Bodum BISTRO Burr Grinder vs Moccamaster KM4-TT

Bodum BISTRO Burr Grinder and Moccamaster KM4-TT are two pretty different but very popular coffee grinders.

In this article, we’ll discover which one of them is more convenient to use, which one gives you better-tasting coffee, which one has better performance, and in the end, we’ll come out with the clear winner of this battle.

First, let’s take a look at Bodum BISTRO Burr Grinder vs. Moccamaster KM4-TT detailed comparison chart to discuss it further.

The most important difference between these two grinders is that Moccamaster KM4-TT is a blade grinder. At the same time, BISTRO Burr Grinder is a typical conical burr grinder which gives it a significant advantage in the very beginning. But, we would like to emphasize that even if Moccamaster KM4-TT is a blade grinder.

Also, you should be aware that Moccamaster KM4-TT is built for use with a Moccamaster drip brewer.

Design

When it comes to design, both these coffee grinders have a modern and compact design. Black and red color dominate Bodum BISTRO Burr Grinder’s design, while the dominant color in Moccamaster KM4-TT’s design is silver (or aluminum, since it’s made out of it).

The first impression you get is that Moccamaster KM4-TT is significantly taller than Bodum BISTRO Burr Grinder, but that’s not true. The truth is that it’s significantly slimmer, and that makes it look too tall. In reality, it’s just about 2 inches taller than Bodum BISTRO Burr Grinder.

Thus, both coffee grinders, Bodum BISTRO Burr Grinder and Moccamaster KM4-TT would look great on your countertop and would fit any kitchen design. The rest is up to your taste.

Size

The size matters, especially when it comes to kitchen appliances and gadgets, and the point is that they shouldn’t take too much kitchen space. Both of these coffee grinders, Bodum BISTRO Burr Grinder and Moccamaster KM4-TT, meet this condition. So, yes, neither of them will take too much space in your kitchen. As we wrote, Moccamaster KM4-TT is taller, but Bodum BISTRO Burr Grinder has a bigger footprint.

Capacity

When it comes to capacity, Moccamaster KM4-TT can hold up to 14 ounces of whole coffee beans, while BISTRO Burr Grinder has a capacity of ‘only’ 8 ounces.

Material and Durability

Moccamaster KM4-TT is built with a combination of aluminum and BPA-free plastic. It comes with a thermal carafe and stainless steel blade.

BISTRO Burr Grinder, on the other side, is made mostly of plastic, and if this seems less sturdy than Moccamaster KM4-TT, believe me, it’s not. Also, a dishwasher-safe container with a rubber grip that comes with it is made of borosilicate glass, which is another plus. Conical burrs are made of stainless steel, and they do the job.

Speed, Heat, and Noise

Both grinders are among the faster grinders on the market. The speed isn’t always a good feature for coffee grinders, and it’s always related to the heat and noise coffee grinders produce. So you’re likely to want to have a fast, quiet, and too hot coffee grinder – you don’t want your coffee burnt.

Moccamaster KM4-TT features an upside-down configuration, which drops the coffee grinds immediately into the collection chamber, far from heat made by stainless-steel blade.

Grind Settings (Particle Size and Consistency)

Here we come to one of the most important features of every coffee grinder – grind settings. The more setting it has – the better. We must admit BISTRO Burr Grinder is a clear winner when it comes to grinding settings.

BISTRO Burr Grinder comes with 12 grind settings – from French press to Espresso. On the other side, Moccamaster KM4-TT aims to make coffee grinds of perfect consistency and rich flavor, but it is not as versatile as BISTRO Burr Grinder. Anyway, used in combination with some of the Moccamaster drip brewers, and that’s the way the manufacturer recommends, it will do the job. It will provide you with a nice cup of French press coffee for sure.

Ease of use

For ease of use, both grinders, Moccamaster KM4-TT and BISTRO Burr Grinder, are as simple as that.

Moccamaster KM4-TT works only with push on a button, while BISTRO Burr Grinder comes with a lot more settings, but once you set it up, it also does the job with only one push on a button.

Final Thoughts

Even if these two coffee grinders belong to different categories, Bodum BISTRO Burr Grinder is a conical burr grinder. At the same time, Moccamaster KM4-TT is a blade grinder. Making a decision which one of them is better wasn’t an easy one.

Decisive influence on our choice is that Bodum BISTRO Burr Grinder has a lot more options to choose from, from French press to espresso coffee. Another pretty important thing is that you can use it along with any coffee maker, while Moccamaster KM4-TT is designed to be used with Moccamaster drip brewers.

So, yes, Bodum BISTRO Burr Grinder is a winner of Bodum BISTRO Burr and Moccamaster KM4-TT coffee grinders battle.