Compare Grinders


	Breville	Baratza
MSRP
MSRP	$199	$399
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Electric	Electric
Activation
Activation	Touch Button	Button
Grind Method
Grind Method	Conical Burr	Conical Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	40 mm	40 mm
Adjustment
Adjustment	Stepped	Stepped & Stepless
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale	10+ micron
Dosing Method
Dosing Method	Timed Auto Stop	Time
Dosing Type
Dosing Type	Hopper	Hopper
Retention
Retention	2 - 3 g	< .1 g
Grind Range
Grind Range	Full - Pour Over to Espresso	Espresso
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	25	15
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	450 rpm	1100 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	Yes	Yes
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	No
Weight
Weight	2.9 kg	4.1 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Stianless Steel
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Plastic Dose Cup	No Information

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Smart Grinder Pro is priced at approximately $199, making it a budget-friendly option best suited for beginners in the espresso grinding process. In contrast, the Baratza Sette 270 comes at a significantly higher price of around $399 and is aimed at intermediate users who have more experience and skill in coffee preparation. Both grinders are classified as semi-automatic but cater to different user levels, indicating their complexity and features.

Brewing Comparison

Both grinders utilize conical burr grinding methods, with the Breville model having a burr diameter of 40 mm and a stepped adjustment system allowing for precise grind settings across a range suitable for both pour-over and espresso. The Baratza Sette 270 also features a 40 mm burr diameter but offers a combination of stepped and stepless adjustments, allowing for finer tuning specifically optimized for espresso. Each grinder has a hopper-type dosing system: the Breville's primary dosing method is a timed auto-stop, whereas the Baratza uses a time-based method, both serving the benefit of accuracy and consistency in the amount dispensed.

Features Comparison

When it comes to key features, the Breville Smart Grinder Pro does not have adjustable RPM settings, while the Baratza Sette 270 operates at a higher RPM (1100), which contributes to its faster grind speed. The grind range of the Breville is versatile, supporting everything from pour-over to espresso, whereas the Baratza is focused primarily on espresso. Both grinders allow for swappable burrs, which is valuable for maintenance and upgrading burr quality, ensuring they are compatible with evolving user preferences for grind consistency and quality.

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