Breville Smart Grinder Pro BCG820
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A $200 conical burr grinder with 60 settings, timed dosing and cradles for both 54 mm and 58 mm portafilters. Reviewers rate its consistency highly for the price; its controls are more divisive.
Who it's for
Good fit if
you need an espresso-capable grinder for a machine without one, and also want to grind for pour-over or drip.
Skip it if
you mostly brew French press or cold brew, or want the most precise espresso adjustment you can buy.
Specs
| List price | $199.95 |
|---|---|
| Burrs | Stainless steel conical |
| Settings | 60 |
| Dosing | Timed, adjustable in 0.2-second steps |
| Hopper | 18 oz |
| Portafilter cradles | 50–54 mm and 58 mm |
| Size | 8.5 × 6.3 × 15.3 in (as listed by Breville) |
| Weight | 6.39 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
From Breville US's product page and official documents, checked Nov 1, 2026. List prices change often.
What reviewers agree on
Each point is made by at least two of the independent reviews linked after it. We don't own or test the products we cover; see how we choose.
- Grind consistency is excellent for the price. (Coffee Review, TechGearLab, Home Coffee Expert)
- It grinds fine enough for espresso, with many settings in the espresso range. (Coffee Review, TechGearLab, Home Coffee Expert)
- Timed dosing is repeatable and adjusts in small 0.2-second steps. (Coffee Review, Home Coffee Expert)
- It is easy to take apart and clean. (TechGearLab, Home Coffee Expert)
- The grounds container lid can cause mess or clogs. Reviewers grind with the lid off. (Coffee Review, TechGearLab)
- It is less consistent at coarse settings such as French press. (TechGearLab, Home Coffee Expert)
Worth knowing
- Reviewers disagree on the controls. One found them easy, with a clear display (TechGearLab); two found the cup-based timing and manual override clumsy. (Coffee Review, Home Coffee Expert)
- Reviewers disagree on noise. One measured it quieter than the other grinders in its test (Coffee Review); two found it louder than they would like. (TechGearLab, Home Coffee Expert)
Raised by one reviewer: about 3 g of grounds stayed inside after cleaning (Coffee Review); a stepless grinder offers more espresso precision, and stainless parts can corrode if left wet (Home Coffee Expert).
How it compares
- vs. Baratza Encore ESP ($199.95): same price, simpler controls, 20 dedicated espresso steps, a mostly plastic body and strong US repair support. Full comparison.
- vs. DF54 (about $229–275): a single-dose flat-burr grinder with stepless adjustment and very low retention. No hopper; you weigh beans for each shot.
- vs. Eureka Mignon Specialità ($599 US list): stepless 55 mm flat burrs, very quiet, timed dosing. Quiet and well regarded, at three times the price.
Machines it pairs with on our list: Breville Bambino, Bambino Plus and Gaggia Classic Pro E24.