Overall Rating
8.0, Based on 72 Reviews
Avg Price
$200.00
Manufacturer
KitchenAid
Machine Type
Conical burr grinder, straight path, glass hopper
Colors
Dark Gray
Class
Grinder, Conical Burr Consumer
Pro Review
No
First Look
Yes
QuickShot
No
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KitchenAid's new Proline grinder, with a straight path for the beans, glass hoppers and catchers, and grind settings from espresso to press pot.
Don Scott (quality: 5.7)
09.11.2005
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Awesome grinder for french press or drip, But does not work for Espresso
Dan Doris (quality: 5.7)
03.14.2006
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Simply the best low end grinder i used, i tried most all the other popular low end grinders (4 of them), getting the ProLine was a relief ;)
Bob Abbott (quality: 5.8)
02.18.2004
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Could be one of the best, if not for beans that lodge.
Clemens Anhuth (quality: 7.3)
05.21.2006
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: One of the, or maybe the best choice for home use in my opinion - if it performs adequately.
Josh Kempthorne (quality: 6.4)
01.19.2009
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: This is a great grinder for limited budget or space. Its tops on style. Don't be scared off by (maybe over fussy) reviews
Tom Lewis (quality: 5.8)
12.26.2006
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Industrial strength grinder ! Killer grinder for drip and/or press pot - can do fine espresso grinds too, but not easily
Robert Uy. (quality: 8.9)
11.30.2005
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: I review other criticisms of this unit honestly. In short this is the best grinder I have found for Turkish, which surely makes it good for pump espresso. Slow rpm makes a large taste difference!
Scott McLagan
04.17.2010
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Excellent - considering the basket filter drip advantage.
Matt Lehman (quality: 5.2)
01.02.2004
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Great product. Worth the price.
Jeff Sheltren (quality: 7.8)
09.05.2006
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Very sturdy, glass catcher prevents static in the grounds and is easy to clean; gives a nice, even grind.
John Poros (quality: 7.5)
01.19.2004
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Solidly built, but not geared toward espresso.
Andy Andrews (quality: 4.0)
01.10.2005
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Great deal
Ellem Weaman (quality: 4.0)
01.10.2007
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: If you live in moderation this is a great grinder.
Stefan Berggren (quality: 5.8)
11.21.2005
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Easy to use, durable and grinds as expected
Zack Gill (quality: 6.0)
05.14.2010
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: better for espresso than the reviews here indicate, especially when modified, although not without flaws
Richard Abrams (quality: 7.0)
09.08.2006
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Acceptable value well made machine which contributes to making Italian coffee bar standard home espresso.
Ron Nelson (quality: 5.0)
11.15.2010
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Works great for drip coffee! Love it so far!
Scott Riedesel (quality: 5.8)
03.08.2005
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: A very nice heavy duty grinder with a few hits, but more pluses....
Robert Combs (quality: 6.8)
08.12.2005
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: If great price, real customer support, spare parts, and most of all, superior performance is important to you, than I highly recommend this unit. Mark, thanks for getting me off the fence with this unit.
Leonard Wells (quality: 6.8)
05.02.2007
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: It's "Beauty is onlySkin Deep". as in Handsome machine, ugly grinds.
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