Compare Grinders


	Breville	Weber Workshops
MSRP
MSRP	$199	$1495
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Electric	Manual
Activation
Activation	Touch Button	Hand Crank
Grind Method
Grind Method	Conical Burr	Conical Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	40 mm	83 mm
Adjustment
Adjustment	Stepped	Stepped
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale	10+ micron	5 micron
Dosing Method
Dosing Method	Timed Auto Stop	Manual
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 Turkish
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	25	40
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	450 rpm	rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	Yes	Yes
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	2.9 kg	11 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Aluminium
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Plastic Dose Cup	Magnetic Tumbler

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Breville Smart Grinder Pro, priced at $199, is designed for beginners and features a semi-automatic type, making it user-friendly for those who are just starting in the espresso world. In contrast, the Weber HG-2, available for $1,495, is a manual grinder targeted towards advanced users who may seek a more hands-on approach to their coffee preparation. The significant price difference reflects the intended market and complexity of use between the two grinders. Overall, the Breville appeals more to novice coffee enthusiasts, while the Weber is suited for seasoned professionals.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of grinding information, the Breville Smart Grinder Pro utilizes a conical burr grinding method with a 40 mm stainless steel burr diameter and employs a timed auto stop dosing method. The grinder features a stepped adjustment for grind size that allows for a range from pour over to espresso. On the other hand, the Weber HG-2 also utilizes a conical burr but with a larger 83 mm TiN coated burr, allowing for a finer adjustment scale of 5 microns, thus offering more precision. Its single-dose hopper and manual dosing method align with the needs of advanced users who often value consistency and customization.

Features Comparison

Key features of the grinders highlight their differences: the Breville Smart Grinder Pro operates at a fixed speed with no adjustable RPM, focusing on ease of use across a wide grind range from pour over to espresso. Conversely, the Weber HG-2 incorporates adjustable RPM, enabling users to fine-tune their grinding speed for different brew methods, while its grind range spans from pour over to Turkish coffee, showcasing versatility. Both models offer swappable burrs, further enhancing their customization options.

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