Coffee grinders we don’t recommendHamilton Beach Burr Grinder AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron This is the least expensive burr grinder we tested (and may be the least expensive brand-name burr grinder out there). Aarke Coffee Grinder AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron The Aarke grinder is beautiful, as all Aarke equipment is. There are two different types of electric coffee grinders: burr grinders (a.k.a. (It’s worth noting that hand grinders/manual coffee grinders, like this travel grinder from 1Zpresso, are also burr grinders.) How to care for a coffee grinder If this is your first time getting a good coffee grinder, the necessary upkeep might surprise you.