Hario V60 Electric Grinder Compact N – 39 Grind Settings
☕ Freshly Ground Coffee Without the Manual Work
A delicious cup of coffee starts with freshly ground beans.
The Hario V60 Electric Grinder Compact N is a compact and approachable electric coffee grinder for anyone who wants to improve their daily coffee without using a manual grinder.
Its 39 grind settings cover a broad range—from fine grinding for household espresso equipment and moka pot to medium settings for V60 and AeroPress, and coarser grinding for French press. Durable stainless-steel burrs, an anti-static system and an innovative pump lid help produce a cleaner and more convenient grinding workflow.
Compact enough for almost any kitchen.
Simple enough for everyday use.
Versatile enough to explore different brewing methods. ⚙️
📋 Quick Menu
- ⚙️ 39 grind-size settings
- 🔩 Stainless-steel burrs
- 💧 Developed for V60 and filter coffee
- ☕ Suitable for multiple brewing methods
- 🌬️ Pump lid helps reduce retained grounds
- ✨ Anti-static technology
- 🫘 100 g bean capacity
- 🏠 Compact kitchen-friendly design
- 👃 Honest CoffeeNose verdict
- 🛍️ Recommended brewing combinations
- 🎓 Pour ’n Drip filter-coffee workshop
⚙️ 39 Grind Settings
The V60 Electric Grinder Compact N offers 39 selectable grind settings, allowing you to adjust the particle size for different brewing methods.
Suggested applications include:
☕ Household espresso equipment
🫖 Moka pot
🌀 AeroPress
💧 Hario V60
🔀 Hario Switch
⚗️ Chemex
🟫 Moccamaster
🫙 French press
Hario describes the range as extending from ultra-fine espresso-style grounds to the coarse grind used for a coffee press. Its operating instructions also mention V60, syphon, French press and domestic espresso makers.
Why adjustable grind size matters
Different brewing methods require water to flow through or interact with coffee in different ways.
A finer grind creates more surface area and increases extraction resistance.
A coarser grind allows water to move more freely and is better suited to longer immersion brews.
Adjusting the grind allows you to influence:
✅ Brewing time
✅ Extraction level
✅ Sweetness
✅ Acidity
✅ Body
✅ Flavour clarity
💧 Particularly Suitable for Filter Coffee
Although the grinder offers a broad adjustment range, its most natural application is everyday filter coffee.
It is a practical match for:
Hario V60
Use a medium-fine setting and adjust according to drawdown time and flavour.
AeroPress
Move finer for shorter recipes or slightly coarser for longer immersion and lower-pressure brewing.
Hario Switch
Experiment with medium-fine settings for hybrid brewing or slightly coarser grinding for full immersion.
Moccamaster
Use a medium grind as a starting point, then adjust according to the amount of coffee and water.
Chemex
Move somewhat coarser to accommodate the thicker filter paper and larger recipes.
French Press
Use a coarse grind to reduce sediment and avoid excessive extraction during the longer contact time.
The 39-setting system makes moving between these brewing methods easier than with a fully stepless grinder.
☕ Can the Hario Compact N Grind for Espresso?
Hario lists ultra-fine and household espresso grinding within the grinder’s adjustment range. The official manual notes that grinding takes longer at finer settings and that coffee can occasionally clog when grinding very fine.
Our honest recommendation
The Compact N can be useful for:
✅ Pressurised portafilters
✅ Entry-level domestic espresso machines
✅ Moka pot
✅ AeroPress espresso-style recipes
✅ Occasional fine grinding
For consistently dialling in a professional, non-pressurised espresso basket, we recommend a dedicated espresso grinder with finer adjustment control.
Espresso can react dramatically to a tiny adjustment. With 39 fixed settings, the ideal extraction may occasionally fall between two available positions.
For V60, AeroPress, Moccamaster and other filter methods, the stepped system is practical and easy to repeat.
🔩 Stainless-Steel Burrs
The Compact N uses stainless-steel burrs rather than blades.
A blade grinder repeatedly chops coffee into a mixture of very fine powder and large pieces. A burr grinder controls the space through which the beans pass, producing a more predictable grind size.
This helps support:
✅ More even extraction
✅ Better recipe repeatability
✅ Greater sweetness and balance
✅ Clearer flavour separation
✅ Easier adjustment between brewing methods
The stainless-steel construction is durable and suitable for regular home use.
🌬️ Pump Lid Helps Reduce Retention
Some ground coffee inevitably remains around the grinding chamber, outlet or collection container of many grinders.
The Compact N addresses this with a flexible pump mechanism integrated into the hopper lid.
After grinding, press the pump lid to move air through the chamber and help push remaining coffee into the grounds container.
This provides several practical benefits:
✅ More of your measured coffee reaches the container
✅ Less old coffee remains for the next brew
✅ Reduced coffee waste
✅ A cleaner hopper and grinding pathway
✅ Easier switching between different beans
The system is especially useful when weighing individual coffee portions rather than keeping the hopper permanently filled.
Hario specifically describes the pump lid as a way to blow remaining grounds into the container and leave the hopper cleaner.
✨ Anti-Static Technology
Freshly ground coffee can become statically charged, causing fine particles to cling to the grinder and scatter across the worktop.
The Compact N includes an anti-static feature designed to reduce this effect.
This can contribute to:
🧹 Less coffee around the grinder
☕ Cleaner transfer into the brewer
⚖️ More of the measured dose reaching the container
✨ A tidier daily workflow
Static can still vary with humidity, roast level and grind size. Lightly roasted coffees and very dry environments may naturally create more static.
🫘 100-Gram Bean Capacity
The hopper holds up to approximately 100 grams of coffee beans.
This is enough for:
☕ Several individual V60 brews
🟫 Approximately three to six Moccamaster preparations, depending on size
🌀 Multiple AeroPress recipes
👥 Coffee for several people
🧪 A small comparative tasting session
Although the hopper can hold 100 grams, we recommend adding only the amount required for your current brew whenever practical.
Ground coffee loses aroma much faster than whole beans, and beans also remain fresher when stored in their original resealable bag or a quality vacuum canister.
⚖️ Recommended Single-Dose Workflow
The pump lid makes the grinder particularly useful with a simple single-dose-style routine.
How to use it
- Weigh the coffee beans required for your recipe.
- Add only that amount to the hopper.
- Select the required grind setting.
- Start the grinder.
- Allow all beans to pass through the burrs.
- Operate the pump lid several times.
- Transfer the grounds directly to your brewer.
- Brew immediately.
This method provides:
✅ Better dose control
✅ Fresher coffee
✅ Less coffee left ageing in the hopper
✅ Easier changes between beans
✅ Reduced waste of expensive single origins
🏠 Compact Kitchen-Friendly Design
The grinder has a narrow footprint and a height of approximately 31.2 cm, making it easy to position beneath many kitchen cabinets or on a small coffee station.
Its official boxed dimensions are:
Width: 130 mm
Depth: 185 mm
Height: 312 mm
The boxed weight is approximately 2.1 kg.
The minimalist black body coordinates easily with Hario drippers, kettles, scales and other manual-brewing equipment.
✅ Perfect For
The Hario V60 Electric Grinder Compact N is ideal for:
✔️ Beginning specialty-coffee drinkers
✔️ V60 and pour-over users
✔️ AeroPress enthusiasts
✔️ Hario Switch brewing
✔️ Moccamaster owners
✔️ Filter-coffee drinkers upgrading from pre-ground coffee
✔️ Anyone who finds manual grinding inconvenient
✔️ Small kitchens and coffee corners
✔️ Users who value clear, repeatable grind settings
✔️ Occasional moka-pot or domestic espresso preparation
🔧 Technical Specifications
Product: Hario V60 Electric Grinder Compact N
Article number: EVCN-8B-EU
Colour: Black
Grinder type: Electric burr grinder
Grind settings: 39
Burr material: Stainless steel
Primary application: Filter and manual brewing
Additional applications: Moka pot and compatible household espresso equipment
Anti-static feature: Yes
Retention system: Pump-style hopper lid
Bean capacity: Approximately 100 g
Dimensions: 130 × 185 × 312 mm
Packaged weight: Approximately 2,100 g
Country of manufacture: China
Materials
Main body: Polypropylene, polyacetal, stainless steel and polyamide
Burr: Stainless steel
Hopper and grounds container: AS resin
Hopper lid: Stainless steel and silicone rubber
These specifications are supplied by Hario Europe for model EVCN-8B-EU.
👃 CoffeeNose Tip – Start with the Recipe, Then Adjust the Grind
Do not choose a grind setting in isolation.
Start by deciding how much coffee and water you will use.
Filter-coffee starting ratio
60 grams of coffee per litre of water
Examples:
☕ 15 g coffee → 250 g water
☕ 18 g coffee → 300 g water
☕ 30 g coffee → 500 g water
☕ 60 g coffee → 1 litre water
Then brew and evaluate the flavour.
If the coffee tastes sour, thin or weak
⚙️ Grind finer
🌡️ Use slightly hotter water
⏱️ Increase contact time
🌀 Add controlled agitation
If the coffee tastes bitter, dry or harsh
⚙️ Grind coarser
🌡️ Reduce water temperature
⏱️ Shorten contact time
🌀 Reduce excessive agitation
Change only one variable at a time. Otherwise, you will not know which adjustment improved—or worsened—the coffee.
🆚 Hario Compact N or Smart G PRO?
Choose the Electric Grinder Compact N when:
🔌 You prefer electric grinding
☕ You regularly brew at home
🫘 You prepare larger filter doses
⚙️ You value 39 clearly repeatable settings
🌬️ You want the pump-lid system
🖐️ You do not want to grind manually
Choose the Hario Smart G PRO when:
✈️ You need a travel grinder
🎒 Weight and portability matter most
🔌 You may not have access to electricity
☕ You normally brew for one or two people
🖐️ You enjoy the manual grinding ritual
The Smart G PRO is lighter and easier to travel with.
The Compact N is faster and more convenient for everyday home brewing.
🛍️ Complete Your Filter-Coffee Setup
💧 Hario V60
The natural partner for this grinder.
Combine it with:
- Hario V60 01 or 02
- Plastic, glass, ceramic or metal dripper
- Matching Hario paper filters
- Coffee server
- Pouring kettle
- Coffee scale with timer
The V60 rewards grind adjustment and controlled pouring, making it an excellent brewer for discovering differences between coffees.
🔀 Hario Switch
The Hario Switch combines immersion and percolation brewing.
Use it for:
☕ Consistent full-immersion recipes
💧 Traditional V60 pouring
🔀 Hybrid recipes
🧪 Side-by-side coffee experiments
Its forgiving brewing style makes it particularly suitable for beginners who want great coffee without mastering a complex pouring technique immediately.
🌀 AeroPress
The grinder’s adjustment range works beautifully with different AeroPress techniques.
Experiment with:
- Standard brewing
- Inverted recipes
- Short concentrated brews
- Longer filter-style recipes
- Metal and paper filters
- Flow Control and Prismo-style accessories
Pair the grinder with an AeroPress Original, Clear, Go or XL depending on your preferred brewing volume.
⚖️ Coffee Scale with Timer
A scale is one of the most valuable additions to any filter setup.
It allows you to measure:
🫘 Coffee dose
💧 Brewing water
⏱️ Pouring time
📊 Coffee-to-water ratio
☕ Recipe consistency
Recommended options include:
- Hario Barista Scale
- Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2
- Other scales with at least 0.1 g resolution and an integrated timer
🫘 Recommended WB.coffee Blends
🍓 FJ – Fruity & Juicy
Smooth, balanced and full of juicy fruit character.
A great everyday option for:
💧 V60
🌀 AeroPress
🔀 Hario Switch
🟫 Moccamaster
🌸 FF – Fruity & Floral
Aromatic, elegant and expressive.
Choose this blend when you enjoy:
🌸 Floral aromas
🍑 Delicate fruit
✨ Greater clarity
☕ A lighter and more refined cup
🍫 FC – Fruity & Chocolaty
A versatile blend balancing lively fruit with comforting chocolate sweetness.
An excellent option for households where different people have different flavour preferences.
🌍 Limited-Edition Single Origins
Use the 39 grind settings to explore differences in:
🌱 Variety
🗺️ Origin
⛰️ Altitude
🧪 Processing method
🔥 Roast profile
👃 Aroma and flavour
Visit Amsterdam Coffee Lab in Weesp to taste current coffees before buying a complete bag.
🫙 Cross-Sell: Vacuum Coffee Storage
Buying a grinder means you can keep your coffee as whole beans until the moment of brewing.
Protect those beans with:
- A refillable vacuum canister
- The original resealable WB.coffee bag
- A cool, dark storage location
- Sensible portion sizes
Avoid storing coffee in the refrigerator for daily use. Repeated temperature changes can introduce moisture and unwanted aromas.
For best results, keep the main supply sealed and add only the coffee required to the grinder.
🧼 Keep the Grinder Clean
The pump system helps move loose grounds through the grinder, but it does not eliminate the need for maintenance.
Coffee oils and fine particles will gradually collect around the burrs and grounds path.
Regular care
🧹 Brush away loose grounds
💨 Use a suitable air blower for dry particles
🫘 Avoid oily or artificially flavoured beans
🫙 Clean the hopper and collection container
📖 Follow Hario’s instructions before accessing the burrs
🚫 Never pour water into the grinder body
Disconnect the grinder from the power supply before cleaning.
The official instructions warn that very fine coffee can occasionally clog. If this happens, stop the grinder and follow Hario’s procedure rather than forcing beans or tools into the burr area.
🎓 Pour ’n Drip – Filter Coffee Workshop
A grinder provides control.
Understanding extraction helps you use it.
During our Pour ’n Drip filter-coffee workshop at Amsterdam Coffee Lab in Weesp, you learn how to work with:
⚙️ Grind size
⚖️ Coffee-to-water ratio
🌡️ Water temperature
💧 Pouring technique
📄 Filter-paper differences
🌀 Agitation
⏱️ Contact and drawdown time
👅 Sensory evaluation
Compare V60, immersion drippers and different coffee recipes to understand why the same beans can taste remarkably different from one brew to another.
🎓 Master Your Moccamaster
Using the Compact N with a Moccamaster?
During Master Your Moccamaster, you discover how to improve:
☕ Dose and ratio
⚙️ Grind size
💧 Water distribution
🌀 Coffee-bed agitation
⏱️ Contact time
🌡️ Brewing temperature management
👅 Sweetness, body and clarity
A Moccamaster may appear automatic, but the grinder and recipe still have a significant effect on the final cup.
❤️ Why We Like It at WB.coffee
The Hario Compact N removes one of the biggest barriers to freshly ground coffee:
Not everyone wants to operate a hand grinder every morning.
It is compact, approachable and easy to adjust. The 39 settings give beginners a clear and repeatable way to explore different brewing methods, while the stainless-steel burrs represent a meaningful improvement over blade grinding and pre-ground coffee.
We particularly appreciate:
⚙️ The broad stepped adjustment range
🔩 Durable stainless-steel burrs
🌬️ The practical pump lid
✨ The anti-static system
🫘 The manageable 100 g hopper
🏠 The compact footprint
💧 Its strong focus on everyday filter coffee
It is not our first recommendation for demanding unpressurised espresso. A specialist espresso grinder offers finer adjustment and a workflow designed around the portafilter.
For V60, AeroPress, Hario Switch, Moccamaster and French press, however, the Compact N offers a compelling combination of convenience, versatility and value.
Add freshly roasted WB.coffee beans, a scale and a good recipe, and it becomes a very accessible route to significantly better coffee at home. ☕
📍 Hario Grinders and Specialty Coffee in Weesp
Looking for the Hario V60 Electric Grinder Compact N, a compact filter grinder or Hario brewing equipment near Amsterdam?
At WB.coffee and Amsterdam Coffee Lab in Weesp, you can discover:
⚙️ Electric and manual coffee grinders
💧 Hario V60 and Switch brewers
🌀 AeroPress equipment
📄 Coffee filters
⚖️ Brewing scales and kettles
🫘 Fresh WB.coffee blends and single origins
🛍️ Independent equipment advice
👅 Try-before-you-buy tastings
🎓 Filter-coffee workshops
🥡 Specialty coffee from our coffee bar to-go
We help you combine the right coffee, grinder, brewer and recipe for the flavours you actually enjoy.
