Compare Grinders


	Breville	Rancilio
MSRP
MSRP	$199	$440
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Electric	Electric
Activation
Activation	Touch Button	Rocker Switch
Grind Method
Grind Method	Conical Burr	Flat Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	40 mm	50 mm
Adjustment
Adjustment	Stepped	Stepped
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale	10+ micron	10+ micron
Dosing Method
Dosing Method	Timed Auto Stop	Lever Dispenser
Dosing Type
Dosing Type	Hopper	Hopper
Retention
Retention	2 - 3 g	1 - 1.5 g
Grind Range
Grind Range	Full - Pour Over to Espresso	Espresso
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	25	30
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	450 rpm	1350 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	Yes	No
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	No
Weight
Weight	2.9 kg	7 kg
Material
Material	Stainless Steel	Plastic
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Plastic Dose Cup	No Information

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Rancilio Rocky Black is priced at $440, making it a higher investment targeted towards beginner users, while the Breville Smart Grinder Pro comes at a more budget-friendly price of $199. Both are classified as semi-automatic grinders and are designed to accommodate users at the beginner skill level. The Rocky is ideal for those new to the espresso brewing process who want a more robust grinder experience. In contrast, the Smart Grinder Pro caters to similarly novice users but with a lower price point.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of grinding information, the Rancilio Rocky employs a flat burr with a diameter of 50 mm, activated by a rocker switch, and features a lever dispensing method, offering precision in dosing. It has a retention level of 1 to 1.5 g and is limited to an espresso grind range with 10+ micron adjustment steps. The Breville Smart Grinder Pro, on the other hand, utilizes a conical burr with a smaller 40 mm diameter and operates through a touch button interface, providing a timed auto-stop dosing method with an added manual on/off option. Its retention is slightly higher, at 2 to 3 g, and has a broader grind range suitable for various types of coffee from pour-over to espresso.

Features Comparison

When looking at key features, the Rancilio Rocky lacks adjustable RPM options, maintaining a fixed 1350 RPM, while the Breville Smart Grinder Pro operates at 450 RPM, also without adjustable settings. The Rocky's grind range is strictly for espresso, whereas the Smart Grinder Pro has a versatile range that accommodates different brewing methods. Additionally, the Breville grinder allows for swappable burrs, enabling users to customize their grinding experience, whereas the Rancilio Rocky has fixed burrs, limiting flexibility in that regard.

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