Compare Grinders


	Breville	Weber Workshops
MSRP
MSRP	$199	$1999
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Electric	Electric
Activation
Activation	Touch Button	Button
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	On/Off Button
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	30
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	450 rpm	150 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	Yes	Yes
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	2.9 kg	9 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Aluminium
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Plastic Dose Cup	Magnetic Tumbler

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

Grinder 1, the Breville Smart Grinder Pro, is priced at $199 and is aimed at beginners, making it an accessible option for those new to espresso making. In contrast, Grinder 2, the Weber Key, is significantly more expensive at $1999 and is tailored for advanced users, reflecting a high level of expertise required to utilize its capabilities. Both grinders fall under the semi-automatic type but cater to very different skill levels.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of grinding information, both grinders employ a conical burr method, but differ in their specifications. The Breville features a 40mm stainless steel burr and includes a hopper type that allows for timed auto stop dosing, promoting ease of use for beginners. The Weber grinder, however, comes with an 83mm TiN coated burr and utilizes a single dose hopper with a manual on/off button for dosing, offering precision and control that appeals to advanced users. The adjustment on the Breville is stepped with a scale of 10+ microns, while the Weber's adjustment is also stepped but more refined at 5 microns.

Features Comparison

When looking at key features, the Breville grinder has a fixed RPM of 450 without adjustment, suitable for a consistent grind suitable for various brew methods. The Weber grinder, on the other hand, offers adjustable RPM (30 to 300), giving advanced users the flexibility to fine-tune their grind speed and consistency. Both grinders come with swappable burrs, allowing for customization depending on user preferences. The wide grind range on both grinders accommodates various brewing methods, from pour over to espresso or even Turkish with the Weber, showcasing their versatility in coffee preparation.

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