cup and a dosing funnel.

If you are still choosing the machine, see our best espresso machine under $500 hub and our espresso machines under $1000; machines with a grinder built in skip this whole step.

1. MiiCoffee DF64 II — best single dose coffee grinder overall

Spec line: 64mm stainless flat burrs (upgradable to SSP) · stepless dial · plasma ionizer · anti-popcorn disc · blow-out funnel · 58mm aluminum dosing cup · 110V · 15 lb · $399.00, sold and shipped by MiiCoffee US · 4.4 stars from 280 ratings · score 9.0

The DF64 II is the single dose espresso grinder most home buyers end up comparing everything else against. Its 64mm flat burrs are the size many specialty grinders use, the stepless dial lets you make the tiny changes espresso needs, and the ionizer around the chute cuts the static that makes grounds cling and spray. MiiCoffee’s own claim is “True Zero Retention <0.1 gram”, with a blow-out funnel to clear what is left. Version 2.6 on the listing adds a convex blocker so beans do not sit on the anti-popcorn disc.

The upgrade path is the reason to pay $170 more than for the DF54: the listing says the burrs can be swapped for SSP burrs, so you can change the grinder’s character later. The costs are a heavy 15-pound body, no numbered settings, and a listing that does not state the motor speed or the warranty term.

Best for: espresso owners who weigh every dose and switch beans often. Skip if: you want numbered settings and a stated warranty (Opus 2) or only brew filter coffee (Ode Gen 2).

Read our MiiCoffee DF64 II review · Check the DF64 II price on Amazon

2. Fellow Opus 2 — best all-rounder for espresso and filter

Spec line: 48mm conical burrs · stepless · near-zero retention · auto stop · two magnetic catch cups (one fits 54mm and 58mm portafilters) · grind guide under the lid · tool-free burr access · 2-year warranty · $199.95, sold by Fellow, ships from Amazon · 4.4 stars from 59 ratings · score 8.8

The Opus 2 is the pick for a kitchen where one person pulls espresso and another makes pour-over. Fellow moved from the original Opus’s 40mm burrs and 41 settings to 48mm conical burrs and a stepless adjustment, added an auto stop, and ships two catch cups, one of which drops grounds straight into a 54mm Breville or 58mm portafilter. Fellow’s retention claim is concrete: start with 22 grams and “nearly all 22 grams make it out”.

The caution is history. The Opus 2 had only 59 ratings on 18 October; the original Fellow Opus has 1,763 (3.8 stars) at the same $199.95, but showed “only 1 left in stock”. The listing does not give the load-bin capacity in grams.

Best for: mixed espresso and filter households; buyers who want a stated 2-year warranty under $200. Skip if: you want flat burrs for espresso (DF64 II or DF54).

Read our Fellow Opus 2 review · Check the Opus 2 price on Amazon

3. MiiCoffee DF54 — best value flat-burr pick

Spec line: 54mm stainless flat burrs · stepless dial · plasma ionizer · anti-popcorn disc · blow-out funnel · 58mm plastic dosing cup · aluminum body, 10 lb · $229.00, sold by MiiCoffee US, ships from Amazon · 3.8 stars from 677 ratings · score 8.7

The DF54 takes the DF64 II’s design, the stepless dial, ionizer, anti-popcorn disc and blow-out funnel, and brings it down to $229.00 with smaller 54mm burrs and a plastic dosing cup. It has the biggest review pool of the espresso-capable flat-burr grinders here, 677 ratings, and version 1.5 on the listing widens the anti-popcorn disc so the bellows stays put.

Its 3.8-star average is the main caution, the lowest of our main picks, so read the newest reviews before you order. A second DF54 listing, sold by DF64 Coffee, was $260.00 with 4.2 stars from 56 ratings; this section covers the MiiCoffee listing only.

Best for: first flat-burr grinder for espresso near $230. Skip if: you want the higher-rated build (DF64 II) or a warranty on the listing (Opus 2, Viesimple Gen 4).

Read our MiiCoffee DF54 review · Check the DF54 price on Amazon

4. Fellow Ode Gen 2 — best for pour-over and drip

Spec line: 64mm flat burrs, two-stage geometry · 31 settings for brewed coffee · 100 g single-dose load bin · anti-static, built-in knocker · auto stop · magnetic catch cup · 9.9 lb · 2-year warranty · $399.95, sold by Fellow, ships from Amazon · 3.9 stars from 716 ratings · score 8.6

The Ode Gen 2 is the only grinder here that refuses espresso on purpose: Fellow’s listing says it is “Designed specifically for brewed coffee. Not for espresso.” In exchange, all 31 settings are spaced across pour-over, drip, French press and cold brew, behind 64mm flat burrs. The 100 g load bin holds just the dose you are about to brew, and the grinder shuts itself off when it is done, so you can heat the water in your gooseneck kettle while it runs.

It has the largest review pool of the single-dose picks, 716 ratings, but a 3.9-star average is middling for $399.95, and the listing does not put a number on retention.

Best for: filter-only drinkers who want flat burrs. Skip if: anyone in the house makes espresso (Opus 2).

Read our Fellow Ode Gen 2 review · Check the Ode Gen 2 price on Amazon

5. TIMEMORE Sculptor 064S — premium pick

Spec line: patented flat burrs (diameter not stated on the listing) · stepless · brushless motor with PID control · adjustable 800–1200 RPM · rotary knocker · magnetic bean container and grounds barrel · 4.81 kg · $599.00, sold by TIMEMORE, ships from Amazon · 4.2 stars from 75 ratings · score 8.5

The Sculptor 064S is the grinder for someone who wants to tune more than the grind size. TIMEMORE lists a brushless motor with PID control that it says runs without shaking, and a speed you can set from 800 to 1200 RPM to change the grinding style for different roasts. A rotary knocker on the spout shakes out fines with a quick turn, and both the bean container and the grounds barrel locate magnetically.

The trade-offs: it costs $200 more than the DF64 II, the listing does not state the burr size, retention or warranty, and 75 ratings is a short record. TIMEMORE’s hand grinders have a strong following, including the TIMEMORE Chestnut C3S Pro we cover separately.

Best for: enthusiasts who want adjustable speed and a quiet brushless motor. Skip if: value matters more than features (DF64 II).

Read our TIMEMORE Sculptor 064S review · Check the Sculptor 064S price on Amazon

6. Viesimple Gen 4 — best budget conical pick

Spec line: 5-blade 48mm conical burr · aluminum body · sealed catch cup, magnetic dosing cup, blow-out funnel · anti-static coating · 100–240V · 3.4 lb · 2-year warranty · $169.99 (list $179.99), sold by VIESIMPLE, ships from Amazon, “only 18 left in stock” · 4.5 stars from 342 ratings · score 8.4

The Gen 4 has the best Amazon rating of our eight picks, 4.5 stars from 342 ratings, and a 48mm conical burr, the same size Fellow chose for the Opus 2, for $30 less. The sealed lid on the catch cup stops grounds flying, a blow-out funnel clears the chute, and Viesimple states a 2-year warranty on the listing.

What it does not tell you is the number of grind settings or whether the adjustment is stepped. Its noise (under 50 dB), lifespan and residue figures are the maker’s own claims, and stock was low on 18 October.

Best for: budget espresso buyers who want a well-rated conical single-dose grinder. Skip if: you want a big brand’s support (Opus 2) or flat burrs (DF54).

Read our Viesimple Gen 4 review · Check the Viesimple Gen 4 price on Amazon

7. AMZCHEF Single Dose — best budget pick with a timer

Spec line: 40mm six-star forged conical burr · 75 settings · 5–60 second timer · retention “as low as 0.1 to 0.2g” (maker’s claim) · magnetic outlet and knock tool · DC motor, metal gearbox · 58mm and 51/54mm funnel stands · LED over the dosing area · $159.99, sold by AMZCHEF USA, ships from Amazon · 4.1 stars from 532 ratings · score 8.3

The AMZCHEF is the easiest grinder here for a beginner to repeat. Numbered settings (75 of them) and a timer you set from 5 to 60 seconds mean “setting 12, 14 seconds” gives the same dose tomorrow, without the note-taking a stepless dial needs. It also includes funnel stands for 58mm and 51/54mm portafilters, so Breville, Gaggia and De’Longhi owners are all covered.

The compromises are a body listed as plastic, the smallest burr set among the main picks (40mm) and no warranty term on the listing.

Best for: beginners who want repeatable espresso on a budget. Skip if: you want metal and flat burrs (DF54).

Read our AMZCHEF single dose grinder review · Check the AMZCHEF price on Amazon

8. SHARDOR cordless — cheapest single-dose grinder

Spec line: conical burr (size not stated) · 60 g max · 80 settings (espresso about 1–20, pour-over 40–60) · cordless 20W DC motor, 1800mAh battery, USB-C · auto stop · 56 dB · 3.9 x 2.3 x 7 in body · $99.99, sold by ShardorDirect, ships from Amazon · 3.8 stars from 89 ratings · score 8.0

The SHARDOR is a small cordless grinder that charges over USB-C, holds up to 60 g, grinds the dose and stops. Its 80-step ring comes with a published map, about 1–20 for espresso and 40–60 for pour-over, and the body is small enough to live in a drawer or a travel bag.

SHARDOR is honest that it is “Not a corded counter grinder”: a 20W battery motor will be slower than everything above it, especially at espresso fineness. Treat it as a pour-over, AeroPress and travel grinder, or a cheap way to find out whether single dosing suits you.

Best for: budget filter brewing and travel. Skip if: you pull espresso every day (Viesimple Gen 4 or AMZCHEF).

Read our SHARDOR cordless grinder review · Check the SHARDOR price on Amazon

Other grinders worth a look

• MiiCoffee DF83 Gen 2 — 83mm red titanium flat burrs, low retention under 0.1 g; $499.00, 4.2 stars from 50 ratings. A step up from the DF64 II if you want bigger burrs.
• HiBREW G5 — 48mm conical, 36 settings, 50 g bean container, two speeds; $166.17, 4.5 stars from 91 ratings, sold by a third party (Bluven) with “only 7 left”.
• MOKKOM 64mm — a hopper grinder that also ships with a single-dose bellows hopper; 100 settings, 0.1 s timer; $179.99, 4.5 stars from 331 ratings.
• SHARDOR 64mm flat burr — hopper grinder, 100 settings; $149.98 (list $169.99), 4.4 stars from 425 ratings; SHARDOR sells its single-dose hopper separately.

Prefer a hopper and a timer over weighing every dose? Our OXO Brew conical burr grinder review covers a classic 12 oz hopper grinder for drip coffee.

The trade-off none of them escapes

A single dose grinder removes the hopper, and with it the convenience. Every one of these grinders asks you to weigh beans before you grind, because the dose that goes in is the dose that comes out. That is the point, fresher beans, clean bean changes and repeatable shots, but it adds a scale and a few seconds to every cup. If you want to press one button and walk away with a latte, a grinder is the wrong upgrade: look at our automatic espresso machine with grinder picks instead.

What a single dose coffee grinder setup really costs

Add these to the grinder price before you compare:

• A scale reading to 0.1 g, because single dosing starts with weighing. Our best coffee scale picks start under $20.
• Sealed bean storage, since beans now live outside the grinder.
• A bellows or blow-out tool — included with the DF54, DF64 II and DF83; the AMZCHEF includes a knock tool.
• For espresso: a tamper sized to your basket, and optionally a puck screen. Our espresso accessories guide covers the rest.

So a $229 DF54 is closer to $260–$280 once you add a basic scale, and a $599 Sculptor setup can pass $650.

How to choose a single dose coffee grinder

Flat or conical burrs

Flat burrs (DF54, DF64 II, Ode Gen 2, Sculptor) are what most single-dose enthusiasts pick for espresso and light-roast filter coffee. Conical burrs (Opus 2, Viesimple, AMZCHEF, SHARDOR) are cheaper to build into a compact grinder and are popular for espresso and darker roasts. Neither is wrong; decide by budget and what you brew.

Burr size

Bigger burrs generally grind faster. Here the range runs from 40mm (AMZCHEF) to 64mm (DF64 II, Ode Gen 2) and 83mm on the DF83 alternative. Listings that do not state a size are marked in the table.

Stepless or stepped

Stepless dials (DF54, DF64 II, Opus 2, Sculptor) allow the smallest changes, which helps espresso, but you have to note your settings. Numbered settings (AMZCHEF 75, SHARDOR 80, Ode Gen 2 31) are easier to return to.

Espresso, filter or both

The Ode Gen 2 is filter only. The SHARDOR is best kept to filter. Everything else claims the full range from espresso to cold brew.

Lever espresso is the least forgiving of grind: if you are pairing a grinder with a Flair press or a La Pavoni, see which of these machines need an espresso-capable grinder in our best manual lever espresso machine guide.

Retention claims

MiiCoffee claims under 0.1 g, AMZCHEF 0.1–0.2 g, and Fellow says 22 g in gives nearly 22 g out on the Opus 2. These are makers’ claims, not independent measurements; all three rely on you using the bellows, funnel or knocker.

Warranty and seller

Only the two Fellows and the Viesimple state a warranty term (2 years) on Amazon. For the others, check the seller’s terms before you buy, and keep the order details.

Which single dose coffee grinder should you buy?

• Espresso first, budget around $400: MiiCoffee DF64 II.
• Espresso and pour-over, around $200: Fellow Opus 2.
• Flat burrs for espresso, around $230: MiiCoffee DF54.
• Filter coffee only: Fellow Ode Gen 2.
• Adjustable speed, money no object: TIMEMORE Sculptor 064S.
• Under $170 for espresso: Viesimple Gen 4 or AMZCHEF (pick the AMZCHEF for numbered settings and a timer).
• Under $100, travel or filter: SHARDOR cordless.

Once it arrives, the coffee ratio calculator gives a starting dose and yield for espresso and filter.

Prefer to grind by hand? Our manual coffee grinder guide covers six hand grinders from $55 to $267 — no motor, and the 1Zpresso J-Ultra is built for espresso.

Black Friday Deal Watch (27–30 November 2026)

Prices for the top picks on 18 October 2026, so you can judge any Black Friday or Cyber Monday offer against a real number:

• MiiCoffee DF64 II: $399.00, sold and shipped by MiiCoffee US, in stock.
• Fellow Opus 2: $199.95, sold by Fellow, in stock.
• MiiCoffee DF54: $229.00, sold by MiiCoffee US.
• Viesimple Gen 4: $169.99 (list $179.99), “only 18 left in stock”.

Only the Viesimple was below its list price on 18 October. We will re-check these prices around 20 November.

Single dose coffee grinder FAQ

What is a single dose coffee grinder?

A grinder designed to grind only the beans you load for one brew and keep almost none inside. You weigh each dose, grind it, and store the rest of your beans sealed, instead of keeping them in a hopper.

Are single dose grinders better than hopper grinders?

They are better if you switch beans often, weigh your doses or want the freshest beans, because little old coffee carries into the next cup. A hopper grinder is better if you want to press a button without weighing anything.

Is single dosing worth it?

For espresso, where dose and freshness affect every shot, most enthusiasts think so. For one daily pot of drip coffee from the same bag, a hopper grinder is simpler.

Can you use a single dose grinder for pour-over?

Yes. Every pick here grinds for pour-over, and the Fellow Ode Gen 2 is built only for brewed coffee.

What is the best single dose coffee grinder under $200?

The Fellow Opus 2 at $199.95 for espresso and filter, the Viesimple Gen 4 at $169.99 for the best rating, or the AMZCHEF at $159.99 for numbered settings and a timer (18 October prices).

How do you use a single dose coffee grinder?

Weigh the beans on a 0.1 g scale, pour them into the load bin, grind, then use the bellows, blow-out funnel or knocker to clear the chute. Weigh the grounds once in a while to check how much the grinder holds back.

Do I need a scale with a single dose grinder?

Yes, in practice. The grinder grinds what you give it, so the scale is what makes your dose repeatable.

Final verdict

For most people the best single dose coffee grinder is the MiiCoffee DF64 II: 64mm flat burrs, a stepless dial and near-zero retention for $399.00. Spend about half that on the Fellow Opus 2 if you brew both espresso and filter, or choose the Fellow Ode Gen 2 if you never pull a shot. On a tighter budget, the DF54, Viesimple Gen 4 and AMZCHEF all single dose for $160–$230.

How we compared

We searched Amazon for single-dose grinders on 18 October 2026, opened every candidate’s listing, and kept only grinders with a named brand, a visible price and at least 50 ratings. Specifications come from the listings’ bullets and detail tables, with the maker’s claims quoted as claims; where a listing does not state a figure, we say so. Colour twins and second listings of the same model were left out or named as alternatives. Scores weigh grind quality, retention, espresso range, ease of use, build and value. This is research-based: we did not use these grinders ourselves. SoftPickr earns a commission on qualifying Amazon purchases through these links, at no extra cost to you.