Baratza Sette 270Wi Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

The Baratza Sette 270Wi is a high-quality home grinder that offers precision and versatility comparable to commercial models. With its unique conical burr design, wide range of grind settings, and integrated Acaia scale for weight-based grinding, it delivers consistent and accurate results for various brew methods. While it's noted for being loud and having a finicky grind-by-weight function and portafilter holder, these minor downsides are offset by its robust performance, speed, and low grind retention. Its user-friendly interface and sturdy build make it an excellent choice for coffee enthusiasts seeking to elevate their at-home brewing experience.

This Grinder is fun to play with. I purchased it to go with my Breville Oracle. I wanted to see if I could do it better than the machine… after a year of trying, the bottom line is, I can do it as well as the machine… but why bother? The grinder itself is easy to set up and use. The 3 different “one touch” settings let you dial in a single dose, a double dose and another weight you might want to grind frequently. The drawback that I found most affected the output is how “fluffy” the grinds come out. They will easily overflow your portafilter when you try to dose directly into it. I overcame this by using a dosing cup (which was easier to set into the arms than the portafilter anyway). As a LOW retention grinder it is also very easy to clean out between different coffee’s. The bottom burr simply twists off and the whole thing can be swept out thoroughly. Overall I was very happy with this grinder, but I have gone back to using the onboard one in the Oracle as it is just easier and more consistent in its tamping than I am.