Technivorm vs Fellow
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Jul 2025). How we score
Skip it. Our pick is the Baratza.
Neither is our first choice. See Technivorm vs Baratza
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
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What the testers found
Rated Recommended by America's Test Kitchen, the same tier as the KM5, with the same performance stars and better ones for cleanup and versatility. Tasters liked its "fruit"-forward, "milk chocolate" notes, and its anti-static design kept grounds from spreading "a mess all over the counter." Its round-edged bin made pouring into a portafilter harder. Warranty: 2 years (3 if registered) vs the KM5's 5; ATK didn't test long-term durability.
| Criterion | Technivorm | Fellow |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 2.5/3 | 2.5/3 |
| Ease of use | 2.5/3 | 2.5/3 |
| Cleanup | 2/3 | 3/3 |
| Versatility | 2/3 | 2.5/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Burr Coffee Grinders (updated July 9, 2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Technivorm | Fellow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349 | $199.95 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | 5-year | 2-year limited, plus 1 year if registered |
| Burrs | 50 mm flat steel | 40 mm conical steel |
| Grind settings | 9 (America's Test Kitchen); stepless knob (manufacturer) | 41 |
| Weight | 10 lb (America's Test Kitchen) | 5 lb (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Medium-size grounds | 64% (measured by America's Test Kitchen) | 64% (measured by America's Test Kitchen) |
| Brewed TDS | 1.26% (measured by America's Test Kitchen) | 1.15% (measured by America's Test Kitchen) |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Burr Coffee Grinders (updated July 9, 2025)
