Breville Smart Grinder Pro vs Fellow Opus
The Breville Smart Grinder Pro scores higher overall (69 to 62), but the right pick depends on what you value. They differ most on adjustment and build and reliability.
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Which should you buy?
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.
Pick the Fellow Opus if
you brew mostly pour-over or drip, pull the odd espresso at the weekend, and want a quiet grinder that fits a crowded counter.
Aspect by aspect
| 6.6 | Grind quality | 7.5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | Adjustment | 2.7 | ||
| 4.5 | Retention and workflow | 4.6 | ||
| 7.5 | Build and reliability | 5.0 | ||
| 7.8 | Noise and footprint | 8.1 | ||
| 7.9 | Value | 9.5 |
Scores out of 10. Bold marks a lead of a point or more.
Where they differ most
- Adjustment: the Breville Smart Grinder Pro scores 8.0 to the Fellow Opus's 2.7.
- Build and reliability: the Breville Smart Grinder Pro scores 7.5 to the Fellow Opus's 5.0.
- Value: the Fellow Opus scores 9.5 to the Breville Smart Grinder Pro's 7.9.
The details
| Breville Smart Grinder Pro | Fellow Opus | |
|---|---|---|
| Breville | Manufacturer | Fellow |
| Stainless Steel Conical Burrs | Burr type and size | 40 mm 6-blade conical burrs |
| 60 grind settings | Adjustment | 41+ grind settings, with inner ring micro-adjustment |
| — | Retention (maker claim) | Low grind retention |
| — | Motor speed | 350 RPM |
| 5.5 lb | Weight | 5.07 lb |
| $199.95 (list price at Whole Latte Love) | Price | $179.96 (price at Whole Latte Love, Nov 13, 2026) |
