On March 17, 2018, an article was published in Reuter and, it was mindboggling. I couldn't stop myself from thoroughly going through the article. Yes, it was about Americans and Coffee.
Let's have a look at some of the important statistics before we start our discussion on the best quiet coffee grinders:
- 64 percent of the American aged 18 and above have confirmed that they had at least one cup of coffee the previous day.
- The National Coffee Association (NCA) have done the survey and, the number of participants was 3000.
- As per the survey, coffee, tea, and bottled water have been major growth categories in recent years.
- In Brazil, pods and roast coffee are the growing markets.
- 79 percents of those surveyed confirmed that they had a cup of coffee at home.
- 36 percent confirmed that they had coffee at cafes or out-of-home locations.
So, most of the Americans prefer to have a cup of coffee at home. Well, that's what the survey says.
BUT...
Can we compromise with the coffee grinder sound?
Frankly speaking, I can't and, will NEVER.
Best Quiet Coffee Grinders
I am a hardcore coffee lover from my school days and, I prefer fresh grind coffee every day to get the most out of the flavor.
For me, a cup of coffee is as important as yoga. Though sometimes, I do replace the coffee with green tea.
I love the aroma of the coffee and, having it spread across my kitchen and room gives me goosebumps.
I love to grind coffee myself, but grinding coffee beans on a daily basis is something I really hate to do.
Literally, I hate the coffee grinder noise early morning.
To get rid of it, I started grinding the coffee beans twice a week, but still, I wasn't happy. In short, I was looking for some solution to the grinding noise.
I don't have any problem with my coffee grinder except the irritating noise that it make every time, I start grinding the coffee beans.
Sometimes due to workload, I may not have a sound sleep and, hearing the grinding sound the next morning used to make me irascible.
So, I started looking for a permanent solution and, the best way to do so was to replace my current grinder with a quiet grinder. It was just a dig of few dollars on my pocket but, the problem was something else.
How quiet are the coffee grinders?
Today if we have any problem the first thing that we do is to GOOGLE the solution and, I wasn't an exception.
I did some online research, contact my friends and colleagues for the reference and. also had the demo of some brands in this category.
Now, I had loads and loads of option to choose from and, again there was a high probability that I may end up choosing a wrong product.
So, I narrowed down the options to FIVE and, I will be reviewing those five quiet grinders in this product review post.
By the way, I am a soundproof consultant and, carries a decade of experience.
Before I introduce you to the TOP 5 QUIET COFFEE GRINDERS, allow me to share with you a secret.
If you are tight on budget and, you aren't in a position to buy a high-end grinder, then there is a piece of good news for you.
All these grinders are budget-friendly and, are value for money products.
Don't worry about the budget.
As a BONUS point, we will also share the things that you should know as well as look for in a coffee grinder.
Let's Begin...
- Porlex Mini Stainless Steel Coffee Grinder
- Breville - The Smart Grinder Pro Coffee Bean Grinder (Highly Recommended)
- Baratza Virtuoso Conical Burr Coffee Grinder (Smart Buy)
- Capresso 560.01 Infinity Conical Burr
- Hario CMHN-4 "Canister" Ceramic Coffee Mill Manual Grinder (Budget)
To know the current price, you can click on the aforementioned links. Moving further, we will be reviewing the product in details.
For a query or feedback, you can contact us through email or comment section.
All these products are either tested by our soundproofing team or we have received positive feedback from our clientele.
Quiet Coffee Grinders Review
Before we start an in-depth discussion on the coffee grinders, I request you to have a quick look at the types of grinders available in the market. It will really help you to understand your requirement and also, it will make lots of your doubt clear related to the coffee grinders.
So, without wasting any time, let's start.
The grinders can be divided into 3 categories:
- Manual Grinders
- Burr Grinders
- Blade Grinders
Every category has its own Pros and Cons and, if you are a smart buyer, then you will evaluate them as per your requirement and, then ONLY you will click the buy button.
Manual grinders are the quietest among the three and, you can definitely go for it in case, you have a good amount of free time that you spend on grinding the coffee beans.
Unfortunately, this method doesn't give the smooth as well as uniform grinding.
However, if you can compromise on few parameters, then definitely, you can pick a quiet manual grinder. The good news is that these grinders are highly cost-effective and budget friendly.
The Burr grinders can be further divided into two types:
- Disc/Wheel Burr Grinders
- Conical Burr Grinders
The level of noise that these grinders produce can be considered as an important differentiator factor.
The burr grinders are the traditional ones that crush the beans between two abrasive surfaces known as burrs.
The Disc burr grinders are less expensive as compared to the Conical ones, but at the same time, they are a bit louder.
I generally suggest my clientele to buy the conical burr grinder because they are slower and quieter. Again, if loudness is not a problem for you, then you can definitely opt for the disc burr grinders.
Blade grinders are the most expensive ones. They are made up of simple beans that slice the coffee beans in order to grind them.
However, the downside is that the blades may get heat up when used for a long time. The result can be the burnt taste in the cup.
Quiet Coffee Grinder: What to expect from an ideal one?
First and foremost, the grinder should be quiet and, it shouldn't disturb the silent ambiance of the apartment. If you are satisfied with the quietness quotient of the coffee grinder, then you can look for other parameters that can help you to do a comparative study of numerous brands available in the market.
In the end, all you need is a cup of coffee prepared from freshly ground coffee beans. However, the quality of the beans varies depending upon the type of grinder that you are using.
- Powerful and quiet operation
- Smooth and even grinding
- User-friendly and sturdy construction
- Multiple grind settings and adjustments
- Doesn't overheat and easy to clean
- Durable and affordable price
1. Porlex Mini Stainless Steel Coffee Grinder
The Porlex Mini is a manual coffee grinder that has a stainless steel body and, is light, sturdy, and durable.
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You can expect a range of grinds from french press to a fine powder.
The ceramic conical burrs have a capacity to grind at maximum 20 grams in one go.
It stands tall at 130mm and, does the job perfectly when it comes to grinding the beans evenly and consistently.
It weighs only 8 ounces and, it adds to the portability quotient.
If we talk about one of the important parameters that largely impact the buying decision is the price. Well, it costs a bit higher as compared to the blade grinder, but at the same time, it is much more affordable as compared to the burr grinders.
Definitely, the operation will have unmatched quietness, but the downside is that you will have to put loads and loads manual effort for the best outcome.
If you have an excess of time that you can spend on the beans grinding, then nothing can be better than using this manual grinder.
The fineness of the coffee beans is directly proportional to the manual force that you are applying while grinding the beans.
On the other hand, the French press grind can be achieved in a minute while the fine espresso grind may take a couple of minutes.
If the quantity to be ground is huge, then you may need to look for labor and, definitely, I don't encourage such practice.
Well, let me know your take away from the Porlex quiet grinder review.
2. Breville - The Smart Grinder Pro Coffee Bean Grinder
The Breville is a well-known name in the household appliances domain, especially in the grinder category. This is perhaps the quietest among the Breville grinder collections.
The design is very unique and, it has an important role to play.
The body of the Breville grinder is made up of stainless steel and, it consists of conical burrs.
The conical burrs are designed uniquely to minimize the heat produced in the operation.
It has 60 different settings and, I personally use this grinder so, I can assure you that almost all the settings perform the grinding process very quietly and, I can proudly say that this grinder has scored very high on all the parameters on which I have tested it.
A highly recommended product. Value for money, indeed.
You can adjust the grinding time with an increment scale of 0.2 seconds using the precision electronic timer.
Well, the capacity of this grinding machine is good. A mid-size family can easily grind the coffee beans up to 18 ounces.
The cleaning of the machine is easy and, it takes just a few minutes to remove the parts of the product and, clean each part separately.
Some of my clients have highlighted that the dark bean oil residue is difficult to clean.
It also comes with the locking system which is of great help in easy removal, storage, and transfer of the bean hopper.
The LCD screen adds to the user-friendly attributes of this machine. The screen depicts three readings, that is, grind time, shots, and grind size.
There is a uniformity in the texture and flavor of the coffee and, I personally love the taste of the coffee beans ground by this machine. I have been using this grinder from a long time now and, I can assure you that it has low maintenance.
Maybe in the future, I will have one.
Anyways, you can compare the quality of the coffee with Starbucks. Most of you, may not take my statement seriously, until and unless you will try yourself.
When I consider the quality of the coffee, dynamic features, and a lot many, I don't feel the company is charging a lot.
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The body of the Breville grinder is made up of stainless steel and, it consists of conical burrs.
The conical burrs are designed uniquely to minimize the heat produced in the operation.
It has 60 different settings and, I personally use this grinder so, I can assure you that almost all the settings perform the grinding process very quietly and, I can proudly say that this grinder has scored very high on all the parameters on which I have tested it.
A highly recommended product. Value for money, indeed.
You can adjust the grinding time with an increment scale of 0.2 seconds using the precision electronic timer.
Well, the capacity of this grinding machine is good. A mid-size family can easily grind the coffee beans up to 18 ounces.
The cleaning of the machine is easy and, it takes just a few minutes to remove the parts of the product and, clean each part separately.
Some of my clients have highlighted that the dark bean oil residue is difficult to clean.
It also comes with the locking system which is of great help in easy removal, storage, and transfer of the bean hopper.
The LCD screen adds to the user-friendly attributes of this machine. The screen depicts three readings, that is, grind time, shots, and grind size.
There is a uniformity in the texture and flavor of the coffee and, I personally love the taste of the coffee beans ground by this machine. I have been using this grinder from a long time now and, I can assure you that it has low maintenance.
3. Baratza Virtuoso Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
The Baratza coffee grinder will be a smart buy for you but, it's pricey. Though I don't have one still I have tasted the coffee at my friend's house.Maybe in the future, I will have one.
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When I consider the quality of the coffee, dynamic features, and a lot many, I don't feel the company is charging a lot.
In short, it's a high-end product for commercial use.
Well, I literally love the grinder's design, a sculptured metal top and base gives this grinder an elegant look which will definitely sync with your kitchen decors.
It comes with 40 settings and, the Virtuoso claims to grind at twice the speed of other grinders in the same category.
Wait, we have some bonus tips for you :)
This grinder gives you an opportunity to explore the extensive list range of brew methods using an advanced burr set.
The grinding is very powerful, quiet, accurate, and uniform. The product comes with a 40mm conical burrs and, you can expect high-level of fineness in the coffee beans.
The built-in motor plays a crucial role as it remains cool and prevents the grind from getting burnt. You will not find any change in the taste even though you run the grinder for a long period of time.
Though most of the users have talked positively about this product still a few opened up and, they highlighted the issues such as durability and, difficulty in cleaning the machine.
If we talk about the positive aspects, then it's countless. Allow me to highlight a few of them related to the quality of grinding and so on.
The best thing that you can expect is that the consistency and quietness will not go away with time. It will be the same even after months and years and, I can assure you for that.
You can expect a consistent speed and performance from the motor. The motor is very powerful and, it does its job fast.
Last but not least, I am obsessed with design and, I can assure you that design will definitely add value to kitchen interiors.
4. Capresso 560.01 Infinity Conical Burr
I hope you would have definitely enjoyed to the core talking about some high-end quiet coffee grinders, but at the same time, reviewing only high-end product can't be the best way to write a product review post, isn't it?
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It's really easy to correlate with the high-end products but finding a budget-friendly product with great features is really a tough task, isn't it?
Well, we have done the hard work for you and, after doing loads of research and testing, we have narrowed down on two products that we are gonna discuss now.
Capresso 560.01 Infinity Conical Burr grab our eyeballs because of the excellent features at very low price. If you are a coffee lover and, you are tight on budget, then this grinder can be a great option for you.
You can expect grinds from Turkish fine to French press and, it comes with a total of 16 different settings.
The coffee bean container is more than enough for a mid-size coffee lover family. The coffee beans container holds up to 8 ounces and, you can expect 4 ounces at one go from the grounds holder.
The grinder's weight may offend some of you, but I think a heavy grinder is more stable and, chances of getting it damaged is less as compared to the ones that are lightweight. You may disagree and, its completely alright.
I will rate it at par with other grinders in the same category on the parameters such as durability, easy to use, grinder performance, and quietness quotient.
If you are skeptical about the aroma and flavor of the grind, then let me tell you a secret. Well, I hope you would have guessed it correctly.
The heat generated in the grinding process is controlled by the gear reduction motor and thus, prevents the beans from getting overheated and, losing the freshness and flavor.
If you are looking for a simple yet efficient grinder that is really easy to maintain, then this is a grinder for you.
The grind is perfect with medium roast beans, and you can expect higher retention with others.
On the downside, the motor is not as fast as the high-end grinders discuss earlier and, at times, you may need to wait for sometime. If you are the one who loves quick grinding, then this may not be the perfect match for you.
Even during the adjusting of the different grind settings, you may find it slow.
I would love to end with some of the positive features which include but not limited to consistent grinding, reduced heat, easy to pour container, easy to clean, and low maintenance.
5. Hario CMHN-4 "Canister" Ceramic Coffee Mill Manual Grinder
This classic manual grinder by Hario is very popular among the peoples who loves grinding coffee every day but hate to buy a high-end grinder :)
Since we are talking about the best quiet coffee grinders and, the quietness quotient is our top priority and, for this reason, we included this grinder in our TOP 5.
I can assure you that no grinder in the budget category can match the quietness quotient of this grinder.
For me, the traditional look and the capacity were the two most appealing parameters after the quietness. This grinder will give you the good old-fashioned fresh coffee and, at the same time, the capacity to grind 120g at one go makes it a perfect choice for a mid-sized coffee lover family.
It really scores high on aroma, taste, and flavor.
To balance the machine, it has a rubber coaster attached to the bottom.
Well, allow me to share a secret with you.
If you are using a manual grinder, then two things are really of great importance.
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I can assure you that no grinder in the budget category can match the quietness quotient of this grinder.
For me, the traditional look and the capacity were the two most appealing parameters after the quietness. This grinder will give you the good old-fashioned fresh coffee and, at the same time, the capacity to grind 120g at one go makes it a perfect choice for a mid-sized coffee lover family.
It really scores high on aroma, taste, and flavor.
To balance the machine, it has a rubber coaster attached to the bottom.
Well, allow me to share a secret with you.
If you are using a manual grinder, then two things are really of great importance.
- The way you hold the grinder for the quiet operation
- The amount of effort you are putting
It may take some time for you to learn the best tips and tricks for holding the grinder.
You need to press down from the lid and, hold steady when you rotate the handle.
The biggest downside is that the operation will be slow and, you will have to spend time for grinding as well as switching between the grinding settings.
As compared to the electric grinder it will take hell lot of time and effort to get a fine grind, especially for the espresso or Turkish grind.
Before we conclude, allow me to share some mindboggling product review posts with you.
Quiet Coffee Grinder: Wrapping Up
First of all, I would like to thank you guys straight from my heart for being patient and staying with me till the end.
Well, all the products are good features, reviews, durability, and product lifespan. Depending upon your requirement, you can choose any one of the top 5 quiet coffee grinders.
My favorite is Breville - The Smart Grinder Pro Coffee Bean Grinder. It is a mid-range quiet grinder with amazing features. I have been using it from quite a few time now and, trust me, till now I didn't face any issue.
It is quiet, performs non-heated operations, and you can switch between the settings very fast.
It covers all the important features mentioned in the checklist at the beginning of the post.
I hope you loved the piece of information shared by means of this article and, I expect that your coffee grinder search will end here.
If you are using any other brands which have mindboggling features and, performs operation quietly, then please share with us in the comment section. It will be of great help.
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