Which is better for espresso?

The Cuisinart, for most people. Its 18-position selector gives finer, repeatable steps and it grinds a dose in seconds. The Hario can go fine enough for espresso, but the stepped dial makes small adjustments harder and you crank every shot by hand.

Both use burrs that outlast the rest of the machine, but the Cuisinart carries a limited 18-month warranty and its motor is the part that can fail. The Hario has no motor or electronics, so there is less to break, though its plastic body wears with heavy use.

Is the Cuisinart worth the extra $26?

Yes if you brew pots or make espresso daily; the electric motor and 18 settings save real time. No if you brew one cup at a time or want a grinder for travel, where the Hario wins on price and size.

Can the Hario grind enough for a full pot?

Not in one go. Its 24 g capacity is roughly one to two cups, so a 10-cup pot means refilling and cranking several times. The Cuisinart handles 4 to 18 cups in a single run.

The Hario. It makes only the sound of beans cracking under the burr. The Cuisinart's 144 W motor is fast but noticeably loud for the few seconds it runs.

Which is easier to clean?

The Cuisinart. The hopper and grind chamber lift out and some parts are top-rack dishwasher-safe, and a cleaning brush is included. The Hario is hand-wash only and grounds stick to its plastic parts.

Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill vs Hario Mini Mill Plus

Buy the Cuisinart Supreme Grind if you brew for a household, want espresso-to-French-press range at the push of a button, and grind 4 to 18 cups at a time. Buy the Hario Mini Mill Plus if you brew one or two cups by hand, travel with your grinder, or want to spend under $40. The gap is about $26: $64.95 at Amazon for the Cuisinart versus $38.50 at Amazon for the Hario, both as of November 4, 2026.

Today the Hario Mini Mill Plus costs $26.45 less at its best price.

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