Compare Grinders


	Kingrinder	Kingrinder
MSRP
MSRP	$79	$119
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Manual	Manual
Activation
Activation	Hand Crank	Hand Crank
Grind Method
Grind Method	Conical Burr	Conical Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	48 mm	48 mm
Adjustment
Adjustment	Stepped	Stepped
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale	18 micron	16 micron
Dosing Method
Dosing Method	Manual	Manual
Dosing Type
Dosing Type	Single Dose	Single Dose
Retention
Retention	< .2 g	< .2 g
Grind Range
Grind Range	Full - Pour Over to Espresso	Espresso
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	60	60
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	rpm	rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	No	No
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	No
Weight
Weight	0.5 kg	0.7 kg
Material
Material	Aluminum	Aluminum
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Threaded Catch Cup	Threaded Catch Cup

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Both grinders are from the Kingrinder brand, catering to beginner users in the manual espresso grinder market. The Kingrinder K4 is priced at $119, while the Kingrinder K2 is more budget-friendly at $79. Despite their differences in price, both models offer a straightforward operation that is suitable for novices.

Brewing Comparison

Both the Kingrinder K4 and K2 employ a conical burr grinding method for consistent grinds. They feature a stepped adjustment mechanism, allowing users to make precise changes to grind size; however, the K4 has a finer adjustment scale of 16 microns compared to 18 microns for the K2. Each grinder uses a single dose hopper type with a manual dosing method, minimizing retention to less than 0.2 grams, which aids in retaining the freshness of coffee grounds.

Features Comparison

In terms of key features, neither grinder includes adjustable RPM or swappable burrs, making them less versatile in these respects. However, both models have a grind range suitable for espresso, with the K2 also accommodating pour-over methods. They both include a threaded catch cup for easy dosing, emphasizing their user-friendly design aimed at beginners.

Note: Espresso Setup Chris is expirementing with generated summaries for dynamic pages (we have 10,000+ so I can't write for all of them!) If you found this useful, or awful, please shoot me an email with feedback Chris@EspressoSetupBuilder.com. May your shots be perfectly extracted and milk frothy.

Want another coffee?

Take the Quiz

Start Now

For Personalized Recommendations

Discover Machines

Including Breville, Profitec, & Lelit

Discover Grinders

Including Eureka, Baratza, & Niche