OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder Review 2026: Drip Pick

• Conical burrs: The burr pair grinds at low speed, which keeps heat transfer to the grounds low and tolerates a range of bean sizes. For a brewer, that means forgiving, repeatable drip grinds without much technique.
• 15 settings: Each step is a defined jump, so you can write down "8 for drip, 7 for V60" and return to it every morning. The trade-off is resolution: you land close to ideal rather than exactly on it, and that is why espresso dial-in is out of range.
• One-touch timer: Press the button and walk away. Because the timer is repeatable, grind amount scales with time, so once you know your dose at your chosen setting, you do not need to weigh every morning. If you vary doses a lot, a scale is still worth using.
• Stainless steel container: Grounds cling less to steel than to plastic, and it won't break if dropped. Trade-off: you can't see how much you have ground, and the plastic hopper above it does not match that feel.
• Hopper capacity: The 340g hopper is plenty for a household of one or two. It is not designed for high-volume brewing, and leaving beans in the hopper for weeks lets them go stale, so load only what you will finish within a week or two.

Treat these starting points as a first guess and adjust to taste:

• Drip coffee maker: setting 8.
• Hario V60 pour-over: start near 6 and try 7 if the cup tastes sour.
• French press: start at setting 12.
• Espresso: not recommended.

If a cup tastes sour or thin, go one step finer. If it tastes bitter or harsh, go one step coarser. The coffee grind size chart shows how those steps map to other brewers, and the pour-over ratio calculator and French press ratio calculator help you pick a dose before you set the dial.

The OXO Brew grinds with a conical burr: a cone-shaped burr turns inside a fixed ring, cracking and shearing beans to a set size. Fifteen stepped settings change the gap between the two parts. A one-touch timer then runs the motor for a set duration.

Because the burrs set the grind size, the grounds are far more even than from a blade. For drip and French press that means a smoother, less bitter cup. The stainless steel container helps with static.

The settings are broad steps, so it suits drip, French press and basic pour-over. It lacks the fine adjustment for espresso. See burr vs blade grinders.

Who this mechanism suits: A good first burr grinder for a drip machine or French press, especially for people leaving a blade grinder behind. Anyone planning to dial in espresso should skip it.

• Retention: Some grounds stay in the burr chamber between sessions. If you change beans, tap the chute and run a few beans through first so the previous coffee does not mix into your cup.
• Static: An RDT mist and a wipe of the container reduce cling.
• Noise: The grind is audible but brief. If you share a wall with sleepers, grind the night before or accept it as a short, loud moment. Using it on a cloth or rubber mat dampens vibration.
• Fines at fine settings: The finer end produces more fines than a more expensive burr grinder, which can show as bitterness in short-contact brews if you go too fine. For pour-over, adjusting one step coarser is usually enough; compare with the coffee grind size chart.
• Espresso goals: Look at the Baratza Encore ESP.

For more context on choosing a grinder, read the burr grinder buying guide. Brewing French press? Our guide on how to use a French press covers the ratio, steep time and the grind that avoids a muddy cup.

• Baratza Encore ESP: step up to this one if you want to make espresso, since its adjustment range is built for finer grinding. It costs more, so it only makes sense if espresso is on your list.
• Baratza Virtuoso+: consider this for a brew-focused alternative at a higher price when drip and pour-over remain your priority.
• Fellow Opus: a more versatile pick if you move between filter and occasional espresso.
• Breville Smart Grinder Pro: a feature-rich option with more settings and programmable dosing, for shoppers who want control over convenience.
• Hamilton Beach Fresh Grind: compare it if your budget is lower still, and read how its approach differs.

Compare all of them in our top-rated coffee grinders guide.