Breville Smart Grinder Pro vs OXO Conical Burr Grinder

Buy the Breville Smart Grinder Pro if you want espresso-level control: 60 settings, timed dosing in 0.2-second steps, and cradles that grind straight into a 50-54mm or 58mm portafilter. The OXO Conical Burr Grinder is the simpler, sturdier-feeling pick for drip, pour-over and French press, with 15 settings and a one-touch timer that remembers your last time. The Breville wins on features and range; the OXO wins on simplicity and a lower-risk ownership record. Owners of the Breville praise the workflow but some report reliability problems and a coarsest setting that is not coarse enough for French press.

• Choose the Breville Smart Grinder Pro if you pull espresso shots and want timed, repeatable doses straight into a portafilter.
• Choose the OXO Conical Burr Grinder if you brew drip, pour-over or French press and want a simple dial-and-press grinder.