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Reddit Reviews
315_JessieYou can do better for 200 .. I own it and absolutely hate it The retention is bad . I’m surprised mine still works from beating the shit out of it Look for a baratza encore esp
AcademaneIf you just want one, get a decent coffee burr that can do fine & coarse. Might cost more but you won’t hate your first latte or espresso. If I had to pick: Baratza Encore or Breville Smart Grinder Pro.
AccordianPowerBalladI recently got one of these, and it's hands down the best grinder I've ever had or even seen. You can fully disassemble them, very well built, pretty quiet.
aezzimidemThis is my setup as well. Works great.
AliveBeautifuII have Bambino and this smart grinder pro. Been using it daily for years and no issue. Disassemble is straightforward and easy to clean. They also match in design and color.
anml99I used a Smart Grinder Pro with my Breville Infuser for years ... and it pulled fantastic shots of light roast. You can find one used for $100 or less.
antihazeThis and a Bambino Plus are a perfect duo, because If I’m not doing espresso, I can grind into the container for French press or aeropress instead. The all in one machines with built-in grinders don’t give you that kind of flexibility.
aussieskier23The BDB is a great machine, was my daily for 8 years, the SGP is a garbage grinder. We are in a golden era of grinders, just get as good as you can afford, don’t skimp.
Rankings by Use Case
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Best for Entry-level espresso
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Multiple Brands - DF54 Series
Best for Light roast espresso
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Multiple Brands - DF54 Series
Best for Multiple brew methods
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Baratza - Encore ESP
Best for Pour-over clarity
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Fellow - Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 Series
