Best Budget Espresso Grinder

Breville Smart Grinder Pro

Name: Breville Smart Grinder Pro
Brand: Breville
Rating: 4.0 (2 reviews)

60 grind settings and stainless steel conical burrs give you serious adjustability at a mid-range price. Serious Eats consistently recommends it as a top-tier all-rounder that produces so few fines their scale couldn't register them.

$180-$200

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Pros

60 grind settings — most of any grinder in its price range
Stainless steel conical burrs with replaceable design
Produced so few fines in testing that Serious Eats' scale couldn't register them
Versatile enough for espresso, drip, pour-over, and French press
Widely available and well-supported

Cons

Not as espresso-focused as the Baratza Sette 270
Plastic hopper and some plastic components feel less premium
Grind-to-grind consistency slightly behind the Baratza Virtuoso+ in head-to-head testing
Can produce static with some bean types

Why we recommend it

The Smart Grinder Pro is the grinder for people who want more settings than the Encore ESP but aren't ready to commit to a dedicated espresso grinder. 60 steps gives you real room to experiment, and the grind quality punches above its price.

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