Breville Smart Grinder Pro | 120V | Conical Burr Coffee Grinder | 60 Grind Settings
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What's Included
What's Included
- Breville Smart Grinder Pro
- Bean hopper with lid
- 50-54mm portafilter cradle
- 58mm portafilter cradle
- Grounds container with lid and cap
- Conical burr cleaning brush
Returns and Warranty
Returns and Warranty
Warranty:
What it Covers: This warranty covers all defects in materials and workmanship (parts and labor) including free ground transportation to and from our repair facility within the US and Canada.
Support:
Breville USA
19400 S. Western Ave., Torrance, CA 90501-1119
Phone: 1-866-273-8455 / 1-866-BREVILLE
breville.com/us/support
Breville Smart Grinder Pro BCG820
The Breville Smart Grinder Pro is built for coffee drinkers who use more than one brewing method and want a grinder that can move between them without giving up dose control.
Its hardened stainless-steel conical burrs work across 60 grind settings, ranging from fine espresso to coarse French press. A backlit LCD keeps the grind size, selected shots or cups, and grinding time visible while you work.
Instead of relying on a single timer setting, the Smart Grinder Pro lets you choose shots for espresso or cups for brewed coffee, then fine tune the grind time in 0.2-second increments. You can grind directly into a portafilter, the included grounds container, or a coffee filter basket. This grinder is a perfect fit for someone who wants one grinder to handle several brewing styles.
Smart Grinder Pro Features
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60 Grind Settings
The Smart Grinder Pro gives you 60 grind settings spanning espresso through French press. The grinder divides the range by brewing method, with settings 1-30 for espresso, 31-45 for medium grinding, 46-54 for medium-coarse, and 55-60 for French press.
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Hardened Stainless Steel Conical Burrs
The grinder uses hardened stainless-steel conical burrs with a removable and adjustable upper burr. Breville also allows the upper burr position to be adjusted independently, extending the usable grind range when a coffee needs a finer or coarser calibration than the external grind dial alone provides. The factory upper burr position is 6.
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Programmable Digital Dosing
Use the Grind Amount dial to increase or decrease the programmed time, with each adjustment changing the grind cycle by 0.2 seconds.
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Shots or Cups
For espresso, the grinder can be set by shot count. For filter and press coffee, it can be set by cup count. Breville's coffee chart supports up to 5 espresso shots or 12 cups, depending on brewing method.
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Hands Free Automatic Grinding
Press and release the START/PAUSE button - or press the portafilter into the activation switch - and the grinder runs the selected programmed dose automatically. Grinding stops when the preset cycle is complete. This gives you the option of hands free timed grinding without having to keep a button pressed throughout the dose.
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Pause and Resume
Need to settle the coffee in your portafilter halfway through a grind?
Press START/PAUSE during operation and the grinder pauses for up to 10 seconds. Press again within that window and it finishes the remaining programmed dose.
Smart Grinder Pro
Built for More Than Espresso
From your morning espresso to an afternoon pour over or weekend French press, the Breville Smart Grinder Pro is designed to keep up with different brewing routines.
With 60 grind settings, you can move between fine espresso and coarser grinds for drip coffee and French press using a single grinder. The SHOTS | CUPS control lets you select a dose based on your brewing method, while the programmable timer helps you fine-tune the amount of coffee you grind.
You can also grind directly into a portafilter, the included grounds container, or a coffee filter basket. Whether you're pulling a shot or preparing a full pot, the Smart Grinder Pro gives you the flexibility to switch brewing methods without needing a separate grinder.
Additional Features
Backlit LCD
The LCD displays the selected grind setting, grind-size range, number of shots or cups, and current grinding time.
Adjustable Upper Burr
The removable upper burr provides a secondary calibration range beyond the external 60-position grind dial.
Locking Bean Hopper
The hopper uses a locking mechanism that allows it to be removed while helping keep beans contained during transfer.
Power Saving Mode
After 5 minutes of inactivity, the grinder automatically enters standby. Press any control-panel button to wake it.
Thermal Protection
An automatic thermal safety shutoff helps protect the motor from overheating.
Removable Grind Tray
The grind tray catches overflow beneath the chute and can be removed for cleaning.
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Pros
- 60 grind settings cover espresso through French press.
- Programmable grind time can be adjusted in 0.2-second increments.
- Separate shot and cup dosing modes.
- Automatic, manual, and pause/resume grinding modes.
- Can grind directly into a portafilter, grounds container, or coffee filter.
- Includes both 50–54mm and 58mm portafilter cradles.
- Adjustable upper burr extends the calibration range.
- Backlit LCD keeps settings visible.
- Large hopper compared with compact espresso-only grinders.
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Cons
- Grind adjustment uses 60 defined settings, so this is a stepped grinder, not stepless.
- Dosing is based on time rather than weight.
- Switching frequently between espresso and coarse brewing methods may require re-dialing grind size and dose.
- The broad brewing method range prioritizes versatility over being a dedicated espresso only grinder.
- Breville specifies the grinder for household use only.
- Do not operate the grinder for longer than 2 minutes at a time; allow at least 2 minutes of cooling afterward.
Breville Smart Grinder Pro FAQ
Is the Breville Smart Grinder Pro stepped or stepless?
The Smart Grinder Pro is stepped. It provides 60 numbered grind settings from fine espresso through coarse French press.
Is the Smart Grinder Pro only for espresso?
No. It is designed for multiple brewing methods, including espresso, drip/filter coffee, percolator, and French press.
How many grind settings does it have?
It has 60 grind settings. Espresso uses the finer 1-30 range, while French press uses settings 55-60.
Does it grind by weight?
No. The Smart Grinder Pro uses a digital grind timer rather than a built-in scale. The Grind Amount dial changes the programmed grind time in 0.2-second increments.
Can I pause a dose halfway through?
Yes. Press START | PAUSE | CANCEL while grinding to pause for up to 10 seconds, then press again to finish the remaining dose.
Can I grind directly into a portafilter?
Yes. It comes with separate 50-54mm and 58mm portafilter cradles.
Can I grind directly into a drip coffee filter?
Yes. Remove the portafilter cradle and place a coffee filter basket or the grounds container beneath the grind outlet.
Can the burr range be adjusted?
Yes. The removable upper burr has its own calibration adjustment, which can be moved finer or coarser to extend the grinder's overall range.
Does it automatically turn off?
The grinder enters power-saving standby after 5 minutes of inactivity.
Resources
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Warranty Information
What it Covers: This warranty covers all defects in materials and workmanship (parts and labor) including free ground transportation to and from our repair facility within the US and Canada.
Length: Grinders: 1 year parts and labor
Support:
Breville USA
19400 S. Western Ave., Torrance, CA 90501-1119
Phone: 1-866-273-8455 / 1-866-BREVILLE
breville.com/us/support -
Care and Maintenance
Keeping your Breville Smart Grinder Pro clean helps maintain consistent grinding performance and prevents coffee oils and grounds from building up inside the grinder.
For routine cleaning: Remove the bean hopper and grind out any remaining beans before unplugging the grinder. Wash the hopper, hopper lid, grounds container, and container lid with warm, soapy water, then rinse and dry thoroughly. Wipe the grinder's exterior with a soft, damp cloth.
The removable upper burr makes deeper cleaning straightforward. Use the included cleaning brush to remove coffee residue from the upper burr, lower burr, and grind outlet. Regular burr cleaning is especially important when grinding for espresso.
Avoid putting any grinder parts or accessories in the dishwasher, and do not use abrasive cleaning products. Always ensure components are completely dry before reassembling the grinder.