This electric pepper mill earned The Best rating from the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute because it quickly ground peppercorns to several levels of coarseness and was easy to use. The Best model easily ground eight grams of pepper in one minute, far superior to lesser pepper mills that ground only six grams or jammed during the process. The coarseness of The Best model's grind adjusts by turning the knob on the spout to produce a fine powder for seasoning delicate sauces or a coarse grind for steak au poivre. The Best model begins to grind as soon as it is tilted over, eliminating the twisting or button-pushing required with less advanced mills. The Best model is refilled through a 1 1/2" opening that is wider than most store-bought spice jars, allowing analysts to quickly fill it with peppercorns. The pepper mills were dropped from 4' and The Best model did not suffer any damage, unlike other pepper mills that shattered and were rendered inoperable. Stainless steel housing. Requires six AAA batteries. 7 3/4" H x 3 1/4" W. (1 lb.)