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De'Longhi · Coffee grinder

De'Longhi

Mixed5.5/10

Family-controlled Italian appliance group, a world leader in home coffee machines, which also owns Kenwood and Nutribullet.

Founded
1902
From
Italy
HQ
Treviso, Italy
Owned by
Independent
Made in
Italy, Romania and China
Also sold as
DeLonghi, Delonghi
www.delonghi.com

Coffee grinder

Mixed5.5/10Budget

De'Longhi's KG79 is one of the best-selling cheap burr grinders, fine for drip or plunger coffee. Reviewers say it cannot grind fine or evenly enough for proper espresso. Buy it only for filter brewing.

Good at

  • Cheap step up from a blade grinder
  • Simple cup-count dosing
  • Dedica grinder comes with a portafilter holder

Weak at

  • Cannot grind fine enough for unpressurised espresso
  • Grind is uneven compared with real burr grinders
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
KG79KG89Dedica KG521

Best for: Filter and plunger coffee on a budget

nzauukushk (not sold)

Coffee grinder brands in Australia

De'Longhi is #7 of 7, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1BaratzaUnited States8.5/10GoodMid-range
2EurekaItaly8.5/10GoodPremium
3NicheUnited Kingdom8.5/10GoodPremium
4TimemoreChina8/10GoodMid-range
5BrevilleAustralia7.5/10GoodMid-range
6RancilioItaly7/10GoodPremium
7De'LonghiItaly5.5/10MixedBudget

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.