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What are the best pepper mills under $50?

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Best pepper mills under $50	Price	Weight	Dimensions
-- Peugeot Paris u'Select 9-Inch	$44.95+	9.1 oz	2.25 x 2.25 x 8.90 inches
-- COLE & MASON Derwent	$38.43+	6.4 oz	2.36 x 2.36 x 7.52 inches
-- PepperMills Supreme Model 200	$42.99	16 oz	3.0 x 3.0 x 8.0 inches

Peugeot Paris u'Select 9-Inch

Top Pro

Excellent grind adjustment

This Peugeot mill has 6 pre-set grind levels, which are marked on the base, and it can be adjusted to any level in between. The lowest level can consistently produce an extra fine grind, almost dust-like. See More

Top Con

Needs to be protected from moisture

The wooden adjustment dial on the bottom can get affected by moisture. If used in the kitchen, this mill should be wiped dry after every use, because frequent exposure to water/steam can cause swelling and splitting of the adjustment dial. See More

Specs

Dimensions:2.25 x 2.25 x 8.90 inches

Warranty:Limited Lifetime

Top Pro

Reliable grinding mechanism

Hardened high-carbon steel grinding mechanism has a lifetime warranty. It breaks down the peppercorns in two stages - first, they are cracked by helix-shaped grooves and then ground down by the double row of teeth on the burrs. See More

Top Con

Does not offer a very coarse grind

The coarsest grind level on the Peugeot Paris u'Select equals to about medium coarseness on most of other pepper mills. See More

Top Pro

Eye-pleasing classic look

The classic chess figure-like Peugeot Paris u'Select looks beautiful as a dining table accessory. The 9-inch version comes stained in natural beech and chocolate colors, and for a bit higher price there are lacquered red and white mills available. See More

COLE & MASON Derwent

Top Pro

Wide range of grinding levels

The Cole & Mason Derwent pepper mill has six preset grind levels, clearly marked and easily adjusted by turning the base dial. It can consistently grind peppercorn at a fine level, as well as at a very coarse one. See More

Top Con

Needs to be stored in a dark cabinet

The clear acrylic reservoir of this mill exposes peppers to the sunlight, and that may cause them lose their flavor much faster. See More

Specs

Dimensions:2.36 x 2.36 x 7.52 inches

Warranty:Limited Lifetime

Top Pro

Fast grinding

The high-carbon steel grind mechanism in this pepper mill has seven large grooves, that get finer when they get closer to the base (in comparison, most of the other mills have only five). This construction quickly and efficiently moves peppercorn down toward the teeth of milling burrs. See More

Top Con

Grind level markings can wipe off with use

Some users report that the grind level marking on the bottom dial can fade away, especially if often exposed to moisture. See More

Top Pro

Clear view of the peppercorn reservoir

The clear acrylic middle part of the Derwent model makes it easy to see how many peppercorns are left in the reservoir and when it will need refilling. See More

PepperMills Supreme Model 200

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Top Pro

Comfortable one-handed use

This electric mill is convenient to use for cooks who need to have one hand free for food preparation, or someone with a weaker grip who has trouble using manual pepper mills. See More

Top Con

No very fine grind

The Model 200 has 4 preset grind sizes (most manual mills have 6), and the lowest one does not produce a very fine grind. See More

Specs

Dimensions:3.0 x 3.0 x 8.0 inches

Warranty:Limited Lifetime on grinding mechanism/3 years manufacturing defects

Top Pro

Grinds fast

Electric mills are quite slow, they usually take 1-2 minutes to fill a teaspoon. The Model 200 cuts the time down to about 20 seconds. See More

Top Con

Makes a loud noise

The battery-powered mill makes a loud whirring noise while grinding, so it's more suitable for cooking, not on a dinner table. See More

Top Pro

Universal use

Dual ceramic grinders can handle not only peppercorns but some of the other spices as well. This electric pepper mill easily grinds coriander, fennel, rye, flax, anise, and dill seeds. See More

Top Con

Spreads pepper over a wide area

Two grinders spread crushed pepper widely - you need to hold the mill low over the food, so the pepper doesn't cover the whole plate or kitchen counter. See More

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