1Zpresso X-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder-Space Gray, Well-built Sturdy Metal Body, Assembly Stainless Steel Burr
The 1Zpresso X-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder isn’t just another gadget—it’s a commitment to better coffee. Crafted for those who demand precision, portability, and build quality, this grinder seamlessly combines engineering excellence with practical coffee aesthetics.
💡 Precision Meets Portability
At the heart of the X-Ultra is a heptagonal stainless steel burr, fixed in place for optimal stability. It offers 60 clicks per full rotation, translating to 12.5-micron adjustments—perfect for dialing in your grind whether you’re brewing espresso or pour-over. Unlike many manual grinders, it’s fast, efficient, and remarkably smooth to operate.
⚙️ Intuitive and Thoughtful Design
The external adjustment ring makes grind setting changes quick and accurate, while the magnetic catch cup simplifies workflow and prevents mess. The foldable handle and compact body make it ideal for home or travel—slipping easily into bags or carry-on kits. It holds 25–30g of beans, enough for one or two delicious cups on the go.
🧼 Maintenance Made Easy
No tools? No problem. The grinder disassembles tool-free for thorough cleaning. Included in the box are a dual-bristle brush and air blower for maintaining burr cleanliness and grind quality.
🛠 Durable Craftsmanship, Built to Last
Constructed from precision-machined aluminum and stainless steel, the X-Ultra is rugged yet refined. Every component is carefully fitted and tested. Unlike many plastic competitors, the X-Ultra is built for years—possibly decades—of service. It’s backed by a one-year limited warranty and praised for grinding an estimated 100–200kg of beans in its lifespan with no performance drop-off.
💬 Customer Praise
With an average 4.6-star rating, verified users highlight:
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Ultra-smooth grind action
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Consistency across grind sizes
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Superb ergonomics and durability
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Better than electric grinders in both precision and satisfaction
A common theme: buyers ditching motorized grinders for the X-Ultra, even at home.
✅ Why Choose the 1Zpresso X-Ultra?
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✅ Ideal for espresso and pour-over
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✅ Heptagonal stainless burr for clean flavor
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✅ Fast & effortless grinding (<30 seconds for 20g)
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✅ Compact, lightweight & travel-ready
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✅ Premium build with lifetime value
Whether you’re a home barista or a coffee-loving traveler, the 1Zpresso X-Ultra is a game-changer in manual grinding. It’s more than a tool—it’s part of your morning ritual.
About this item:
An Innovative External Adjustment Design- with 60 steps of adjustment per rotation and is easier to calibrate than the previous external adjustment mechanism.
A Unique Heptagonal Burr- smooth grinding feeling, suitable for pour-over with a light and sweet flavor profile.
With A Slim Body And Moderate Size- magnet catch cup capacity of 25-30g with a solid and foldable crank handle, portable & space-Saving, smaller and easier to carry and storage
Easy To Clean- By dismantling pieces without tools, properly allows the best grinding results and the best taste in the cup. Get your freshly ground coffee with the full-bodied flavor and creamy taste of your espresso. Bonus-free cleaning brush and blow included.
Account –
Authentic product and high quality
This is the real deal. I am very happy with it. If you want a coffee grinder that will last the rest of your life, this is it.
kjn –
Love it!
Love it, no problems with the catch cup (I have large hands). Grinding for pour over every morning is a breeze. Quality build, as expected from 1zpresso.If you like traditional bold coffee taste with some sweet notes, heavily prefer the X ultra over the K ultra (more juicy and acidic).
Jeremy –
My first hand grinder
This was my first investment into a higher end coffee grinder and I am not disappointed. I did some extensive research into grinders before I pulled the trigger on this one and I am not disappointed. It is heavy duty, fits well in my hand and produces a uniform consistent grind. I appreciate that it comes with a carrying case so that it is easy to pack up and bring with me when I travel. The burr is extremely sharp and grinding expresso is done easily.
Richard K. Eldredge –
Great piece of equipment
I love this grinder. It’s so well made. Easy to use. There’s something so satisfying about hand grinding my beans in the morning to make my espresso. Extremely happy with this purchase.
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Terri B –
Best Hand Grinder!
I love this grinder! The grinder is made with food grade stainless. I dialed in the number for my French press and! now I’m having the best coffee ever! The actual grinding process is so quick and efficient, it’s unbelievable. Definitely worth the money
Michelle NagyMichelle Nagy –
A Must for Serious Coffee Drinkers
I’ve run the gamut on coffee grinders, ranging from the cheap, but popular, hand grinder that’s meh in grind consistency to the more expensive electric grinders that make life easier with a quick grind, but they all turn out to be a chore to clean, the grinds container sheds everywhere, and up to a gram of ground coffee would stick to the chute. After thinking of all the lost coffee and tired of all the cleaning, I read through reviews by professional coffee roasters and found that this hand grinder came up time and again. This can do everything from espresso to pour overs, mocapots and aeropress. The price point is higher, but you can feel it in the quality and solid build of the grinder. It was easy to assemble, though I would highly recommend watching one of the many YouTube videos on how to calibrate it, which is quite easy once you see how it is done.Grinding is easy for all ages because the wood-finish grip makes it easy to hold and the grinder turns with ease. It grinds quickly and comes out with a beautiful, consistent grind, that makes an excellent cup of coffee. Bonus is that I now have no mess, no noise, no lost coffee, and it’s grind is consistent. I highly recommend this to those who are looking for a daily driver grinder that’s easy to use, can be used for various types of brewing methods, and makes a delicious coffee. I’m really happy with this and I will stay with this product line in the future!
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Jim O –
Pricey but unquestionably worth the money
Yes it’s expensive, but it is extremely well made, works flawlessly and looks amazing. After purchasing someone asked me “you have to pay how much and then grind by hand?” But this grinder is unquestionably worth the money. You have a huge variety in adjustment to the grind size, and once you get used to how to hold the grinder it’ll be extremely fast to use. Cannot recommend enough.
Robert W Bennett –
Worth the money
Works perfectly & all the settings work. Love the exterior grind setting ring.
Craig H. –
Super impressed! Goodbye to my Virtuoso???
I bought this grinder specifically for travel. We drive to a vacation property for a week a few times each year. The kitchen is quite well-equipped, but a Mr. Coffee doesn’t cut it for me, so I bring and Aeropress or French Press instead. My travel grinder has been a Hario Skerton, but I had come to dread grinding with it. I’m 63 and have some early arthritis in my hands, so gripping that fat grinder and turning with a reasonable amount of effort for what seemed like an eternity, but was probably 3 minutes, was not how I wanted to start my morning on vacation. The grind was just OK. So recently, I had switched to a French Press simply because the coarser grind was quicker and less painful.I have been eying better manual grinders for a few years and decided that it was time for the Skerton to get out of my cabinet and head off to Goodwill. I landed on the X-Pro Ultra due to its comfortable diameter, reported superiority for pourovers, the magnetic grounds bin, and the case. Also, I’m not in love with any vinyl, silicone, or rubber material on the exterior, such as is found on the X-Pro. I think the X-Pro is quite handsome, but those materials don’t always age very well. By the way, there is a fairly narrow (1”?) and thin black silicone ring which comes with the grinder if you need a little extra diameter or grip. I left mine off.Well, I am just astounded at the difference in speed and effort required to grind with this buttery-smooth grinder. The large knob and comfortable diameter for gripping makes just holding this grinder just about ideal. It chews through medium roast beans in no time. The suggested setting for a pourover results in a grind which is appropriate for the James Hoffman V60 recipe or the Onyx Coffee Labs standard recipe, both of which are quite fine. 24g takes me less than a minute with little effort. It’s probably closer to 40 seconds. The resulting grind is shockingly even. I have a Baratza Virtuoso with upgraded burrs and this grinder produces a MUCH more consistent grind. With my Virtuoso, I will often use a grinds sifter to eliminate powder, but I see no reason at all when using the X-Pro Ultra.The build quality is stellar. With no beans loaded inside, the burrs spin with virtually no effort. The finish is excellent. Even the case is really nicely made semi-rigid model with an easy-to-use zipper. It holds the grinder with its folded handle, a surprisingly useful bulb blower, and a dual-ended brush. Static has not been much of a problem at all, but by experience, that will likely vary, depending upon the coffee that’s being ground.So, now I’m looking at that fine Baratza Virtuoso sitting on my counter and thinking that maybe I should retire it to the basement shelves next to my Moccamaster that I use only when having a gathering at my house. The X-Pro Ultra is so satisfying to use, produces a superior grind, and is so compact. My wife would definitely approve!
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Steven –
Incredibly high quality grinder, replaced my motorized grinder at home
I bought a black X-Ultra during black Friday ’24 and spent the month of January traveling with it, so it’s gotten a lot of use already. After getting back home, I found that the experience and grind quality is so good, that I favor it over my motorized burr grinder. I never write reviews, it just takes too much of my time. But this product deserves it, so here we go:User experience: 5 stars- The burrs are ridiculously sharp, the movement is smooth and solid, and the leverage from the handle is generous, so it just tears through beans. It takes me less than ten seconds [see edit] with minimal effort to grind a single cup for pour-over.- I don’t have a way to measure grind size distribution, but my subjective experience is that it doesn’t create excessive fines at all grind sizes that tend to clog filters. The small step size also allows you to really dial in the grind for every new roast.- The grounds cup doubles as a dosing cup and its clever magnet arrangement makes it super easy to remove with a small twist that doesn’t risk spilling beans or grounds.- It is very easy to do a quick clean: the included brush with hard and soft bristles is fantastic for brushing sticky grounds off the burs and then wiping away the fines. The air blower is also handy to clear out most fines from the hopper chamber.- It is also very easy to do a thorough clean, since a clever shaft retention feature makes removing the cone burr tool-free, allowing you to clean every last bit of the grinder quickly and easily.Quality: 5 stars- Build quality is just incredible. Entirely made of aluminum and stainless steel precision machined parts, there’s not a single part that they cut corners on.- The design is nearly flawless in my opinion. In case you’ve read this far, you won’t be surprised to learn I’m a product design engineer. I can’t remember the last time I tore a consumer product down and didn’t immediately find anything I’d want to improve or change.Value: 5 stars- This isn’t a cheap grinder, but given the materials, build quality, and accessories, I’m honestly shocked it isn’t more expensive.- In an age of extremely cheap products from China that ship to your doorstep in 4 hours, it is great to see a product where quality and attention to detail were obviously important to the designers/manufacturers, and will actually last you a lifetime.Tips:- If you like a clean grinder, don’t get the black color. It’s the only thing I regret about this purchase. It looks great, but it makes it difficult to see when surfaces are clean of grinds. If you don’t care much about grinder cleanliness, get the black color.- The first time you grind you want to put your hand up near the top, but then the bend in the crank arm hits your hand as you rotate it. So you adjust your hand lower, and maybe a little too low so when you start again, you accidentally pull off the magnetically attached grinds cup. This happens once, and then you learn where to put your hand and it never happens again. Let me assure you that it is a very good thing they put the bend in the arm, since it means grinding doesn’t put off-axis torque on the shaft that would make it take more energy to grind and cause excess wear on the bearings.- You may get annoyed at first that there is no absolute scale to the grind size setting, since it takes multiple revolutions of the adjustment ring to span the entire range. I found that it doesn’t take much time to get used to it; if you ever are unsure of the setting, it’s very quick to rotate the ring until the burrs contact and then back off to zero it out. Most of the time you are just leaving the grind setting where it is after dialing it in anyway.- Don’t be surprised when you find marks on the finish from contact with the counter, the brush, or anything really. This is a reality of aluminum finishes, embrace it. There’s no way to avoid wear on the finish without adding coatings that you don’t want in a food-safe product.- There’s enough room in the case for my GreaterGoods pocket scale, which slips nicely into the mesh pocket on the cover. You can even fit some filters and a folding dripper if you want to use the case as your coffee go-bagEdit: I actually timed how long it takes me to grind my typical 20g of coffee and it’s just over 30s on average
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