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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 502 reviews

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94%would recommend to a friend

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Customers consistently note the Smart Grinder Pro 12-Cup Coffee Grinder's excellent grind quality and ease of use. Many appreciate its overall performance and compact size. However, some customers have mentioned concerns about its price and potential clogging issues with oily coffee beans.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Grind quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid grinder

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use this with a technivorm drip machine and usually weigh the grind out too get my "perfect" ratio... this machine has presets based on granule size and time. I have been able to dial it in and mostly rely on the preset conditions for a repeatable cup of coffee. It's very quiet, easy to clean, and very clean while using. My old grinder spewed grounds all over when I disengaged the container... the design on this is pretty great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Grind quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Breville coffee grinder

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent coffee grinder, use it for espresso and americano. Easy to set grind and amount of coffee per shot, and very consistent grind and volume, easy load into portafilter or included storage canister

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Grind quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great, powerful grinder with plenty of grind sizes

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really like this machine. I had an older breathful model, which I replaced, which had the hopper and grinder combined with the espresso machine, but decided to buy a separate grinder from the machine when I upgraded. This grinder has lived up to expectations, I mostly make espresso, but I also clan beans for a mocha and I like it has such a fast variety of grind sizes. The grinders use and you can easily make adjustments to get the desired grind you want. It looks nice and it’s easy to clean..

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Grind quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Grinder I've ever owned

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Grinder is fantastic, easy to use, and churns out coffee perfectly. I never fill the hopper as I change coffee and espresso very often, but it's big enough for all my needs. Coffee flows smoothly and quietly through this machine. And the settings allow me to dial in the perfect grind for my espresso, french press and drip machine. It's very solid, and very well designed, everything about this unit is well thought out. High end coffee snobs might not care for it, it's less than $1000, but this is a great grinder at a great price for the coffee fan getting into espresso on a budget. This machine is super easy to use and maintain. You might be tempted to buy a cheaper grinder and I can't blame you, but if you are ready to make the leap, and you want these features this machine is the real deal.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Grind quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Only as good as your espresso/coffee machine

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this is my first "fancy" burr coffee grinder, as I'm tired of the mess the fifty dollar grinders cause (coffee dust everywhere, inconsistent grinds both in quantity and quality). - first off, the magnetic espresso insert/coffee insert are impressive, the pull out tray makes it easy to clean, this is a step up from the standard coffee grinders - My coffee maker is nice, but my espresso machine was the best deal on a 15 bar machine I could find at the time. With my previous coffee grinder I needed to tamp down my grounds. With this coffee grinder, and my current machine, if I tamp down the grounds on a fine grind it's too compact for my espresso machine to process. - the grinder, out of the box, ground a double shot of espresso a bit heavy - I've been able to adjust this (and the removeable tray makes for easy clean up when you get an over grind on the espresso cup). - out of the box, for the coffee grind, I've not noticed much difference (outside of a more consistent amount of grounds) - - the use of silicone in the lids (both the whole bean and the ground tray) I would suspect offers a bit more protection from any oxidation of those coffee beans. . . . . is it worth four times the price? Maybe not (if cleanign up coffee dust in your kitchen is part of the daily routine - and it doesn't bother you), but it's certainly a lot less mess and an elevated machine for the at home coffee/espresso drinker

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Grind quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    You get what you pay for

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an expensive, but high quality grinder. I purchased this with the intention of owning it for a very long time; so far, it seems built to last. All of the controls are high quality, the grind size is easy to adjust and extremely uniform, and the output quantity is consistent. I use this for pour over, french press (course), and espresso (fine) grinds, and this machine is easily able to accommodate all three. Conical burr grinders can be a bit challenging to clean, but the parts nicely disassemble to make this chore easier. I found myself cleaning this more often than is necessary at first, as there is very little carryover from one batch of beans to the next. I've also found that the catch tray is slick, as the grounds slide out without much static and it's very easy to clean and replace. I've only owned this a month, so I can't speak to the longevity; but the build quality seems like it should last a while. I'll update this review if something changes.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Grind quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Coffee grinder

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great grinder easy to use and fully adjustable for differant grind types

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Grind quality, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good grind quality for Brewed Coffee

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good coffee grinder, it is kind of expensive but if you compare with good ones it is kind ok, not bad price for what it does. I am using it for brewed coffee only as my Espresso machine has it own built in grinder. I was using Cuisine art burr grinder prior to this, although it was ok the coffee tastes lot better with this grinder. the quality of grind is much more consistent with this, I felt the coffee not over spill in the box on this unit as compare to my cuisine-art unit which spills coffee everywhere. it has attachment for porta filters for Espresso and could be sued I am not sure the grind is fine enough for espresso, I have not tried it yet maybe I will. it is compact not take whole lot of space on counter, it is very good looking as well built with quality materials.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Grind quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works really well.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really a great product. Different settings for grind selection. Easy to clean. Quiet and efficient.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Grind quality, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I Like it!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This coffee grinder works well and has a myriad of grinding sizes that are easy to set. I add the amount of beans that I wish to grind and have the grinding time set to be a second or so more than the grinding requires. Some reviewers have complained about the grinding time being set in 10ths of a second and the time required to set it. Since the time is set with a rotating know rather than a push button I do not have this complaint. In fact, if I just filled the bean hopper and used the grinding time to regulate the amount of coffee ground, I would welcome the ability to set the time in tenths of a second.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Grinder, Good Price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For an affordable coffee grinder, I would definitely recommend this Breville coffee grinder. I bought this one to replace a previous older Breville that was lost in a power surge. It's a bit loud but it works very well and has very good grind uniformity. I make my own coffee blends and love this grinder. It is very easy to use, easy to operate and cleaning is easy as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Grind quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent burr grinder with solid features.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The most important aspect of any grinder is its ability to produce grounds where all of the granules are the identical size, for this allows maximum extraction and consistency. Identical granule size is especially critical for making espresso--a high pressure extraction. This grinder does a decent--but not perfect--job at this. There is minor residual flaking at even the finer grinder settings. But we never bought this to do espresso. We have a $2100 Mazzer (commerical grade) for that. We only needed a grinder to do drip and pour-overs, namely Chemex. And for that purpose, it is hard to find a better grinder at this price point. Not only are the grounds near-excellent, but the programmable features seems second-to-none at this price point. LED display shows calibration of grain size (fine to course) and timer settings, et al ... and you can save your settings for next time. And the hopper seals tight and allows you to remove it full of beans without having to empty it first. Very nice. The consumer-level standard is probably the Baratza Vario, which does produce famously perfect grounds day in and out. But we found the Vario temperamental and we tired for fixing it. So, since we already have a commercial grinder dedicated to espresso, we did not need another Baratza Vario. Sure, the Baratza Vario produces superior results, but at over twice the price the difference is negligible. On a scale of 1 to 10 measuring NON-ESPRESSO grinds, if the Baratza Vario is a 10, then the Breville is a solid 7 or 8. And since no one yet can tell a difference in the coffee results between the two, we feel confirmed that--as long as we are only talking about NON-ESPRESSO purposes--we made the correct choice to get this Breville Smart Pro burr grinder.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Grind quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dino

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s a great machine and easy to use. The output is very nice and you don’t have to clean it every time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works well, easy to use.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The grinder works well given how I use it. I grind enough beans at one time to fill up a plastic tub, which I put in the refrigerator. I also freeze the beans so they don't get oily. Finally, I clean the machine after evey use. I've used a small Krups for years, which was fine, but it was a lot of work to fill the container. The Breville is much easier.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Grind quality, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very handsome appliance

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sleek and easy to store under the cabinets on my counter. Grinds nicely from course for French press all the way down to fine for espresso shots.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Breville Smart Grinder Pro: Precision, Style, and

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Breville Smart Grinder Pro is a great choice for coffee lovers who want one machine that can serve multiple brew styles. Its precision, flexibility, and thoughtful design let you push your coffee game forward without needing multiple grinders. Yes, it has some compromises (coarse grind consistency, timed dosing rather than weight, some UI quirks), but on balance it delivers strong performance and value. For most home users, it strikes an excellent balance between capability and cost.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This is the smart grinder you want

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing product, makes it so easy to get the first glass of coffee in the morning! The ability to dial it down from the size of the grind to duration on just touch of a button is fantastic. If you are looking for a smart grinder and okay with the price, just get it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Coffee grinder

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love using this coffee grinder! So easy and quick to use. There are different options on how to grind it and you can adjust the timing of it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Grind quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth every penny! Great coffee grinder!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use, settings are easy to change and set up. Grinds coffee beans very well according to your setting.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Grind quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Looks great, works great, fairly quiet

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Definitely a solid grinder and the most bang for the buck coffee grinder I've found. Grinds consistently and can really go down to espresso fine. Its fairly quiet but still noticably louder than something like the Fellow Ode. A little but of static sticking but i get shocked by everything in my house during the winter months so i cant blame that solely on the grinder.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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