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Comparing Coffee Grinders

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Awards Editors' Choice Award Top Pick Award Top Pick Award  Best Buy Award 
Price $200 List
$199.95 at Amazon		$400 List
$399.95 at Amazon		$269 List
$249.95 at Amazon		$170 List
$149.95 at Amazon		$100 List
$89.99 at Amazon
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Pros Great grind consistency, intuitive interface, relatively clean and quietConsistent grind, superior adjustability, produces minimal staticGood grind consistency, burly componentsAbove average grind consistency, clean operationGood grind consistency, relatively inexpensive
Cons Not ideal for coarser grinds, expensiveLarger footprint, expensiveA bit priceySlightly pricier than some comparable modelsSomewhat loud, can make a mess
Bottom Line This grinder provides top-notch performance in every category except for the coarsest of grindsAn excellent grinder to take your espresso game to the next levelA consumer-level model that is built more like a durable, commercial-level machineUnlikely to win any popularity awards, but just as unlikely to displeaseExcellent performance and one of the best values on the market make this a great choice
Rating Categories Breville the Smart Pro Baratza Sette 270 Baratza Virtuoso+ Baratza Encore Bodum Bistro
Grind Consistency (35%)
7.8
6.7
7.0
6.1
6.9
Cleanliness (25%)
8.7
9.0
7.4
8.0
5.8
Ease of Use (25%)
9.4
8.0
6.7
5.9
7.0
Noise (15%)
8.0
5.0
6.5
6.0
3.5
Specs Breville the Smart Pro Baratza Sette 270 Baratza Virtuoso+ Baratza Encore Bodum Bistro
Grinding Mechanism Conical burr Conical burr Conical burr Conical burr Conical burr
Burr/Blade Material Stainless steel Stainless steel High-carbon steel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Dosing Mechanism Timer Timer Timer Manual Timer
Best Brew Application Pour over, espresso Pour over, espresso Pour over Pour over Pour over, espresso
Dimensions 12.5" x 8.5" x 16.3" 5.12" x 15.75" x 9.45" 6.69" x 6.69" x 12.6" 4.7" x 6.3" x 13.8" 7.6" x 7.1" x 12.5"
Weight 6.0 lbs 7.0 lbs 7.05 lbs 6.8 lbs 3.2 lbs
Cup Material Plastic Plastic Plastic Plastic Glass
Warranty One year limited One year limited One year limited One year limited Two year limited