Compare Grinders


	Breville	Niche
MSRP
MSRP	$199	$580
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Electric	Electric
Activation
Activation	Touch Button	Toggle Switch
Grind Method
Grind Method	Conical Burr	Conical Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	40 mm	63 mm
Adjustment
Adjustment	Stepped	Stepless
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale	10+ micron	1 micron
Dosing Method
Dosing Method	Timed Auto Stop	On/Off Toggle
Dosing Type
Dosing Type	Hopper	Single Dose
Retention
Retention	2 - 3 g	< .1 g
Grind Range
Grind Range	Full - Pour Over to Espresso	Full - Pour Over to Espresso
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	25	17
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	450 rpm	330 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	Yes	No
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	No
Weight
Weight	2.9 kg	4.1 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Aluminium
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Plastic Dose Cup	58 mm Grind Cup

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Smart Grinder Pro is a budget-friendly option priced at approximately $199 and is aimed at beginner users. In contrast, the Niche Zero is a more premium offering, retailing around $580, and is designed for intermediate users. Both grinders fall under the semi-automatic category and cater to different skill levels and price points, making them suitable for diverse user preferences.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of grinding information, both grinders use conical burrs, but differ in their design. The Breville features a 40 mm stainless steel burr, and employs a stepped adjustment method, allowing for grind size changes in increments of 10+ microns. The Niche Zero, with a larger 63 mm hardened steel burr, utilizes a stepless adjustment mechanism, providing finer control of grind sizes with precise increments of 1 micron. The Breville uses a hopper dosing method, while the Niche Zero operates through a single dose hopper, ensuring minimal retention (less than 0.1g) for more consistent dosing.

Features Comparison

The Breville Smart Grinder Pro is fixed with a grind range suitable for everything from pour-over to espresso, and its swappable burrs enhance its versatility. On the other hand, the Niche Zero also possesses a similar grind range but features non-swappable burrs, prioritizing durability and precision. Notably, neither grinder offers adjustable RPM capabilities; however, both models are designed with efficient grind speeds, with the Niche Zero grinding 18g of espresso in 17 seconds compared to the Breville's 25 seconds.

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