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They aren't as common as manual grinders, but they're handy as hell.

Manual weed grinders are a dime a dozen. Some of them are pretty crappy, some of them are nearly perfect, and all of them require you to physically move your wrists and hands in a twisting fashion to activate the blades. Human error worms its way into the process. And for some, that dexterity just isn't possible. The electric weed grinder category is more niche, and it isn't exactly abounding with options (unless you want to sacrifice your coffee grinder or actual herb grinder to the cause, and get it sticky with resin in the process). But it leaves less room for mishaps and can be easier to use. Besides, the weed itself will grind more uniformly.

There are three crucial features to keep in mind when looking for a good electric grinder: its energy source, its storage capacity, and its shape. Below, you'll find nine grinders that are all great, but that are also all tailored to a slightly different need. Pens are more subtle, rechargeable batteries ensure longevity, more expensive grinders have smarter blades, larger storage chambers keep you supplied for more sessions, and so on. But once you pick one, smoking, vaping, or otherwise ingesting weed becomes all the more enjoyable.

On a final note: Always keep in mind from whom you purchase your weed, as it really does matter. Responsible cannabis players pay tribute to the minority communities unfairly targeted by the war on drugs and then left out of the cannabis boom. Buy where it counts.

This is the best, budget-pleasing, pen-shaped electric grinder you'll find. The blades are strong, sharp stainless steel (you can watch them work through the window in the pen's cap). After grinding, the pen stores excess and dispenses it when you need it through a narrow nozzle. A rechargeable battery seals the deal.

This is an inexpensive and tactile grinder that you'll be able to operate with one hand—slicing and finely dicing the weed, dispensing it neatly, then storing the extra for a later session. When it comes to going mobile, its slim body can fit into any pocket, and its sturdy build can endure bumps and thuds to protect what's inside. With a battery, Chewy will mill your produce for hours and days.

As close to machine learning as the cannabis industry has come, Otto is a smart grinder that automatically determines the speed, direction, and power required to grind based on readings of what's in its chamber, then deposits what it mills into a pre-roll cone. It's not made for storing ground weed. It's made for smoking freshly cut marijuana.

Made from stainless steel, this pen-style grinder has some heft to it, but it'll last a good, long while. The blades thresh through dry herb at the push of a button, and the cap unscrews to reveal a spout for dispensing the final product. It also stores enough for more than one session. All around, it's a high-tech device with all the features you'll need. (It comes in matte black, too.)

Bear with us. Though it's technically a tobacco shredder, it's gotten praise for shredding weed too, particularly from medical marijuana users or users with less hand dexterity than they used to have. It's basic with a wired, one-button-push operation much like a small coffee grinder. But it gets the job done, fast, so fast that if you grind for too long, the weed might actually turn into dust.

A twofer of a grinder, this pen features a manual grinder on one end—so yes, you'll have to move your wrists—and a storage container on the other. Take it with you, and when you want to partake in some ground weed, press the (electric) dispenser button. It'll deposit just enough. It's also modular, transforming into bigger or smaller pens to suit the day's needs.

You can tell a lot of thought was put into engineering this rechargeable drill, capable of grating or shredding even the toughest buds efficiently. Bonus points are given considering not a whole heck of a lot of dough is required to get one.

A plug-in style might be a dealbreaker for some, but Cool Knight makes sure its electric grinder is suited for all sorts of marijuana milling at the kitchen counter. It can cap 120g of herbs in just 10 seconds, and its lid design gives you the room to grind your supply coarse, medium, or fine. If you can manage to reserve this moment for time spent at home, near an outlet, this one is worth it.

You like the reliability and control of a manual grinder, but the thought of potential spills and messy dispensation scares you. Let Tectonic9, the best of two worlds, carry you forward. It’s got manual grinding for producing smooth, fluffy ground materials, and electric auto dispense powered by vibration motor to evenly pour out buds through the spout. It's also portable, so there's that.