Hamilton Beach Coffee Grinders: Complete 2026 Model Guide
Hamilton Beach currently sells eight consumer coffee-grinder references in the United States, not just the familiar Fresh Grind and Custom Grind blade models. The catalog now includes a 39-setting Professional conical-burr grinder and an 18-setting flat-burr grinder. Those two machines belong in a different performance category from the six blade models.
This guide uses Hamilton Beach’s live US catalog as of September 2026, lists every current model number, explains what the controls actually do and shows when an Espresso Outlet specialty grinder is the more appropriate choice.
Hamilton Beach history
The company’s roots reach to 1910, when inventor Frederick Osius worked with L.H. Hamilton and Chester Beach in Wisconsin on motorized household appliances. Hamilton Beach grew into a major American small-appliance brand distributed through mass-market retailers.
That history is reflected in the grinder range: approachable prices, simple controls, removable bowls and broad retail availability. The Professional 80405 moves closer to specialty brewed-coffee needs, but the catalog remains home-use equipment rather than serviceable café machinery.
Complete current Hamilton Beach grinder lineup
| Model | Mechanism | Core feature | Capacity/use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80405 Professional | Conical burr | 39 grind selections, digital automatic mode | Espresso-range through coarse brewing |
| 80385 | Flat burr | 18 settings, 2–14 cup control | Up to 12 cups; hopper stores about 2 cups beans |
| 80335G Fresh Grind | Blade | Removable dishwasher-safe stainless bowl | Up to 12 cups |
| 80350G Coffee Grinder Silver | Blade | Removable stainless bowl | Up to 12 cups |
| 80393FG Custom Grind | Blade | Five grind-duration settings, hands-free | 4–14 cup selection |
| 80396RC Custom Grind Gray | Blade | Removable chamber and multiple settings | 14-cup capacity |
| 80406 Stainless Custom Grind | Blade | Selection ring plus manual hold mode | 4–14 cups |
| 80410G Coffee and Spice | Blade | Removable dishwasher-safe bowl | Up to 12 cups |
This list corrects the older article’s largest gap: it omitted the 80405 Professional and several current blade references. Older suffixes such as 80335R, 80350R or retailer packages can remain in circulation, but they should not replace the live 2026 model numbers above.
80405 Professional Conical Burr Digital Grinder
Model 80405 is the most capable current Hamilton Beach grinder. It provides 39 selections from an advertised extra-fine espresso range through coarse brewing, a digital display and automatic unattended grinding. Conical burrs create a controlled gap instead of randomly chopping beans.
Thirty-nine positions offer far more adjustment than the 80385’s 18, but serious unpressurized espresso can still demand a setting between clicks. The model is best viewed as a broad home brew grinder with expanded fine control, not a direct substitute for a stepless espresso specialist.
For automatic drip, pour-over and immersion, 80405 is the clear choice within the brand. Users should weigh output rather than treating cup selections as exact grams.
80385 18-setting flat-burr grinder
Model 80385 provides 18 settings, one-touch auto shutoff, a 2–14 cup selector, a removable upper burr and a grounds container designed for cleaner pouring. Hamilton Beach says the hopper stores about two cups of whole beans. Its dimensions are approximately 11.75 inches high, 8.13 inches wide and 5.25 inches deep.
The 80385 is a meaningful improvement over a blade for drip and French press. Its flat-burr label should not be confused with a rigid 54 or 64 mm specialty platform: burr diameter, carrier design and adjustment resolution are not published as equivalent. Espresso claims indicate range, not guaranteed dial-in control.
Fresh Grind 80335G and silver 80350G
These compact blade grinders share a removable stainless bowl and capacity for up to 12 cups of brewed coffee. The key difference is finish. The bowl can be filled, lifted out for pouring and cleaned more easily than a fixed chamber.
Neither has a true grind setting. Particle size is controlled by how long the blade runs. Short pulses and gently redistributing beans can improve results, but fines and large particles remain.
Custom Grind 80393FG, 80396RC and 80406
80393FG adds hands-free operation, five grind-duration selections and a 4–14 cup control. 80396RC uses a removable stainless chamber, 14-cup capacity and multiple automatic selections. The stainless 80406 combines a selection ring with one-press hands-free operation or manual lid control and measures about 8 × 4 × 4 inches.
Despite “grind settings” language, these are blade-duration programs rather than burr-gap settings. The controls automate how long the motor chops. They improve convenience and repeatability over freehand pulsing, but not particle uniformity.
80410G Coffee and Spice Grinder
80410G uses a removable dishwasher-safe stainless bowl and grinds enough coffee for up to 12 cups. Its explicit coffee-and-spice positioning makes it the most natural multipurpose model. Even so, aromatic spices and coffee oils can transfer; separate bowls or separate grinders are preferable when flavor purity matters.
Burr versus blade in this lineup
| Feature | 80405/80385 burr | 803xx/804xx blade |
|---|---|---|
| Particle control | Physical burr gap | Motor duration |
| Repeatable grind size | Yes, stepped | Approximate |
| Pour-over drawdown | More predictable | Fines can slow flow |
| Espresso potential | 80405 is closest; still limited | Not appropriate |
| Spice use | Avoid | 80410G is intended for it |
| Cleaning | Brush burrs/chute | Some removable bowls dishwasher-safe |
Closest Espresso Outlet alternatives
The Turin SK40 is the most relevant upgrade from 80405 because it keeps conical burrs but adds stepless espresso adjustment and low-retention single dosing. The Turin DF54 is the stronger comparison for a buyer attracted to the 80385’s flat-burr label but seeking a true specialty platform.
The Eureka Mignon Specialita suits buyers who prefer keeping beans in a hopper and recalling timed espresso doses. Browse the full home grinder collection by workflow.
Which Hamilton Beach grinder should you buy?
- Choose 80405 for the brand’s best burr adjustment and widest brew range.
- Choose 80385 for lower-cost flat-burr batch brewing.
- Choose 80335G or 80350G for simple removable-bowl blade use.
- Choose 80393FG, 80396RC or 80406 for automated blade timing.
- Choose 80410G for a bowl explicitly intended for coffee and spices.
- Choose a specialty alternative for non-pressurized espresso.
Cleaning and safe use
- Unplug before removing a bowl or upper burr.
- Only dishwasher-wash parts the exact model page identifies as safe.
- Dry removable bowls completely before reinstalling.
- Brush 80385/80405 burrs and chute rather than rinsing the burr assembly.
- Do not overfill or repeatedly restart a stalled blade chamber.
- Check lid, bowl and hopper interlocks if the motor will not run.
Hamilton Beach grinder FAQs
How many current Hamilton Beach grinders are there?
The live US catalog lists eight models as of September 2026.
Does Hamilton Beach make a conical-burr grinder?
Yes. Model 80405 Professional uses conical burrs and 39 settings.
Does Hamilton Beach make a flat-burr grinder?
Yes. Model 80385 is advertised as a burr grinder with 18 settings and a removable upper burr.
Is Custom Grind a burr grinder?
No. Current Custom Grind models use blades; their selections control chopping duration.
Can 80405 make espresso?
It includes an extra-fine range and is the brand’s best candidate, but a stepped consumer grinder may not offer enough resolution for every unpressurized basket.
Can 80385 make espresso?
It advertises fine-through-coarse settings, but its 18 positions are better suited to brewed coffee and pressurized-basket use.
What do cup numbers mean?
They estimate how long to grind for a brewing batch. They do not weigh coffee.
Which models have removable bowls?
80335G, 80350G, 80396RC, 80406 and 80410G are presented with removable stainless grinding chambers.
Can the bowl go in a dishwasher?
Several live listings explicitly say dishwasher-safe, including 80335G, 80350G and 80410G. Verify the exact manual.
Can I grind spices?
80410G and 80406 are marketed for spices, but flavor transfer remains possible.
Why will the grinder not start?
A lid, bowl or hopper interlock may not be seated. Unplug before checking for packed grounds.
What is the best specialty upgrade?
SK40 for conical stepless adjustment or DF54 for a compact specialty flat-burr platform.
Does Espresso Outlet sell Hamilton Beach grinders?
Not as a regular new line. The linked grinders are specialty alternatives.
80405 versus a specialty espresso grinder
Thirty-nine clicks are generous for a mass-market brewed-coffee grinder, yet their distribution matters. If most are spread evenly from very fine to very coarse, only a subset serves espresso. A stepless SK40 can make an adjustment smaller than one fixed click, which is valuable when using a non-pressurized basket.
80405 retains the advantages of a hopper, digital screen and unattended batch grinding. SK40 and DF54 require weighing beans for each dose but reduce coffee exchange and support finer dial-in. The better workflow depends on whether the household prioritizes a full drip pot or espresso.
80385 flat burr does not mean DF54 equivalent
Both products use flat-burr language, but that does not establish equal burr diameter, carrier rigidity, motor, alignment or adjustment. The 80385 is a $40-class 18-setting batch appliance with a grounds bin. DF54 is a 54 mm specialty single-dose grinder designed around espresso and low retention.
The 80385 can still be the correct value choice for drip or French press. Accurate comparison means placing each product in its intended category rather than assuming every flat burr targets the same result.
Getting better results from the blade models
Measure beans before loading, use short pulses and gently redistribute between pulses. Stop when the average size matches the brew rather than running continuously until everything becomes powder. Brew immediately because the large surface area of fines stales quickly.
For French press, blade-generated fines increase sediment. For pour-over, they can clog the filter and extend drawdown. Paper filtration hides some sediment but cannot make extraction uniform. Technique narrows the problem; only a burr gap fundamentally changes particle control.
Current model versus older retailer suffixes
The 2026 catalog uses 80335G and 80350G, while older 80335R and 80350R units remain common. These may be closely related revisions, but replacement bowls and lids should be matched by full model. 80396RC likewise should not be shortened to “Custom Grind” when searching for parts because multiple current products share that name.
Quantity controls and real coffee recipes
A “12-cup” grinder capacity uses the manufacturer’s appliance convention, not necessarily twelve large mugs. Coffee recipes are better expressed as grams per liter. Weigh the output needed for the brewer, then note which cup selector approximately produces it. This makes the automatic controls useful without confusing estimated cups with measured dose.
Repair, warranty and replacement
Removable bowls and lids are practical replacement items. A failed blade motor or damaged consumer burr carrier may cost more to repair than the appliance’s value. Never bypass an interlock. If the grinder repeatedly stalls, smells hot or makes metal contact, unplug it and follow Hamilton Beach support guidance.
Sources
- Hamilton Beach live coffee grinder catalog
- Hamilton Beach 80405 Professional
- Hamilton Beach 80385 burr grinder
- Hamilton Beach 80406
- Hamilton Beach company history
Last reviewed September 2026. Retailer suffixes and availability may change.