Compare Grinders


	Breville	Eureka
MSRP
MSRP	$199	$499
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	On/Off Button
Dosing Type
Dosing Type	Hopper	Single Dose
Retention
Retention	2 - 3 g	< .5 g
Grind Range
Grind Range	Full - Pour Over to Espresso	Full - Pour Over to Espresso
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	25	12
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	450 rpm	1650 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	Yes	No
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	No
Weight
Weight	2.9 kg	5.6 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Black Aluminum
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Plastic Dose Cup	Aluminum Dosing Cup

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Smart Grinder Pro is positioned as a beginner-friendly espresso grinder with a price point of $199, while the Eureka Mignon Zero caters to intermediate users and comes at a higher price of $499. Both grinders are classified as semi-automatic, but their target audience differs based on skill level and cost. This discrepancy reflects the features tailored to different user experiences.

Brewing Comparison

When examining the grinding information, the Breville Smart Grinder Pro employs a conical burr with a diameter of 40 mm, offering stepped adjustments across a grind range suitable for both pour-over and espresso. It uses a hopper type design with timed auto stop dosing, allowing for easier operation, while it retains about 2-3 grams of grounds. In contrast, the Eureka Mignon Zero features a flat burr with a larger diameter of 55 mm and utilizes a stepless adjustment system, which allows for precise grind size changes on a micron level. It operates with a single-dose hopper and relies on a simple On/Off button for dosing, leading to very minimal retention of less than 0.5 grams.

Features Comparison

In terms of key features, the Breville model does not offer adjustable RPM settings but has a versatile grind range from pour-over to espresso and supports swappable burrs. Conversely, the Eureka Mignon Zero runs at a high RPM of 1650, making it efficient for quick grinding, but it lacks the swappable burr feature. Both grinders provide a full grind range suitable for various brewing methods, but the choice between them significantly depends on user preferences for adjustability and the importance of grind retention.

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