1Zpresso K-Ultra vs Breville Smart Grinder Pro
The 1Zpresso K-Ultra and the Breville Smart Grinder Pro score the same overall (69), so the right pick depends on what you value. They differ most on retention and workflow and value.
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Which should you buy?
Pick the 1Zpresso K-Ultra if
you brew pour-over most mornings, pull an espresso now and then, and want one hand grinder that switches between them without counting clicks.
Pick the Breville Smart Grinder Pro if
you are setting up a first espresso corner, drink medium or dark roasts, and want one grinder that also handles the weekend French press from a filled hopper.
Aspect by aspect
| 5.9 | Grind quality | 6.6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.2 | Adjustment | 8.0 | ||
| 8.8 | Retention and workflow | 4.5 | ||
| 7.8 | Build and reliability | 7.5 | ||
| – | Noise and footprint | 7.8 | ||
| 5.7 | Value | 7.9 |
Scores out of 10. Bold marks a lead of a point or more.
Where they differ most
- Retention and workflow: the 1Zpresso K-Ultra scores 8.8 to the Breville Smart Grinder Pro's 4.5.
- Value: the Breville Smart Grinder Pro scores 7.9 to the 1Zpresso K-Ultra's 5.7.
- Adjustment: the Breville Smart Grinder Pro scores 8.0 to the 1Zpresso K-Ultra's 7.2.
The details
| 1Zpresso K-Ultra | Breville Smart Grinder Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| 1Zpresso | Manufacturer | Breville |
| Heptagonal conical "K Burr" | Burr type and size | Stainless Steel Conical Burrs |
| External adjustment ring, over 100 clicks, 20 microns per step | Adjustment | 60 grind settings |
| 1.54 lb | Weight | 5.5 lb |
| $289 (MSRP) | Price | $199.95 (list price at Whole Latte Love) |
