Breville coffee grinder, 60 settings

Technical details

Some coffee drinkers want one grinder for several brew styles, others only need a straightforward setup for a single method. The Breville Smart Grinder Pro leans toward flexibility, with 60 grind settings and programmable grind time for adjusting how much coffee it dispenses. That range makes it relevant for espresso as well as coarser methods such as French press, though choosing a setting still takes some dialing in.

The LCD shows the selected grind setting, grind time, and chosen number of shots or cups. Its Dosing IQ feature adjusts grind time in 0.2-second increments. The bean hopper holds 18 oz, and the grinder is rated at 165 watts and 110–120 volts. The listed accessories include small and large portafilter cradles, a lidded grinds container with a sealing cap, and a cleaning brush. The product also includes a 2-year limited warranty.

Getting the most from it

Ground coffee can go directly into a portafilter, an airtight container, a gold-tone filter basket, or a paper filter. That gives you options for different routines: grind into a portafilter when making espresso, or direct the grounds into a filter for a drip-style brew. The included cradles are sized for 50–54 mm and 58 mm portafilters, so check which size matches your setup before relying on one for espresso.

A solid pick if you switch between brew methods and want to save grind-time settings for repeat use. It might not be a great match if you want a grinder that removes the need to adjust settings as your beans or preferred recipe change. Sixty options offer room to tune a grind, but they also mean more choices to work through than a basic grinder with only a few settings.

Usage tips

Start with a grind setting suited to your brewing method, then adjust in small steps to suit the cup you want. For a practical espresso routine, place the matching portafilter cradle, select a setting, and use the LCD to check the grind time and shot count before starting. For filter coffee, choose the paper-filter or gold-tone basket route, or collect grounds in the lidded container. Treat the programmed time as a repeatable starting point rather than a guaranteed exact dose: the listed controls adjust time, not a measured weight.

The cleaning brush is included, which is useful for routine cleanup around the grinding area. The product details do not specify grinder dimensions, weight, or a measured dose range, so those are worth considering if counter space or precise portioning is a deciding factor.

Practical doubts

Can it grind for espresso and French press? The listed 60 settings are intended to cover espresso through French press and other brew methods, with the grind adjusted to suit each one.

Can it grind directly into a portafilter? Yes. It includes two portafilter cradles: one for 50–54 mm and one for 58 mm.

What does the display show? It shows the grind setting, grind time, and the selected number of shots or cups.

Final verdict

The Breville Smart Grinder Pro is aimed at home coffee drinkers who value range and adjustable dosing time more than a minimal, set-and-forget control panel. Its multiple ways to collect grounds and broad selection of grind settings make it adaptable across brewing routines. The tradeoff is that useful results depend on selecting and refining a setting, and the listed time increments do not amount to weight-based dosing. Choose it for method flexibility and programmable timing, look elsewhere if your priority is a simpler grinder or a stated measured-dose system.