I have tried a few different coffee machines that grind beans but they’ve all really struggled. This machine is awesome- it grinds the beans to the perfect size and is really easy and intuitive to use once you have it all set up. I will say that it’s a bit loud and randomly makes noises during the day if you leave it on. It also was a little difficult to get the initial settings set up. Overall, it’s an awesome coffee maker and I’d definitely recommend!