Capresso Infinity Plus Review 2026: Drip Only

Yes for drip and French press buyers, and the case rests on what it replaces. Compared with a blade grinder, it delivers uniform particles; compared with the $199–$299 Baratza Encore ESP, it costs roughly half and loses only fine-stepped adjustment you may never use. With a $130 list price, street pricing in the $96–$106 range is where the value is strongest. Our French press ratio calculator works out coffee for 12, 17 or 34 oz presses.

It is a poorer fit if you already know you want espresso, since you would pay twice.

• Slow-speed conical burrs: less heat and noise (about 72-75 dB), which suits early-morning kitchens. The trade-off is a slightly longer grind time on fine settings.
• 16 stepped settings: easy to log and repeat, so beginners can return to setting 6 for drip every day. Without half-steps, two neighbouring settings may straddle the ideal.
• Metal grounds container: reduces static and mess compared with plastic, though it hides how much you have ground.
• 8.8oz hopper: about a week of daily grinding for most households, so it suits hopper-fed use more than single dosing.
• Auto-shutoff timer: set the duration, walk away, and return to finished grounds.

The Baratza Encore ESP is the upgrade for espresso and precise pour-over. The Baratza Virtuoso+ and OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder are the comparisons to read next; the OXO is the closest rival at similar pricing, and the trade-offs are covered in the FAQs. If you want a broader shortlist across budgets, start with the highest-rated burr grinders page.

The Infinity Plus is a slow-speed conical burr grinder. A geared motor turns the burrs slowly, so the beans are crushed and sheared gently rather than chopped. Slower grinding generates less heat and fewer superfine particles, which keeps flavor cleaner.

Its 16 stepped positions give a wide range from fine to extra coarse, but each step is a big jump. That is fine for drip and French press, where small errors are forgiven, and less ideal for pour-over where one step can change flow time noticeably.

The point for you: a real upgrade over blades. Particles are far more even, so the cup is less bitter and muddy. See burr vs blade grinders for why.

Who this mechanism suits: It is a sensible first burr grinder for drip, French press and cold brew households on a tight budget. If you plan to buy an espresso machine within a year, put the money toward a micro-stepped grinder instead.

Budget burr grinders share a short list of issues.

• Fine setting inconsistency: the finest steps are best kept for Moka-pot-style grinds, not espresso. For Moka pot brewing, work in the finest steps with care.
• Static in the container: a quick RDT mist or a wiped container reduces cling.
• Uneven pour-over: if the bed drains too slow, go one step coarser and compare with the coffee grind size chart.
• Rancid oils: brush out the burrs and chute every few weeks.
• Wrong tool for espresso: use a stepless or micro-stepped grinder instead; the Baratza Encore ESP is the natural step up.

If you are choosing between models, how to choose a burr grinder covers the main criteria.

Skip it if you pull espresso shots, micro-adjust pour-over, or single dose, since retention runs 1-2g. Its 1-year warranty is also short next to Baratza's repair-first model.

If you buy it, brush the burrs every three to four days, run a cleaning tablet monthly, and use RDT at the finest settings in dry weather. Our coffee grind size chart and burr grinder buying guide help with the next step. Another budget electric burr option is the Krups Precision Burr Grinder. For a starting point, use the coffee grind size calculator.