Pepper Cannon vs OXO Contoured
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Jun 2025). How we score
Depends. Our pick is the Cole & Mason Derwent.
Neither is our first choice. See Pepper Cannon vs Cole & Mason Derwent
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:51 AM EDT (details)
What the testers found
America's Test Kitchen's Best Buy pepper mill, also with full marks in every category. "You simply slide a big plastic tab along a row of clearly marked grind sizes," and "It’s also a breeze to fill, thanks to a wide opening that’s about 2 inches across." Pepper comes out the top, so it doesn't leave grounds on the counter. ATK didn't test long-term durability.
| Criterion | Pepper Cannon | OXO Contoured |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of use | 2.5/3 | 3/3 |
| Grind quality | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Grind settings | 2/3 | 3/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Pepper Mills (updated June 24, 2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Pepper Cannon | OXO Contoured |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 | $22.95 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Speed | 1 tbsp of fine pepper in 60 sec (America's Test Kitchen) | — |
| Grind settings | 40, unmarked (America's Test Kitchen) | Sliding tab with marked sizes |
| Weight | Over 1 lb 3 oz when full (America's Test Kitchen) | — |
| Fill opening | — | About 2 in (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Design | — | Grinds out the top |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Pepper Mills (updated June 24, 2025), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
