Breville · Updated June 2026
Smart Grinder Pro: price, specs & release date
Smart Grinder Pro, released 2014. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: breville.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Smart Grinder Pro is listed at $199.95 on breville.com as of 2026-06-27, #8 cheapest of 20 coffee grinders (median $254); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 56/100 pay-blind standing, #4 of 23 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the Smart Grinder Pro a good buy?
At $200, the Smart Grinder Pro is #8 cheapest of the 20 coffee grinders we track, where the median is $254. On the spec sheet, its hopper capacity of 454 g is the highest of the 19, its burr size of 40 mm is below the median of the 23, and its weight of 6.4 lb is below the median of the 17. By release date, it is the oldest of the 11 we date.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Smart Grinder Pro
One whitelisted source survived verification: NYT Wirecutter's 'Best Coffee Grinder' guide (updated 2026-01-14). It evaluated the Breville Smart Grinder Pro hands-on as a competition-section entry and dismissed it, citing a complicated digital interface, an overwhelming abundance of settings, and too many fines in the grounds. No measured or lab metrics were captured. This is a single-source, entirely negative verdict.
Based on 1 review · 2026-01-14
Tested by Wirecutter
Commonly flagged
- Complicated digital interface and an abundance of settings make it difficult to use
- Produces too many fines in the grounds
Where reviewers disagree Single-source only, so no cross-source agreement or disagreement could be established. Wirecutter's verdict is a hands-on 'competition' dismissal (the grinder did not make its picks) rather than a dedicated standalone review, and no measured comparison data was available to corroborate or challenge it.
The sources (1)
The abundance of settings and complicated digital interface on the Breville Smart Grinder Pro were difficult to use, and there were too many fines in the grounds.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $199.95 MSRP, Breville official US store |
|---|---|
| Brand | Breville |
| Released | 2014 |
| Type | electric |
| Burr type | conical |
| Burr size (mm) | 40 |
| Grind settings | 60 stepped |
| Hopper capacity (g) | 454 |
| Best for | all |
| Weight (lb) | 6.4 |
Source: breville.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by seattlecoffeegear.com. Price $199.95 confirmed (Breville US, Best Buy). 60 grind settings, 40mm stainless conical burrs, 1 lb (454g) hopper confirmed across sources. WEIGHT CORRECTED 10 -> 6.4 lbs: the draft used Seattle Coffee Gear's 10.01 lbs which is the SHIPPING weight; actual unit weight is ~6.4 lb / 3 kg per Breville spec sheet and Everything Kitchens. Release year corrected 2013 -> 2014 (BCG820 introduction); model in continuous production.
Is the Smart Grinder Pro worth it vs cheaper coffee grinders?
Smart Grinder Pro against its closest cheaper and pricier coffee grinders on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 20 ranked
| Product | Price | Type | Burr type | Burr size (mm) | Grind settings | Hopper capacity (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Grinder Pro this | $199.95 | electric | conical | 40 | 60 stepped | 454 |
| J-Max | $199 | manual | conical | 48 | 90 clicks per rotation (8.8 µm/click), external dial | 40 |
| ZP6 Special | $209 | manual | hexagonal | 48 | 90 clicks (22 µm/click), external adjustment ring | 35 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Smart Grinder Pro?
One whitelisted source survived verification: NYT Wirecutter's 'Best Coffee Grinder' guide (updated 2026-01-14). It evaluated the Breville Smart Grinder Pro hands-on as a competition-section entry and dismissed it, citing a complicated digital interface, an overwhelming abundance of settings, and too many fines in the grounds. No measured or lab metrics were captured. This is a single-source, entirely negative verdict. Flagged: Complicated digital interface and an abundance of settings make it difficult to use; Produces too many fines in the grounds. (From 1 tester review.)
How much does the Smart Grinder Pro cost?
The Smart Grinder Pro has a US price of $199.95 (MSRP, Breville official US store), as of 2026-06-19.
How does the Smart Grinder Pro compare on price?
At $200, the Smart Grinder Pro is #8 cheapest of the 20 coffee grinders we track, where the median is $254.
When was the Smart Grinder Pro released?
The Smart Grinder Pro was released 2014.
What are the Smart Grinder Pro's key specs?
Smart Grinder Pro (Breville): type electric, burr type conical, burr size mm 40, grind settings 60 stepped, hopper capacity g 454. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
Price of record: $199.95 at breville.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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