Which is better for espresso?

The Breville. It has 60 settings, timed dosing and a portafilter cradle, though some units need inner burr adjustment to go fine enough. The Hario can grind fine but is slow and hard to repeat shot to shot.

Is the Breville worth $60 more than the Hario?

Yes if you brew daily or pull espresso. The motor, timer and hopper remove the cranking and guesswork. For one occasional cup, the Hario at $38.50 is enough.

The Hario has fewer parts to fail and no motor, so it often outlasts an electric grinder. Some Breville owners report failures within a year, so check the warranty.

Can the Hario grind for French press?

Yes. Its adjustment runs coarse to fine, and 24 g is about one large mug. Expect to crank for a minute or two per dose.

How much coffee does each hold?

The Breville hopper holds 18 oz of beans. The Hario holds 24 g in its measuring window, roughly one or two cups.

The Hario. Hand cranking makes little noise. The Breville's 165 W motor is audible, though it finishes a dose in seconds.

Breville Smart Grinder Pro vs Hario Mini Mill Plus

Buy the Breville Smart Grinder Pro if you want one electric grinder that covers espresso through French press with timed, repeatable doses. Buy the Hario Mini Mill Plus if you want a cheap, quiet hand grinder for one or two cups a day. The gap is wide: $99.00 at eBay for the Breville versus $38.50 at Amazon for the Hario, both as of November 4, 2026.

Today the Hario Mini Mill Plus costs $60.50 less at its best price.

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