Moccamaster KM5
Electrical Coffee Grinders

KM5

Moccamaster

Released Aug 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Feb 13, 2026

Moccamaster KM5 Burr Grinder in the Electrical Coffee Grinders category. The Moccamaster KM5 scores 84/100 based on 8 expert reviews in the electrical coffee grinders category. Coverage includes reviews from Domino, Techradar, Coffeeproathome, and Wired.

Critic Score

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84

based on 8 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Low grind retention(3)
  • Excellent grind consistency(3)
  • Great for drip coffee(3)
  • Stepless adjustment(3)
  • Repairable(3)

Cons

  • Expensive(5)
  • Need to hold down the button to grind(2)
  • Requires regular cleaning(2)

8 Expert Reviews

92

The Moccamaster produces extremely good coffee, better than any other drip I've tried, and its timeless, durable design makes it worth the $330 price tag.

85
Mar 1, 2024

The Moccamaster KM5 is sophisticated in design and performance - but also in terms of its lofty price tag.

85
Apr 15, 2024

The Moccamaster KM5 is an exceptional electric coffee grinder that is well worth the investment for anyone who wants to take their home drip coffee game to the next level.

85
Aug 13, 2025

The Technivorm Moccamaster KM5 Flat Burr Grinder offers excellent grind consistency and is particularly well-suited for drip coffee and pour-over brewing.

82

Heavy and well-made, there's no denying that the Technivorm Moccamaster KM5 is a high-quality burr grinder that would be the perfect companion to a drip coffee maker.

82
Aug 23, 2023

While you might find yourself testing and adjusting grind size initially, once you get up and running with Moccamaster's KM5 Burr Grinder, it's unlikely that you'd ever go back to the pre-ground stuff...

82
Aug 13, 2023

The Moccamaster KM5 is a fantastic burr grinder that's well worth the investment despite its high price and a few niggles in terms of maintenance and operation.

75
Jun 24, 2024

A gorgeous grinder that excels on some grinds, but is a little wasteful and lacking in others.