Well its finally that time my breville smart grinder from feb-2011 is ill.
The control panel cups button(sets quantity ground) is haunted and randomly changes settings sometimes running through 1-12cups continuously.
Ideas on replacement. I WAS considering Baratza virtuoso+
It is mostly used for drip coffee, french press and pourover occasionally.
Would like something with a timer at a minimum or weighed grinding.
Budget isnt set. I wouldnt feel bad about $300 for one that will last me 10 years.
Options considered
Breville BCG820BSS $199--Updated version of current grinder. Standard I would measure new grinder against. Pros: current one lasted almost 11 years, used to it. Relatively quiet, not as plastic.
Baratza Encore $170 Cons: no timer, extra loud, slow, very plastic including gear box. Pros: under budget. Great for drip and french press. can upgrade burr set, repair parts available.
Baratza Virtuoso+ 249 seems not available currently.
OXO Brew Conical burr grinder $104 pros under budget, good reviews cons: seems to trap some grounds, may plug up easier on dark oily roasts, questionable durability.
Solis Scala $79 Very consistant grind for price, grind range is narrow not the greatest for cold brew or french press. Durability unknown.
I would reach to even 400~~ range if it was something amazing and highly durable/repairable. I dont need one capable of espresso fines at this time.
I do have high expectations as a coffee nut who roasts his own coffee beans.
If you buy preground coffee from the grocery store.. I understand why you think a 20$ blade grinder is good
.
Please know this is at enthusiast hobby level.
Previously I bought cheaper models and they lasted 1-2 years for $50-$70
I feel my 154$ smart grinder that lasted almost 11 to be money well spent.
It has ground well over 600lb of beans.. and the control panel is failing motor etc has held up well.
So I'm asking for options.. can be other grinders I havent listed..
Thank you.
The control panel cups button(sets quantity ground) is haunted and randomly changes settings sometimes running through 1-12cups continuously.
Ideas on replacement. I WAS considering Baratza virtuoso+
It is mostly used for drip coffee, french press and pourover occasionally.
Would like something with a timer at a minimum or weighed grinding.
Budget isnt set. I wouldnt feel bad about $300 for one that will last me 10 years.
Options considered
Breville BCG820BSS $199--Updated version of current grinder. Standard I would measure new grinder against. Pros: current one lasted almost 11 years, used to it. Relatively quiet, not as plastic.
Baratza Encore $170 Cons: no timer, extra loud, slow, very plastic including gear box. Pros: under budget. Great for drip and french press. can upgrade burr set, repair parts available.
Baratza Virtuoso+ 249 seems not available currently.
OXO Brew Conical burr grinder $104 pros under budget, good reviews cons: seems to trap some grounds, may plug up easier on dark oily roasts, questionable durability.
Solis Scala $79 Very consistant grind for price, grind range is narrow not the greatest for cold brew or french press. Durability unknown.
I would reach to even 400~~ range if it was something amazing and highly durable/repairable. I dont need one capable of espresso fines at this time.
I do have high expectations as a coffee nut who roasts his own coffee beans.
If you buy preground coffee from the grocery store.. I understand why you think a 20$ blade grinder is good
.Please know this is at enthusiast hobby level.
Previously I bought cheaper models and they lasted 1-2 years for $50-$70
I feel my 154$ smart grinder that lasted almost 11 to be money well spent.
It has ground well over 600lb of beans.. and the control panel is failing motor etc has held up well.
So I'm asking for options.. can be other grinders I havent listed..
Thank you.
