DeLonghi KG79vsKrups GVX231
83 Kagoo Score
83 Kagoo Score
DeLonghi KG79
£44.99
£44.99 Our Verdict:
Purchasers report that this coffee grinder has a powerful grinder, brilliant features and it's very easy to use. It's a classic and grinding mechanism 120g capacity adjustable grinder settings coffee grinder, with a very good spec and a reasonable price.
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88 Kagoo Score
88 Kagoo Score
Krups GVX231
£39.95
Our Verdict:
The highest scoring burr coffee grinder on the market, with a very good spec and a low price. Our review analysis indicates that this coffee grinder has a powerful grinder and it's very quiet, and easy to use.
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DeLonghi KG79
120g
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327 Reviews |
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Krups GVX231
200g
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25 Reviews |
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Average User RatingThe Krups GVX231 has better user reviews than the DeLonghi KG79. The average user reviews score for the Krups GVX231 is 96% based on 25 reviews, where as the average score for the DeLonghi KG79 is 82% based on 327 reviews.
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Average Brand RatingDeLonghi has a better average brand rating than Krups. The average brand rating for DeLonghi is 95% based on 440+ reviews, where as the average brand rating for Krups is 92.1% based on 80+ reviews.
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DeLonghi KG79 | Krups GVX231 |
130 months old | 57 months old Best |
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1 year | 2 years |
Coffee Beans Capacity'Coffee Bean Capacity' denotes the amount of coffee beans that the grinder can hold at once time. A larger capacity means that more coffee can be ground in a single session, without the need to refill the grinder. |
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Price |
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DeLonghi KG79 | Krups GVX231 |
Superb Value for Money
36 people agree 7 people disagree
Stunning value for its minimal cost... Brilliant value for money. Excellent consistent fine grind. Makes an amazing difference to the morning coffee. Wonder why I procrastinated for so long ... ... as bad as my older blade grinder... Ease to use. Good build quality. Value for money. Noisy. ... but second was delivered immediately excellent service and an excellent product for a good price, thanks to Customer Service...
JIM - (Argos.co.uk)
April 2015
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Excellent Value for Money
7 people agree No people disagree
... espresso machine... Easy to clean. Ease to use. Good build quality. Value for money. Looks good. Noisy. ... addition to a hand grinder - we are very pleased with the result! Great value for money... Only negative is that it's a bit of a messy job!
Alex - (Ao.com)
December 2018
... kitchen. I would re buy another if I had any issues with this one. Great value for money...
David - (Ao.com)
December 2018
Great value for money and does the job well. Can't find anything for the same price that compares...
Andy - (Ao.com)
December 2018
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Robustness |
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DeLonghi KG79 | Krups GVX231 |
Very Well Made
5 people agree No people disagree
... comment too much but does look sturdy and well made as all De'Longhi products are hopefully it will give years of service... Well made, steady product. Grinds coffee very well. A bit noisy during opperation though... Functional sleek design with well made knobs and safety mechanisms built in. It's made to a high quality finish even down to the way the plastic lid pops ... Functional sleek design with well made knobs and safety mechanisms built in. It's made to a high quality finish even down to the way the plastic lid pops ... Reliable
5 people agree 1 person disagrees
Used this coffee grinder for months now, it works perfectly, is reliable and best of all makes a smashing cup of coffee. Thank you... Really good and reliable operation and perfect grinds... ... sprayed around by the static electricity it generates, it has given me reliable service for around 18 months. It has always made strange wailing noises ... ... keeps on going. I tend to grind for 30 seconds at a stretch and so far it's been utterly reliable, for three years.. This you cannot do with the DeLonghi ... Really Well-Built
4 people agree 2 people disagree
... but nowhere near as bad as my older blade grinder... Ease to use. Good build quality. Value for money. Noisy. ... isn't fine enough for espresso machines even on its finest setting. Really good build quality and design though... I looked for ages for a good coffee grinder, tried a couple of hand grinders too, but eventually got this one. It works well enough and grinds well fo ...
Will668 - (Johnlewis.com)
May 2018
I own a French press and espresso machine - both are well served by this grinder because of its many coarseness settings. Previously I used ready-grou ...
Nickyg222 - (Johnlewis.com)
April 2016
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Well Made
2 people agree No people disagree
Seems well-built with proper burr grinder and multiple grind settings. Haven't had it long but so far so good. Chose it as was recommended by Which magazine...
LondonCoffeeLover - (Ao.com)
January 2019
... select the amount of coffee grains you require. It seems a very robust, well made product and I like the fact the dials make positive clicks with each ...
J - (Ao.com)
September 2018
Strong and Durable
2 people agree No people disagree
... so that I can use it with both my espresso machine and cafetiere. Seems quite robust...
Karen - (Ao.com)
November 2018
... machines. You can also select the amount of coffee grains you require. It seems a very robust, well made product and I like the fact the dials make positive ...
J - (Ao.com)
September 2018
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DeLonghi KG79 | Krups GVX231 |
Compact
10 people agree No people disagree
Lovely compact grinder, looks good on a worktop...
Magical - (Argos.co.uk)
October 2017
Fantastic grinder - compact and easy to use. You just set the dial as to how many cups worth of coffee you want and press the button and it does it for ... ... time as possible is far more important than the kit you use. The machine itself is very compact and exudes quality despite its plastic casing. The settings ... ... but hey, it's grinding coffee, it's got a good storage unit at the top, it's compact and it does various settings. It's a great price and you won't regret ... Thick
2 people agree No people disagree
... are truly excellent. I've tried different coffees, and I always get that smooth thick crema at the top and a very consistent flavour. Go ahead, you won't ... ... available space around and under the rotating lower burr was completely full of a thick compacted mixture of fine coffee dust and natural coffee grease ... A Good Size
2 people agree No people disagree
... type grinder produces. By comparison, the Dualit produces a grind of consistent size - no dust to fly everywhere, and no coarse pieces which would not ... Nice size very neat use all the time can grind fine too course... |
Compact
2 people agree No people disagree
... said,It grinds exactly the amount of coffee you programIn short time, compact size,sound of motor gentlyand pleases,it has different modes to grind the ...
Dalia - (Ao.com)
December 2018
Very compact stylish grinder that does the job. I like the fact it has different grind settings from smooth to course so that I can use it with both my ...
Karen - (Ao.com)
November 2018
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Design |
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DeLonghi KG79 | Krups GVX231 |
Very Well Designed
37 people agree 4 people disagree
... remembered the process as a bit messy, and not worth the hassle. BUt this product is well designed, and keep mess to zero or an absolute minimum. I only ... ... Grinds perfectly fine enough for good espresso with lots of cream on top. Good shape, easy to use without getting too much coffee all over the kitchen. ... ... ground coffee is amazing, and this is the ideal machine for the home. It is well designed, easy to use and sits well on the work surface...
John - (Argos.co.uk)
January 2018
Compact and well designed, this is a quality burr grinder giving easy and consistent grinds in specific quantities without the mess or effort of a manual ...
Ritchie - (Argos.co.uk)
February 2015
Good-Looking
12 people agree 1 person disagrees
... it is not a very good looking design, too boxy and square. Other makes of grinders look better. I chose this one purely because it was on a very good price ... Not only does this look good, and require less effort than a 'blade' grinder, it's significantly quieter and you can simply press the button and leave ... ... setting for expresso. I think for the price it's a really decent and beautiful product... ... producing an excellent grind with a minimum of fuss.Not the most beautiful item in the kitchen - a very boxy design, but very functional...
Ben - (Argos.co.uk)
April 2015
Neat
3 people agree No people disagree
... owned it doesn't suffer with static and coffee gind going every where! It's neat and just does the job... ... benefits of grinding your own coffee to your own requirements. It is a neat little unit and, naturally, a little noise when grinding coffe, which is what ... Excellent product. Neat looking and easy to use. It is helping to make wonderful coffees! Smooth
3 people agree No people disagree
... would struggle to push the plunger through, but since using this machine it's as smooth as my baldy head... ... are truly excellent. I've tried different coffees, and I always get that smooth thick crema at the top and a very consistent flavour. Go ahead, you won't ... ... quiet. However coffee grounds draw is not easy to open with wet hands. Handle is too smooth...
Coffee - (Argos.co.uk)
January 2015
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Good-Looking
3 people agree No people disagree
Very compact stylish grinder that does the job. I like the fact it has different grind settings from smooth to course so that I can use it with both my ...
Karen - (Ao.com)
November 2018
... - perfect for me, I like good coffee but am not an expert barista! Looks very stylish and is much quieter than other machines I have used... Quiet. Ease ...
Amanda - (Ao.com)
October 2018
Easy to use and excellent quality. I like the overall look of the grinder, and would recommend it to a friend...
Torode - (Ao.com)
December 2018
Neat
2 people agree No people disagree
It's a neat and not to fiddly to use and the cup/grind ratio is an excellent combo. Delivery was fast so great service...
S - (Ao.com)
November 2018
Neat little machine, which takes up very little space on the worktop. Good range of grind grades and the whole process is completed very quickly and easily, ...
Myndy - (Ao.com)
April 2018
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Ease of Use |
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DeLonghi KG79 | Krups GVX231 |
Very Easy to Use
67 people agree 2 people disagree
Very pleased, easy to use and excellent espresso grind... ... a different make. I have been really pleased with it so far, and it is so easy to use and clean. I have a De'Longhi coffee maker so the two match perfectly. ...
Janfran1 - (Johnlewis.com)
March 2016
... amazing, and this is the ideal machine for the home. It is well designed, easy to use and sits well on the work surface...
John - (Argos.co.uk)
January 2018
... espresso with lots of cream on top. Good shape, easy to use without getting too much coffee all over the kitchen. Better than any other grinder I have ... Has Good Controls
2 people agree No people disagree
I wanted to like this grinder. The build quality and controls are excellent, but the thing that matters, the quality of the grind, lets it down. If you ... ... tops. I find this grinder to be excellent. It has all the control needed to finely tune into the flavour of the bean; I always aim for minimum acidity ... |
Very Easy to Use
4 people agree No people disagree
Very easy to use - perfect for me, I like good coffee but am not an expert barista! Looks very stylish and is much quieter than other machines I have used... ...
Amanda - (Ao.com)
October 2018
Easy to use and excellent quality. I like the overall look of the grinder, and would recommend it to a friend...
Torode - (Ao.com)
December 2018
Bought as a gift, my parnets have found it very easy to use with simple controls. Very pleased with the grinder, gives great consistency and is much easier ...
W123 - (Ao.com)
December 2018
I like the grinder. I've had a Krups grinder previously but this is easy to use, has a good consistency of grind, is quiet and small enough to fit perfectly ...
David - (Ao.com)
December 2018
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DeLonghi KG79 | Krups GVX231 |
Noisy
17 people agree 12 people disagree
... it's not perfect but I've had this for a year now and it's fantastic, it's noisy but hey, it's grinding coffee, it's got a good storage unit at the top, ... Good budget grinder, does the job. Is a little bit noisy but I got used to it... ... set my desired qunatity and corsness, it produces the same day after day.It is noisy but nowhere near as bad as my older blade grinder... Ease to use. ...
Danny - (Ao.com)
January 2017
... corner to pour from. so that's a bit more mess. Not a biggie, though. It IS quite noisy and it DOES drown out a boiling kettle. Not as whisper-quiet as ... |
Really Quiet
4 people agree No people disagree
... very quickly and easily, resulting in a really nice cup of coffee. Can't say it is quiet, but then I didn't expect it to be and in any case, it is running ...
Myndy - (Ao.com)
April 2018
... absolutely fantastic. A burr grinder far outshines the old one I had. It's very quiet and almost gurgles when grinding beans. As for the aroma well it ...
Mrs - (Ao.com)
March 2018
... grinder previously but this is easy to use, has a good consistency of grind, is quiet and small enough to fit perfectly in the kitchen. I would re buy ...
David - (Ao.com)
December 2018
... but am not an expert barista! Looks very stylish and is much quieter than other machines I have used... Quiet. Ease to use. Value for money. Looks good.
Amanda - (Ao.com)
October 2018
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DeLonghi KG79 | Krups GVX231 |
Has a Powerful Grinder
93 people agree 26 people disagree
... Comes witha type-g cord for UK use, and three clicks past medium is the perfect grind for how I like it with my aeropress and v60. I use a coffee brush ... Simple to operate machine that produces excellent ground coffee...
Lenny - (Argos.co.uk)
March 2018
Very good indeed for producing an excellent grind with a minimum of fuss.Not the most beautiful item in the kitchen - a very boxy design, but very functional...
Ben - (Argos.co.uk)
April 2015
... anything other than espresso machines. Verdict: perfect ground coffee for French plunger type coffee press. Highly recommended if this is your drinking ... Provides an Even Grind
14 people agree 1 person disagrees
Great grinder use it every day! The fresher the bean the better the coffee! Not sure why some people say it doesn't grind fine enough! ... blades to cut coffee beans, amongst other things, this burr grinder gets the oil out of the bean properly and consequently the flavour of the coffee is ...
John - (Argos.co.uk)
July 2016
This is a fabulous coffee bean grinder. I've had it for about half a year now, and it's generating the best coffee ever, better than your Costas or Starbucks, ... This is the Best grinder for price. Gets the bean fine enough for Espresso or coarse for your cafetiere. Quiet when grinding and also tuff construction. ...
Debbiedoesdallas - (Argos.co.uk)
March 2015
Provides Good-Tasting Grounds
4 people agree No people disagree
Very tidy, clean, compact, and effective grinder. Espresso taste definitely better... ... made with of freshly ground coffee beans is wonderful & really makes a huge difference to the taste; the aroma is wonderful too. I like espresso and found ... ... modification in under 5mins and OMG the crema and taste of my finely ground coffee is out of this world, best purchase I have ever made highly recommended... Nothing better than the smell and taste of freshly ground coffee, I bought this one due to reading good reviews about it and I wasn't let down... |
Has a Powerful Grinder
7 people agree No people disagree
It's a neat and not to fiddly to use and the cup/grind ratio is an excellent combo. Delivery was fast so great service...
S - (Ao.com)
November 2018
... consistency for either v60 dripper or French press. The burr is better than blade as it gives a more consistent grind. There's plenty of space to grind ...
Owen - (Ao.com)
January 2019
... little machine, which takes up very little space on the worktop. Good range of grind grades and the whole process is completed very quickly and easily, ...
Myndy - (Ao.com)
April 2018
... think this is the best grinder on the market. Love that you can easily take the ground coffee out in the container. Grinds to a good range of fineness. ...
Ms - (Ao.com)
September 2018
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Cleaning |
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DeLonghi KG79 | Krups GVX231 |
Easy to Clean
12 people agree No people disagree
... of this cost should). The grinds go into a plastic bin which while easy to clean should really have been made of anti-static plastic. The grind tends to ... I am delighted with this coffee grinder. It is simple to operate, easy to clean and grinds the beans ideally for espresso... ... the grind is consistent. That's the main point here. It's easy to clean doesn't take up much space...
Emil - (Argos.co.uk)
April 2015
... coffee and one dial for the grade of the grind. Nice and simple. Also very easy to clean out. I am no coffee expert but, for a novice, this grinder is ... Hard to Clean
2 people agree No people disagree
... took a day or two to get it right for me. The only drawback I have found is that it's a little difficult to clean. There are other, much more expensive ... ... After few days of use it started to get stuck while grinding. And it's hard to clean. Returned it... |
Easy to Clean
2 people agree No people disagree
... fineness. I mainly use for filter coffee but also with espresso machine... Easy to clean. Ease to use. Good build quality. Value for money. Looks good. ... ... you're running a coffee shop. Much better than a hand grinder and easy to clean up after use. Hope it lasts but there's a 2 year guarantee just in case...
Owen - (Ao.com)
January 2019
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Key Features | DeLonghi KG79 | Krups GVX231 | ||
Coffee Beans Capacity | 120g |
200g
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Grinding Mechanism |
Burr
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Burr
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Adjustable Grinder Settings |
Adjustable grinder settings
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Adjustable grinder settings
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Technical Details | DeLonghi KG79 | Krups GVX231 | ||
Colour |
Black
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Black
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Material |
Metal
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Metal
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Cup | 12pieces | 12pieces | ||
Cord Storage |
Cord storage
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Unknown - Click to provide data | ||
On/off Switch |
On/off switch
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Unknown - Click to provide data | ||
Auto Power Off |
Auto power off
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Unknown - Click to provide data | ||
Safety System |
Safety system
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Unknown - Click to provide data | ||
Timer |
Timer
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Weight & Dimensions | DeLonghi KG79 | Krups GVX231 | ||
Height | 260mm | Unknown - Click to provide data | ||
Width | 130mm | Unknown - Click to provide data | ||
Weight | 1.5kg | Unknown - Click to provide data | ||
Depth | 160mm | Unknown - Click to provide data | ||
Cord Length | 1m | Unknown - Click to provide data | ||
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Power | DeLonghi KG79 | Krups GVX231 | ||
Typical Power Consumption | 110W | 110W | ||
Power Rating | 110W | 110W |