Overview
The original Breville Smart Grinder pioneered the accessible electronic dosing grinder category for home users. Its 40mm conical burrs and digital interface brought commercial-style features to a consumer-friendly package. While the newer Smart Grinder Pro has superseded it, the original remains available at a lower price and offers solid all-around grinding for the budget-conscious home coffee maker. The 25 grind settings are sufficient for most brewing methods.
The Breville the Smart Grinder BCG800 features a 40mm conical burr set, crafted from steel. The burrs spin at 450 RPM, a deliberately slow speed that minimizes heat buildup and preserves coffee aromatics. Grind retention is approximately 2.5g, typical for a hopper-fed workflow.
At $199, the Breville the Smart Grinder BCG800 is aimed at home baristas seeking a solid grinder without a premium price tag. With a 450g hopper, it's designed for a traditional hopper-fed workflow. The conical burr design is known for producing a slightly bimodal grind distribution, which many enjoy for its body and complexity in espresso.
The Breville the Smart Grinder BCG800 is weighing 2.5 kg, manufactured in Australia, powered by a 165W motor. Its footprint measures 160 x 235 x 395 mm (W×D×H).
Full Specifications
| Brand | Breville |
|---|---|
| Model | Breville the Smart Grinder BCG800 |
| Category | Conical Burr |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Year Introduced | 2011 |
| Burr Size | 40 mm |
| Burr Material | Steel |
| Burr Type | 40mm conical |
| Grind Speed | 450 RPM |
| Retention | 2.5 g |
| Single Dose | No |
| Stepless Adjustment | No |
| Hopper Capacity | 450 g |
| Motor Wattage | 165 W |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 160 x 235 x 395 mm |
| Weight | 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) |
| MSRP | $199 |