Breville conical burr coffee grinder, 60 settings

Quick overview

Home coffee drinkers who switch between espresso and coarser brews may appreciate the Breville Smart Grinder Pro’s wide range of grind adjustments. It has 60 settings, programmable grind time, and an LCD that shows the selected setting, grind time, and chosen number of shots or cups. That makes it easier to repeat a setup from one brew to the next, whether you’re preparing espresso or filling a French press. Its flexibility is the main draw, the controls also give you more to adjust than a basic grinder with only a few coarse-to-fine options.

How to use it

Choose a grind setting for your brewing method, then set the grind time using the digital timer, which adjusts in 0.2-second increments. The grinder can dispense directly into a portafilter, an airtight container, a gold-tone filter basket, or a paper filter. Two portafilter cradles are included: one for 50–54 mm portafilters and one for 58 mm. A lidded grounds container and cleaning brush are also part of the package.

Keep in mind that the dosing control is based on time, not a weight measurement described in the product details. If you prefer to portion every dose by weight, that distinction matters, you’ll be setting a grind duration rather than asking the grinder for a specific mass of coffee. The 18 oz bean hopper is useful when you want beans ready to grind, though the available information doesn’t specify how much counter space the unit needs.

Practical tips

Start with a setting suited to your brew method, then make small adjustments to taste. For example, if you’re making espresso in the morning and switching to a French press later, the 60-setting range gives you room to move from a finer grind to a coarser one without relying on a single all-purpose setting. The LCD helps you see the current selection and programmed time, which can be handy when returning to a previous setup.

The Smart Grinder Pro is programmable, but that does not mean every bean or espresso machine will call for the same setting or grind time. From the way it is set up, it favors hands-on control and repeatable timing over a simple one-button routine. That tradeoff will matter most if you want to fine-tune different brews, if you only use one method and rarely adjust your grind, many of its options may go unused.

Practical doubts

Can it grind for both espresso and French press? The listed 60 settings cover a range from fine to coarse, and the product is described for espresso through French press.

Can it grind into a portafilter? Yes. It can grind directly into one, and two portafilter cradles are included for the listed sizes.

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

When it makes sense

It makes sense if you want one grinder for several brew methods and value adjustable, programmable timing over a more basic grinder with fewer settings. The portafilter cradles and multiple dispensing options also suit a home setup that moves between espresso and filter brewing. Not the best choice if your priority is dosing by measured weight, or if you want a very simple grinder and won’t use its broad adjustment range. The buying decision comes down to whether you’ll actually use that control: for varied brewing, it has a clear purpose, for a single routine, its extra flexibility may not add much.