Zwilling Enfinigy Coffee Bean Grinder: Is This Kitchen Brand Worth Your Money?
The Zwilling Enfinigy coffee bean grinder is a conical burr grinder from the German kitchen brand best known for their knives and cookware. It sits at around $150 to $180 retail, targeting the mid-range home grinder market. Zwilling positioned the Enfinigy as a premium alternative to grinders from dedicated coffee brands like Baratza and Oxo, banking on their reputation for quality kitchen tools.
I've tested the Enfinigy alongside several grinders in its price range, and my opinion is split. The build quality is excellent, the design is beautiful, and the grinding performance is decent for drip and pour-over. But it has real limitations for espresso, and some design choices feel like they came from a kitchen appliance team rather than coffee people. Let me get into the details.
Build Quality and Design
Zwilling clearly invested in materials and finish. The Enfinigy has a stainless steel and die-cast zinc body that feels substantial at about 5.5 pounds. The silver and black color scheme looks polished and modern. It doesn't scream "coffee equipment" the way a Baratza does. It looks like a high-end kitchen appliance, which is either a plus or a minus depending on your perspective.
Controls
The grinder has a simple control layout. A dial on the front sets the grind size across 140 stepped positions. A separate dial or button (depending on the model version) controls the number of cups, from 2 to 12. You press a start button and the grinder runs until the timed cycle completes.
The 140-step adjustment is impressive on paper, but the steps at the fine end are very close together, almost indistinguishable in practice. I couldn't tell a difference between adjacent settings in the espresso range, which makes fine-tuning difficult.
Hopper and Capacity
The bean hopper holds about 280g and includes a lid with a gasket for freshness. It's better sealed than most grinder hoppers, which is a nice touch. The grounds bin holds enough for about 12 cups of drip coffee. Both the hopper and grounds bin are easy to remove and clean.
Grind Performance
The Enfinigy uses conical burrs (Zwilling doesn't specify the exact size, but they appear to be around 40 to 42mm based on disassembly photos from the coffee community). This is on the smaller side, which affects both speed and consistency.
Drip and Pour-Over
For standard drip coffee and pour-over, the Enfinigy performs well. The particle distribution at medium settings is reasonably uniform, producing a clean cup with good flavor extraction. I brewed V60 and Chemex with it daily for two weeks and was satisfied with the results. Comparable to the Baratza Encore at these settings, which is a solid benchmark.
French Press
At coarser settings, the grinder produces a grind that's acceptable for French press. There's more fine sediment than I'd like compared to the Baratza Virtuoso+, but it's not enough to ruin the cup. You'll get a slightly muddier brew than with a more expensive grinder, but for casual French press drinkers, it's fine.
Espresso
This is where the Enfinigy struggles. The smaller burrs can't produce a consistent enough particle distribution for proper espresso. Shots tend to channel (water finding paths of least resistance through the coffee bed), which leads to uneven extraction. I pulled about 20 espresso shots with the Enfinigy, and only 3 or 4 were what I'd call good. The rest were either sour (under-extracted channels) or bitter (over-extracted dense spots).
Zwilling markets the Enfinigy as suitable for espresso, and technically you can grind fine enough. But "fine enough" isn't the same as "consistent enough." If espresso is your primary use case, spend your $150 on a Baratza Encore ESP or save up for a Eureka Mignon Notte. For recommendations, check our best coffee bean grinder roundup.
Static and Mess
The Enfinigy generates moderate static during grinding. The grounds bin has a lid that helps contain the mess, but when you remove the bin to pour grounds into a filter, you'll get a puff of fines escaping. There's no anti-static feature built in.
I found that adding a few drops of water to the beans before grinding (the Ross Droplet Technique, or RDT) reduces static significantly. Just spray a light mist on your beans before they go in the hopper. This works with pretty much any grinder, but the Enfinigy benefits from it more than most.
Speed and Noise
The Enfinigy grinds about 30g of coffee (enough for a large pour-over) in roughly 15 to 18 seconds. That's slower than larger-burr grinders like the Baratza Virtuoso+ (about 10 to 12 seconds for the same amount), but not painfully slow.
Noise is moderate at about 70 to 73 dB. It's quieter than a blade grinder or a Baratza Sette, but louder than a Eureka Mignon. Morning grinding won't shake the walls, but it's not discreet either.
Who Is This Grinder For?
The Zwilling Enfinigy makes the most sense for a specific type of buyer:
- You already own Zwilling kitchen products and want a matching aesthetic
- You brew drip coffee, pour-over, or French press daily
- You want something nicer than a $50 blade grinder but don't want to spend $300+
- You appreciate good build quality and a premium feel in your kitchen gadgets
It doesn't make sense if:
- You brew espresso (the grind consistency isn't there)
- You want the best grinding performance per dollar (Baratza Encore is $40 cheaper and grinds just as well)
- You're a coffee hobbyist looking to optimize extraction (dedicated coffee grinder brands offer better adjustment and consistency)
For espresso-focused grinders in this price range, check the best espresso bean grinder roundup.
Comparing to Dedicated Coffee Grinders
Enfinigy vs. Baratza Encore
The Encore costs about $40 less ($140 vs $180), grinds slightly more consistently, and has a larger burr set (40mm conical). The Encore also has a massive parts and support ecosystem. The Enfinigy wins on build materials and aesthetics. For pure grinding performance, the Encore is the better choice.
Enfinigy vs. Oxo Brew Conical Burr Grinder
The Oxo Brew is priced similarly ($100 to $150) and performs comparably for drip and pour-over. The Oxo has a simpler adjustment system with fewer steps, which some people prefer. The Enfinigy has a more premium build. It's close to a coin flip between these two for drip coffee users.
Enfinigy vs. Cuisinart DBM-8
The Cuisinart is much cheaper ($60 to $80) and uses a smaller burr set. The Enfinigy outperforms it significantly in grind consistency and build quality. If you're currently using a Cuisinart and want an upgrade without going full coffee-nerd, the Enfinigy is a meaningful step up.
Maintenance
The Enfinigy is straightforward to maintain.
- Weekly: Empty the hopper and grounds bin. Wipe down with a dry cloth. Brush the burr area with the included cleaning brush.
- Monthly: Remove the upper burr (it lifts out) and brush the burrs thoroughly to remove oil buildup. Run grinder cleaning tablets if you use oily beans.
- Every 2 to 3 years: Replace the burrs. Zwilling sells replacement burrs for about $25 to $35. With daily use grinding 30g per day, the original burrs should last at least 2 years.
The grounds bin and hopper are both dishwasher safe, which is a convenient touch that most coffee-specific grinder brands don't offer.
FAQ
Is the Zwilling Enfinigy good for espresso?
No. While it can grind fine enough for espresso, the particle consistency isn't adequate for reliable espresso extraction. Shots will channel frequently, resulting in inconsistent taste. Stick to drip, pour-over, and French press with this grinder.
How does the 140-step grind adjustment work?
The front dial clicks through 140 numbered positions. In practice, the differences between adjacent settings are very small, especially at the fine end. You'll find a useful range of about 30 to 40 settings for most brew methods, with the rest being too similar to distinguish.
Where can I buy replacement parts for the Enfinigy?
Zwilling sells replacement burrs and accessories through their website and authorized retailers like Sur La Table and Williams Sonoma. Parts availability is more limited than coffee-specific brands like Baratza, which stocks every component for every grinder they've ever made.
Is the Zwilling Enfinigy worth it over a Baratza Encore?
If grinding performance is your priority, no. The Baratza Encore performs equally or better at a lower price with superior parts support. If build quality, aesthetics, and brand continuity with your Zwilling kitchen collection matter to you, the Enfinigy is a reasonable choice. It's a question of priorities.
Final Thoughts
The Zwilling Enfinigy is a well-made, attractive grinder that performs competently for drip coffee and pour-over. It's a kitchen brand's take on a coffee grinder, and that shows in both good ways (build quality, design) and less good ways (grind consistency for espresso, limited coffee-community support). Buy it if you want a premium-feeling grinder for filter brewing. Skip it if you care more about what ends up in your cup than what sits on your counter.