Sette 270Wi

I love my barattza sette 270wi. Absolutely a beast and very precise. Never had an issue with it, grinding every day for past 2 years. Over 3000 shots made with it so far. Thick crema and body for true authentic Italian espresso. https://preview.redd.it/ls106kmigu9g1.jpeg?width=6120&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9fdac9c1290d8841b2333060d7b655ee209d7478

Profitec Go is a solid buy. You need to spend a decent amount of money on a grinder too. I've got a Baratza Sette 270wi which is great for workflow as it grinds into the portafilter and grinds to weight, but it's a bit plasticy and incredibly loud. Would probably get a Niche Zero grinder if I could turn back time.

Baratza Sette 270Wi, I realy love this grinder. 5 years on, and it's still excellent. The scale is a significant plus

TL;DR: I have only one grinder that I use acros the range. My Fiorenzato AllGround Sense does a great, consistent grid from pour over to espresso. If I did a lot of French press, I might still need a mortar & pestle. I have a Fiorenzato AllGround Sense which, I believe, is just over the 1K$ US threshold. I've had two Baratza's (ESP and Sette 270wi) that did espresso to my liking at the very edge of their range but the motors both died. I then got a flat burr grinder that ground well with more range for espresso but was still in the price range of the Baratzas (400US or so) I won't name the grinder as I neither wish to defend or debate it but the motor also died. I did some research and bought the AllGround Sense for it's beefy motors and because I now had the taste for flat burrs. I've never used the finer third of the dial as for my beans and tastes, it's fine ... enough. I grind some decaf drip for my wife, do some pour overs for friends and have developed a sense of where the dial needs to be. I suspect that the first time I do a dark French press it may not have a fine enough setting bit that day may never come.

I got the Sette Wi on sale for around 500. It’s loud but fast and has very accurate grind by weight.

I love my sette 270wi. Grind by weight is getting left behind for single dosing but the simplicity of set and forget until the bag is empty is the only way I want to play anymore. Add in a brewing controller to brew by weight and espresso becomes "push button get perfection" instead of fumbling around for a god shot. I can't wait for a DF64/84 with a grind by weight system or similar. Throw a slow feeder between and a well sealed hopper and I'd buy one that day. The 270wi is often available for ~$400 used and is worth it unless you are sure you enjoy the ritual as part of the experience. Plus Baratza will fix anything wrong with it.

I love the sette but in the three years I’ve owned it, it’s needed warranty service once and I’m currently having issues with the load sensor. The unit likes to stop grinding every 2g. Now that it’s out of warranty I’m debating repairing or replacing. I just use a scale these days. Less parts to worry about