We use the Shardor 51. I really like it and it's for 79.99 in Amazon. But it only has about 8 steps that are in the espresso range.
SHARDOR Conical Burr Espresso Coffee Grinder Electric with Precision Timer 2.0, Touchscreen Adjustable Burr Mill with 51 Precise Settings for Home Use, Anti-static, Stainless Steel
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8XY968Z
I love my shador grinder, I believe you can get the v1 for under 200. I believe you will be happy with either. I used a jmax hand grinder for several years before “upgrading.” It is very sweet and easy to use/clean.
Yes the breville is worth it. The Philipps grinder isn't worth using.
It's my nonprofessional option that you'll be much better served with the shardor and the breville.
It's basically an endgame budget set-up
I liked my shardor, but I had a deep and narrow (40mm) basket (a Flair Neo Flex) that allows for a coarser grind size. There’s a chance it wouldn’t grind fine enough for a standard, non-pressurized basket.
I have the Shardor flat burr and conical burr grinders. The conical one can make espresso but at settings of 0-3. It's not something I'd choose specifically for espressos but if you're at a bind it can do the job.
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