Baratza Maestro G285

Pros: Good, uniform grind; short clean path; great value.

Cons: Noisy, slow at the finer settings, not really suitable for espresso.

The Bottom Line: Has to be a value leader, if not THE value leader, in non-espresso grinders.

Review: The Solis / Baratza Maestro grinder has gone through several variations with no name change.  In the latest incarnation, Baratza has increased the number of adjustment steps to 40, replaced the original motor with a more powerful DC motor, and ...

Pros: Efficient Easy to use Priced right Grinds for Espresso or Drip Brew

Cons: Noisey

The Bottom Line: This Conical Burr Grinder has no equal at this price. Buy it!

Review: Solis Maestro Conical Burr Grinder I have made the progression from a "whirly" grinder, to a German burr hand grinder, to the conical burr Solis Maestro. I also have tested the Black and Decker Burr Mill, and the GE Burr Mill 169132. While the ...

Pros: grinds coffee?

Cons: doesn't work well

Review: I bought this to grind beans. This grinder has been very noisy, slow. Manual says do not run more than 1 minute to prevent overheating. It is not sturdy/heavy. You have to hold it down yourself, because its so small. (14x5") Inadequate one page manual ...