KINGrinder was founded by an ex-1Zpresso engineer and this can clearly be seen in their burr designs. For grinders at each and every price point, their specs are maxed out to give you the most even and high quality extraction. In our opinion, they provide an unbeatable value. However, there is a catch - they don't have the best tactile experience. We have been a long-time retailer for the popular brand Timemore and honestly they have spoiled us with their build quality, crisp CNC details and overall fit and finish. KINGrinder doesn't have that polish, their hand grinders feel utilitarian (the P2 is made of plastic), their adjustment knobs don't click in as satisfying of a way. However, KINGrinders are still highly recommended today because they excel in one extremely important thing - grind quality. Their grinders not only have tighter particle distributions than any grinder at the same price point, but they have better grind size adjustments as well. Because of this, all their grinders, even the most entry level models, excel at both espresso, filter coffee and everything in between. The P2 stands out as a lightweight, travel friendly grinder weighing in just over 300g. Don't let its plastic exterior fool you, its internal components, where it counts, are completely metal. If you take a look at its 38mm burrs, it bears a striking resemblance to the Comandante's 39mm C40 burrs. And just like the C40, the P2 produces bright and vibrant cups with a high degree of clarity. Not bad, considering you could buy six P2 grinders for the price of a C40 and still have change leftover to get a good bag of beans. When compared to Timemore's equivalent hand grinder - the Chestnut C3, the P2 comes out ahead in terms of grind size adjustment (33 microns per click vs 83 microns per click), giving you more grind sizes to play with in the espresso range. Additionally, the heptagonal burr of the P2 produces a clearer and brighter cup of filter coffee, compared to the C3 which delivers a more blended and sweeter cup. In terms of build quality however, the Timemore C3 is definitely superior, with a machined aluminium chassis, compared to the plastic P2 body. But do note this comes at the expense of weight. The C3 at 450g is noticably heavier than the svelte P2 at only 320g. For travelling and backpacking, the P2 may be a better option. Without the rubber sleeve, the P2 fits in an Aeropress, which makes for an extremely compact yet capable travel coffee setup. Key features: 38mm heptagonal (7-sided) burr. 33 micron per click, 30 clicks per rotation. Suitable for espresso and pourovers. Without the rubber sleeve, the P2 fits in an Aeropress Lightweight, portable and durable ABS plastic body.
