Compare Grinders


	Breville	Option-O
MSRP
MSRP	$199	$1585
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Electric	Electric
Activation
Activation	Touch Button	Button
Grind Method
Grind Method	Conical Burr	Flat Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	40 mm	64 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	< .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	9
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	450 rpm	850 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	Yes	Yes
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	2.9 kg	7.8 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	6061-T6 CNC Machined Aluminium
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Plastic Dose Cup	No Information

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Option-O Lagom P64 is a premium espresso grinder priced at $1585, targeting advanced users. In contrast, the Breville Smart Grinder Pro is a budget-friendly option at $199 aimed at beginners. Both grinders fall under the semi-automatic category, but their intended skill levels and price points clearly set them apart.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of grinding information, the Lagom P64 uses flat burrs with a diameter of 64mm, while the Smart Grinder Pro features conical burrs measuring 40mm in diameter. The Lagom P64 employs a stepless adjustment with a precision scale of 1 micron, allowing for precise grind size adjustments, whereas the Smart Grinder Pro has a stepped adjustment with a larger scale of 10+ microns. The P64 utilizes a single dose hopper and dosing is activated by an on/off button, while the Smart Grinder Pro has a hopper allowing for timed auto stop dosing and a manual on/off secondary method. This difference provides the P64 with lower retention of less than 0.1g compared to 2-3g for the Smart Grinder Pro, which can affect grind consistency.

Features Comparison

Key features to note include the Lagom P64's adjustable RPM capabilities, ranging from 300 to 1400 RPM, while the Smart Grinder Pro operates at a fixed RPM of 450. Both grinders offer a versatile grind range suitable for espresso and pour-over coffee, but the P64 stands out with its ability for stepless adjustments across this range. Additionally, both grinders feature swappable burrs, allowing users to customize their grinding experience, reinforcing the P64’s advanced design versus the more straightforward approach of the Smart Grinder Pro.

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