Review of popular DeLonghi coffee grinders. Technical data for models KG 79, KG 89, KG 40, KG 49, KG 521 M and KG 520 M
The Italian company De'Longhi offers its customers several types of coffee grinders. Today we'll take a look at each of them and determine which ones are best for home use and which ones should be left to professionals.
coffee grinder has become an integral part of modern kitchen appliances. Admit to yourself that waking up in the morning and drinking a cup of fragrant espresso or americano is the key to a good day.
Therefore, especially it is important to choose the right coffee grinder that meets all your requirements. Today we will make a detailed review of equipment from De'Longhi, which we hope will help you make the right choice.
Types of De'Longhi coffee grinders
The Italian company DeLonghi (Delonghi) appeared on the market in 1902, so you can rely on the quality of its products - it will always be high. The company offers several types of coffee grinders that meet the tastes of even the most demanding coffee gourmets. There are six in total.
This type is called a knife type, which works on the same principle as a kitchen blender and allows you to perform only one function - grinding grains.
For more advanced coffee lovers there are models KG 79, KG 89, KG 520, KG 521. These are millstones coffee makers, which will allow you to always have fresh powder at your disposal.
Their functionality includes the ability to regulate the number of cups for which you are going to grind coffee, and adjust the degree of grinding.. Upon reaching the desired mark, the machine will simply stop the process of grinding beans, so you no longer have to act blindly, stopping the coffee grinder at random.
Features of models KG 79 and KG 89
Delonghi KG89 or KG79 - the most affordable burr grinders on the Russian market. Modification KG 79 has a fairly large capacity (up to 120 grams), so if you wish, you can grind coffee at once for twelve cups.
Therefore, such a coffee grinder would be ideal for a large family or a hospitable hostess who loves to receive guests.
The coffee grinder has grinding degree selection function, which is provided thanks to special millstones. As a result, you can get a powder for all popular types of coffee: from espresso to americano.
Differs in stability, thanks to existence of the rubberized legs. Also, the device has a built-in timer, allowing you to go about your business while your coffee is in the process of grinding. The body is made of plastic. The coffee grinder is extremely safe, thanks to protection against accidental activation and overheating.
The KG 89 has practically the same technical features as the KG 79.
Their main difference lies in the case. KG 79 is made of plastic, KG 89 is made of stainless steel.
This is where the price difference comes in: the KG 79 is slightly cheaper.
Many users prefer the KG 79 because The plastic case leaves fewer fingerprints and is easier to care for.
Comparative characteristics
| Specifications | KG 79 | KG 89 |
| Grinding system | Millstone | Millstone |
| Power | 110 W | 110 W |
| Capacity | 120 grams | 120 grams |
| Color | Black | GREY-black |
| Design | Ground coffee container | Ground coffee container |
| Cord winder | There is | There is |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 13 x 26 x 16 cm | 13 x 26 x 16 cm |
| The weight | 1.5 kg | 1.7 kg |
| Additional Information | Rubber feet | Rubber feet |
Pros and cons of models
Advantages
- Possibility to choose the desired degree of grinding.
- Grinding uniformity, thanks to the design with millstones.
- Almost silent compared to other models.
- Ease and ease of maintenance.
- Affordable price and the ability to purchase in many online electronics stores.
- Compact and light weight.
- Rubber feet for added stability.
- Safety. Thanks to the protection against accidental switching on, you can not be afraid that your child will accidentally start the machine.
Flaws
- Some buyers complain about poor-quality Chinese assembly.
- The grind is not fine enough.
De'Longhi KG 40
The Delonghi KG 40 helps you grind your coffee as quickly as possible thanks to its outstanding 170W power.. Rotary knives made of stainless steel are built into the coffee grinder.
As a result of their work, you will receive coffee powder, which especially suitable for coffees with a long brewing time using, for example, a geyser or drip coffee maker.
The coffee grinder has enough large volume with compact dimensions (110x250x130 mm). From 90 grams of grains you can get a powder that is enough to make twelve cups of aromatic coffee.
There is only one button on the device, so The KG 40 is extremely easy to use and will take you no more than a couple of minutes to master..
The body of the coffee grinder is made of black plastic. Also model KG 40 is equipped with a removable powder container. The whole coffee grinder is only 890 grams.
For additional security, the manufacturer has added a special system in which an open lid will not allow the coffee grinder to start working, as well as rubberized feet for added stability, which is important for families with small children.
De'Longhi KG 49
Stylish black high quality plastic model will definitely decorate your kitchen.
The coffee grinder belongs to the category of compact, its dimensions are 110x250x130 mm. At the same time, it weighs only 900 grams, which makes it easy to transport it, for example, to the country.
Grinding is carried out thanks to special rotary knives made of stainless steel. The maximum bean capacity is 90 grams, which is quite a lot for a coffee grinder of this class. At the end, you will get enough powder to make twelve cups of coffee.
The main difference between the KG 49 model and the KG 40 model is the presence of a grinding degree regulator. The KG 49 can grind your beans into three fine, medium and coarse grinds.
Also, for additional stability, the device was equipped with rubber feet. The model has a special cord storage compartment.
The package includes a functional brush for cleaning the device, for which it also has a storage compartment.
Features of the models KG 521 M and KG 520 M
Coffee grinder DeLonghi KG521.M belongs to the models of devices for professional use.
Most often, such machines are bought not for home use, but for coffee houses, bars, restaurants, where there is a high traffic and, therefore, a sufficiently large number of grains need to be ground.
Additional strength of the coffee grinder provides stainless steel body, which looks very stylish and easy to care for, since dirt is not absorbed into it.
You can choose from eighteen possible grind settings to get your perfect coffee.
Next to it is scale showing suitable settings for classic espresso, as well as for brewing in a drip coffee maker or in a French press.
With the help of a small LCD display, you can control the selected settings and set the required amount of coffee for making drinks.
The coffee grinder has a large capacity. The finished powder is enough to make fourteen cups of coffee.
Model KG 520 M. Produced under the motto: "Elegance in every detail".
Indeed, this coffee grinder can become a decoration of any kitchen.
It is just as powerful as the option above.
The essential difference is the lack of an LCD display in this device, however, this also entails a reduction in cost., which can be very relevant for those who purchase a coffee grinder for home use.
Comparative characteristics
| Specifications | KG 520 M | KG 521 M |
| Grinding system | Millstone | Millstone |
| Power | 150 W | 150 W |
| Capacity | 350 grams | 350 grams |
| Grinding degree adjustment | Yes, the number of degrees of grinding - 18 | Yes, the number of degrees of grinding - 18 |
| Design | Container for ground coffee (per 170 g) | Dispenser, container for ground coffee (per 170 g) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 15.4 x 38.2 x 24 cm | 15.4 x 38.2 x 24 cm |
| The weight | 2.75 kg | 2.75 kg |
| Additional Information | Cleaning brush | brush for cleaning; color display; automatic detection of container type (container or cone) |
| Color | GREY-black | GREY-black |
Who will suit?
De’Longhi strives to cover the whole market of coffee lovers, so among the coffee grinders they offer, everyone can find something to their liking.
- For home use, the KG 40 and KG 49 models are well suited, which at a relatively low price they give a quality-made powder.
- If you consider yourself a gourmet, then you should pay attention to KG 79 and KG 89 - millstones are allowed to "play" with grindingand, consequently, to feel different shades of coffee taste.
- But the serious KG 521 M and KG 520 M. are best left to professionals: it is unlikely that you will use all their functions every day, but you will have to pay much more for such a coffee maker.
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Useful video
This video provides an overview of the above models, as well as instructions for use:
Although the brand is quite well-known and quite reliable, it is, alas, frankly disappointing in the field of coffee preparation. I had both a coffee machine and a coffee grinder and a coffee maker from this manufacturer, and I'm not thrilled. No, in terms of reliability, everything is more or less, but the quality of the coffee obtained at the output, unfortunately, leaves much to be desired. The company is excellent at heaters and other climate equipment, in vain they climbed into a completely atypical area for themselves ... The only thing that attracts DeLonghi now is prices. That is, the calculation for not very rich and not very prepared clients ...