Compare Grinders


	Breville	Eureka
MSRP
MSRP	$199	$799
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Electric	Electric
Activation
Activation	Touch Button	Button
Grind Method
Grind Method	Conical Burr	Flat Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	40 mm	55 mm
Adjustment
Adjustment	Stepped	Stepless
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale	10+ micron	1 micron
Dosing Method
Dosing Method	Timed Auto Stop	Grind by Weight
Dosing Type
Dosing Type	Hopper	Hopper
Retention
Retention	2 - 3 g	1 - 1.5 g
Grind Range
Grind Range	Full - Pour Over to Espresso	Espresso
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	25	11
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	450 rpm	1350 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	Yes	No
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	No
Weight
Weight	2.9 kg	6.5 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Black Aluminum
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Plastic Dose Cup	No Information

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Smart Grinder Pro is positioned as a beginner-friendly espresso grinder with a price point of $199, making it an affordable option for those starting in the world of espresso. In contrast, the Eureka Mignon Libra caters to intermediate users with a significantly higher price of $799, appealing to those with more experience and refined tastes in espresso preparation. Both grinders are classified as semi-automatic types, focusing on ease of use.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of grinding information, the Breville features a conical burr with a diameter of 40mm, employing a stepped adjustment method that allows users to choose from a grind range that spans from pour over to espresso. It utilizes a hopper for dosing with a primary method of timed auto-stop and a secondary manual option. Alternatively, the Eureka Mignon Libra employs a flat burr of 55mm in diameter and offers a stepless adjustment with an espresso-specific grind range. It utilizes a hopper as well, but relies on a "grind by weight" primary dosing method, providing more precise control for experienced espresso enthusiasts.

Features Comparison

Regarding key features, the Breville Smart Grinder Pro operates at a ground speed of 450 RPM and includes swappable burrs, allowing users to easily replace or upgrade the burrs as needed. It also offers an adjustment scale measuring in 10+ micron increments. On the other hand, the Eureka Mignon Libra operates at a higher speed of 1350 RPM and does not feature swappable burrs. Its stepless adjustment scale offers precision with increments of 1 micron, suitable for those needing fine-tuning in espresso extraction.

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