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

The Weber Workshops "The Key" grinder is priced at $1999 and is tailored for advanced users, offering a higher-end experience for espresso preparation. In contrast, the Breville Smart Grinder Pro comes at a significantly lower price of $199.95, making it suitable for beginners entering the espresso world. Both grinders fall into the semi-automatic category, but their target audiences differ greatly based on price and required skill level.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of grinding information, both grinders utilize a conical burr method, with the Weber grinder featuring an 83mm TiN-coated burr and the Breville equipped with a smaller 40mm stainless steel burr. The Weber grinder allows for stepped adjustments with a fine-tuning capability of 5 microns, while the Breville offers a stepped adjustment with a larger scale of over 10 microns. The hopper type also varies: the Weber incorporates a single dose hopper, promoting precision, whereas the Breville uses a standard hopper with timed auto stops for easier use. Although both grinders have retention, the Weber's retention is remarkably low at <.1g, which is beneficial for minimizing waste.

Features Comparison

Examining key features, the Weber grinder has adjustable RPM, ranging from 30 to 300 RPM, which allows for customization based on the user’s needs. It boasts a grind range capable of accommodating all brewing methods from pour-over to Turkish coffee, providing versatility. On the other hand, while the Breville lacks adjustable RPM, it does have a robust grind range from pour-over to espresso, suitable for various brewing methods. Both grinders feature swappable burrs, granting users the ability to customize their coffee experience further by changing burr types as needed.

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