Overall, this is a great grinder for the $200 price point! It is awesome to see companies get closer to the budget range for well built espresso grinders. The 20 steps of small adjustments for espresso are great, and the ability to jump into coarse grinds for filter coffee is also nice to have. It definitely isn't amazing at any particular thing, but it does a good job across the board for those looking to get into grinding their own beans!
The Good & Notable Upgrades
Getting this grinder over the original is worth the $50.
- Super easy adjustments - The first 20 steps are very small and are meant for dialing in espresso. Once you hit step 21, the thread changes and each step becomes larger which allows for a lot of options between 21-40. Twisting the bean hopper to change grind size is super great.
- Single-dose cup - The included single dose cup as well as the full bin is a nice touch.
- Easy cleaning - This version allows the entire burr set to be removed for cleaning, which is a major improvement over the original where the bottom burr could only be removed if you tore most of the grinder apart. This will definitely help with longevity.
The Bad
I've got two main complaints about this grinder:
- Noise - True to the Baratza name, this grinder is very loud. Those who live with you will definitely know you're making coffee.
- Retention - This grinder has a notable amount of retention on the first grind, I measured ~0.7g of the bean I was using. This isn't a huge issue on its own, but I've found it can end up causing grounds to fall out and make a mess. I've gotten used to rocking the unit back and forth a couple times which helps, but I still seem to end up with grounds on the bottom quite often. I've found that the 3rd party single dose hopper with the bellow (~$40) almost completely solves for this issue.
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| capacity | — | 5 ounces | 14 ounces | — | 230 grams | 5 ounces |
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| weight | 5.56 pounds | 3.1 kilograms | 3.2 kilograms | 3.93 kilograms | 6.88 pounds | 5 ounces |
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Effective Espresso Coffee Grinder
This grinder is focused on grinding coffee. The only option is how fine you want to grind - easy to operate including the grind size selection. I only use this for grinding decaffeinated coffee for my super automatic espresso machine, “pre-ground coffee for the bypass chute.” The coffee grind is consistent. I added an aftermarket smaller hopper and bellows reducing the overall grinder size and aiding with purging coffee remains post grinding. All in I’ve been using this for a month this machine does its job well. I would recommend this as an entry level espresso grinder. There are 20 settings for espresso coffee grind size. I find the espresso grinds to be consistent and powdery. There is some clumping that is easily managed with a simple WDT which most people that make espresso would have. I prefer this vs having an integrated ionizer which can be one more thing that could potentially fail. The machine can also grind more coarse coffee for drip, pour over and French press coffees making it highly versatile.The machine has some heft for its size. The fit and finish are good. All in this is an effective coffee grinder and I would recommend it.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2023
Size: 14.5cm x 14.5cm x 33.5cmColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Overall, this is a great grinder for the $200 price point! It is awesome to see companies get closer to the budget range for well built espresso grinders. The 20 steps of small adjustments for espresso are great, and the ability to jump into coarse grinds for filter coffee is also nice to have. It definitely isn't amazing at any particular thing, but it does a good job across the board for those looking to get into grinding their own beans!
The Good & Notable Upgrades
Getting this grinder over the original is worth the $50.
- Super easy adjustments - The first 20 steps are very small and are meant for dialing in espresso. Once you hit step 21, the thread changes and each step becomes larger which allows for a lot of options between 21-40. Twisting the bean hopper to change grind size is super great.
- Single-dose cup - The included single dose cup as well as the full bin is a nice touch.
- Easy cleaning - This version allows the entire burr set to be removed for cleaning, which is a major improvement over the original where the bottom burr could only be removed if you tore most of the grinder apart. This will definitely help with longevity.
The Bad
I've got two main complaints about this grinder:
- Noise - True to the Baratza name, this grinder is very loud. Those who live with you will definitely know you're making coffee.
- Retention - This grinder has a notable amount of retention on the first grind, I measured ~0.7g of the bean I was using. This isn't a huge issue on its own, but I've found it can end up causing grounds to fall out and make a mess. I've gotten used to rocking the unit back and forth a couple times which helps, but I still seem to end up with grounds on the bottom quite often. I've found that the 3rd party single dose hopper with the bellow (~$40) almost completely solves for this issue.
The Good & Notable Upgrades
Getting this grinder over the original is worth the $50.
- Super easy adjustments - The first 20 steps are very small and are meant for dialing in espresso. Once you hit step 21, the thread changes and each step becomes larger which allows for a lot of options between 21-40. Twisting the bean hopper to change grind size is super great.
- Single-dose cup - The included single dose cup as well as the full bin is a nice touch.
- Easy cleaning - This version allows the entire burr set to be removed for cleaning, which is a major improvement over the original where the bottom burr could only be removed if you tore most of the grinder apart. This will definitely help with longevity.
The Bad
I've got two main complaints about this grinder:
- Noise - True to the Baratza name, this grinder is very loud. Those who live with you will definitely know you're making coffee.
- Retention - This grinder has a notable amount of retention on the first grind, I measured ~0.7g of the bean I was using. This isn't a huge issue on its own, but I've found it can end up causing grounds to fall out and make a mess. I've gotten used to rocking the unit back and forth a couple times which helps, but I still seem to end up with grounds on the bottom quite often. I've found that the 3rd party single dose hopper with the bellow (~$40) almost completely solves for this issue.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
Size: 14.5cm x 14.5cm x 33.5cmColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
Size: 14.5cm x 14.5cm x 33.5cmColor: WhiteVerified Purchase
This grinder is focused on grinding coffee. The only option is how fine you want to grind - easy to operate including the grind size selection. I only use this for grinding decaffeinated coffee for my super automatic espresso machine, “pre-ground coffee for the bypass chute.” The coffee grind is consistent. I added an aftermarket smaller hopper and bellows reducing the overall grinder size and aiding with purging coffee remains post grinding. All in I’ve been using this for a month this machine does its job well. I would recommend this as an entry level espresso grinder. There are 20 settings for espresso coffee grind size. I find the espresso grinds to be consistent and powdery. There is some clumping that is easily managed with a simple WDT which most people that make espresso would have. I prefer this vs having an integrated ionizer which can be one more thing that could potentially fail. The machine can also grind more coarse coffee for drip, pour over and French press coffees making it highly versatile.
The machine has some heft for its size. The fit and finish are good. All in this is an effective coffee grinder and I would recommend it.
The machine has some heft for its size. The fit and finish are good. All in this is an effective coffee grinder and I would recommend it.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
Size: 14.5cm x 14.5cm x 33.5cmColor: BlackVerified Purchase
I’ve only had it a month, but I’ve used it for drip coffee, cold brew, and espresso. It works great for all of them. You have to play with it a bit to get the grind just right, but I imagine that’s true for any grinder. It is so much easier than using even a good hand grinder. It is sort of noisy but it only takes a few seconds to grind all the beans. It does retain a tiny bit of grinds but not enough to affect the taste of the coffee. It looks nice sitting on the counter, too.
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Angel Fernando Avilés López
Excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on April 28, 2024Size: 14.5cm x 14.5cm x 33.5cmColor: BlackVerified Purchase
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This is the 110V version for US only, will not work with 220V in UK and EU
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 12, 2023Size: 14.5cm x 14.5cm x 33.5cmColor: BlackVerified Purchase
G. Avelar
Excelente molino, aunque tiene algunos inconvenientes…
Reviewed in Mexico on April 7, 2023Size: 14.5cm x 14.5cm x 33.5cmColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Diego de la Torre León
Excelente calidad, fácil de calibrar. Mis espressos mejoraron bastante con este molino.
Reviewed in Mexico on April 1, 2024Size: 14.5cm x 14.5cm x 33.5cmColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Diego de la Torre León
Reviewed in Mexico on April 1, 2024
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Sandor
Excelente opción.
Reviewed in Mexico on January 26, 2024Size: 14.5cm x 14.5cm x 33.5cmColor: BlackVerified Purchase
