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You give up: Dosing is manual with no timer, and TechGearLab scored its grind consistency 6.1 against the Smart Grinder Pro's 7.8.
Short answer: The closest cheaper alternative to the Breville Smart Grinder Pro (BCG820) is the Baratza Encore Conical Burr Grinder, about $150 instead of $200 (save 25%). What you give up: Dosing is manual with no timer, and TechGearLab scored its grind consistency 6.1 against the Smart Grinder Pro's 7.8. The cheapest is the Capresso Infinity Plus Conical Burr Grinder at about $100. Prices checked October 2026.
Why it's a good swap Made by Breville-owned Baratza for filter brewing, with 40mm M3 steel conical burrs and a 300g hopper.
You give up: Dosing is manual with no timer, and TechGearLab scored its grind consistency 6.1 against the Smart Grinder Pro's 7.8.
Why it's a good swap Steel conical burrs hand-assembled in Switzerland, 16 settings from Turkish to percolator and a slow motor under 450 rpm.
You give up: 16 settings against the Breville's 60, and a 1-12 cup selector instead of a programmable timer.
Why it's a good swap A burr grinder with 16 settings, a 1-12 cup selector and an automatic shutoff if the lid or container is off.
You give up: De'Longhi doesn't list espresso grinding for it, and it averages 3.6 out of 5 from 45 reviews on De'Longhi's store.
Why it's a good swap Stainless steel conical burrs, 15 settings plus microsettings from espresso to French press, a 12 oz hopper and one-touch start.
You give up: TechGearLab found it louder and less consistent than the Breville, and its dial timer can't be set in 0.2-second steps.
Typical US prices, checked October 2026. Not live prices; check the listing before you buy.
Looking for a cheaper alternative to the Breville Smart Grinder Pro (BCG820)? It usually sells for about $200. Here are 4 cheaper swaps from $100: the Baratza Encore Conical Burr Grinder is the closest match from another brand and the Capresso Infinity Plus Conical Burr Grinder is the cheapest at about $100. Each one says what you give up for the lower price.
Worth it if you want one grinder for both espresso and filter coffee: it has 60 settings, Dosing IQ timing in 0.2-second steps and cradles for 50-54mm and 58mm portafilters. TechGearLab ranked it first of 16 grinders and named it Editors' Choice for best overall.
If you only brew drip or pour-over, the Baratza Encore Conical Burr Grinder ($150) is made for filter brewing, and the OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder ($110) keeps a one-touch timer. The Capresso Infinity Plus Conical Burr Grinder ($100) and the De'Longhi Stainless Steel Burr Coffee Grinder (KG89) ($100) cover everyday grinding with 16 settings each.
| Option | Type | Typical price | You save | What you give up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breville Smart Grinder Pro (BCG820) | The original | $200 | – | – | View ↗ |
| Capresso Infinity Plus Conical Burr Grinder | Budget pick | $100 | $100 (50%) | 16 settings against the Breville's 60, and a 1-12 cup selector instead of a programmable timer. | View ↗ |
| De'Longhi Stainless Steel Burr Coffee Grinder (KG89) | Budget pick | $100 | $100 (50%) | De'Longhi doesn't list espresso grinding for it, and it averages 3.6 out of 5 from 45 reviews on De'Longhi's store. | View ↗ |
| OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder | Close match | $110 | $90 (45%) | TechGearLab found it louder and less consistent than the Breville, and its dial timer can't be set in 0.2-second steps. | View ↗ |
| Baratza Encore Conical Burr Grinder | Close match | $150 | $50 (25%) | Dosing is manual with no timer, and TechGearLab scored its grind consistency 6.1 against the Smart Grinder Pro's 7.8. | View ↗ |
Typical US prices from retailer listings and price trackers, checked October 2026. They are not live Amazon prices and may have changed, so check the listing before you buy.
The Capresso Infinity Plus Conical Burr Grinder, at about $100 (50% less). Steel conical burrs hand-assembled in Switzerland, 16 settings from Turkish to percolator and a slow motor under 450 rpm. The catch: 16 settings against the Breville's 60, and a 1-12 cup selector instead of a programmable timer.
The Baratza Encore Conical Burr Grinder, at about $150 (25% less). Made by Breville-owned Baratza for filter brewing, with 40mm M3 steel conical burrs and a 300g hopper. The catch: Dosing is manual with no timer, and TechGearLab scored its grind consistency 6.1 against the Smart Grinder Pro's 7.8.
The Baratza Encore Conical Burr Grinder ($150) comes from Breville-owned Baratza, with 40mm steel conical burrs and a 300g hopper, but you dose by hand. The OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder ($110) keeps a timer and 15 settings from espresso to French press.
Yes. TechGearLab found its espresso extraction consistent and near ideal, and Breville includes cradles to grind straight into 50-54mm and 58mm portafilters. Baratza pitches the Encore for filter brewing instead.
It grinds coarse enough, but TechGearLab found its coarse settings make more fines than other grinders, which can leave French press or cold brew muddy and over-extracted. It was still TechGearLab's top-rated grinder overall.
Breville's cheaper Dose Control Pro has been discontinued, according to Breville's site. Breville's Baratza brand sells the Baratza Encore Conical Burr Grinder ($150).
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Every swap is a product sold in the US that does the main job of the original. Close match is another brand with similar features, Same brand, cheaper is an older, smaller or renewed model from the same maker, and Budget pick is the cheapest thing that still does the job. On each page, Closest match is the close match nearest the original in price, and Lowest price is the cheapest swap. We compare published specs, retailer listings and reviews; we don't test products ourselves.
A cheaper product is cheaper for a reason. Each swap says what you give up, like weaker noise cancelling, a smaller screen or a shorter warranty, so you can decide if the savings are worth it.
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