Breville BCG820BSS Smart Grinder Pro for Coffee and Espresso, Brushed Stainless Steel
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$199.95
Updated May 14, 2026 · 1 min read
The consensus
What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the Breville Smart Grinder Pro is the most consistently recommended all-rounder in this price tier. CoffeeGeek's high-trust full review notes it can produce '3.5 star shots all day long with good coffee and a good espresso machine' and approaches benchmark grinders like the Baratza Sette. Coffee Review scored it 9.0 and called its grind consistency 'best among the four grinders we review for this report.' Community sentiment on r/espresso echoes the expert take: users cite that it grinds fine enough for espresso while remaining capable for drip and pour-over, with 60 programmable settings giving it more dialing-in range than most competitors at this price.
What reviewers liked
- CoffeeGeek and Coffee Review both call out best-in-class grind consistency for the price tier
- 60 settings provide enough range for espresso through French press, per r/espresso users
- Strong long-term reliability signal: 4.5/5 across nearly 7,000 Amazon reviews
Where it falls short
- Dose-by-time rather than by-weight is less precise than premium competitors
- CoffeeGeek notes it falls short of benchmark Sette-tier grinders for serious espresso
- Retention is higher than dedicated single-dose grinders
- At ~$200 it is no longer a clear budget pick given new 64mm flat-burr entrants
Across the reviewers we read, the Breville Smart Grinder Pro is the most consistently recommended all-rounder in this price tier. CoffeeGeek's high-trust full review notes it can produce '3.5 star shots all day long with good coffee and a good espresso machine' and approaches benchmark grinders like the Baratza Sette. Coffee Review scored it 9.0 and called its grind consistency 'best among the four grinders we review for this report.'
Community sentiment on r/espresso echoes the expert take: users cite that it grinds fine enough for espresso while remaining capable for drip and pour-over, with 60 programmable settings giving it more dialing-in range than most competitors at this price. The dose-by-time approach is the main workflow criticism — reviewers note it's less precise than dosing by weight, and retention is higher than premium single-dose grinders.
With 4.5 stars across nearly 7,000 Amazon reviews, the retailer-customer signal corroborates the expert consensus. Reviewers don't position it as a top-tier espresso grinder, but as the most versatile pick for someone who switches between brew methods.
- Feature 1
- The Breville Smart Grinder Pro includes 60 unique settings – this programmable conical burr grinder offers a wide range of possibilities for your brew; Choose a unique setting and find the right dose for your coffee
- Feature 2
- DOSING IQ: Precision digital time allows you to adjust and program grind time in 0.2 second increments giving you total control and an exact dose every time
- Feature 3
- FREE YOUR GRIND: The Breville Smart Grinder Pro lets you grind directly into the portafilter, an airtight container, gold tone filter basket, or paper filter
- Feature 4
- PRE-PROGRAMMED SETTINGS: Intelligent settings help your coffee and espresso bean grinder achieve precise results regardless of how fine or coarse you require your beans
- Feature 5
- 60 GRIND SETTINGS: With so many intuitive grind settings to choose from, you can create a range of delicious coffee beverages in your own kitchen, from espresso to French press and everything in-between
- Feature 6
- LCD DISPLAY: A clear and concise LCD screen is included on the espresso grinder, showing grind setting, grind time and the number of shots or cups you have selected
- Feature 7
- INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: Portafilter Cradle – Small 50 - 54mm, Portafilter Cradle – Large 58mm, Grinds Container with Lid Sealing Cap, Conical Burr, Cleaning Brush
- Feature 8
- WARRANTY: 2 Year Limited Product Warranty; Power: 165 Watts; Voltage: 110-120 Volts; Bean Hopper Capacity: 18oz
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