1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder vs Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL
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Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL
6.6/ 10
Not publicly stated
Visit Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL →The verdict
1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder is narrowly ahead, 6.9 to Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL's 6.6. It leads on build quality & durability and grind range & adjustment.
Who each one suits
1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder
The manual grinder that handles espresso and filter without compromise
Scores higher on build quality & durability, grind range & adjustment, cleaning, retention & mess.
Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL
A mainstream electric grinder that puts grounds straight into a portafilter
Scores higher on dosing & workflow, value for money, speed & noise.
How they score, criterion by criterion
Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works
| Criterion | Weight in category | 1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder | Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grind Consistency | 24% | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 5.6 | 3.8 |
| Grind Range & Adjustment | 16% | 9.5 | 8.5 |
| Cleaning, Retention & Mess | 14% | 10.0 | 5.0 |
| Dosing & Workflow | 12% | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Speed & Noise | 8% | 5.0 | 6.9 |
What each one costs
| Price | $259.00 | Not publicly stated |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| 1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder | Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $259.00 | — |
| Best for | The manual grinder that handles espresso and filter without compromise | A mainstream electric grinder that puts grounds straight into a portafilter |
| What sets it apart | Over 100 external clicks at 20 microns each, adjustable in one rotation without dismantling anything | Grinds directly into a portafilter, a filter basket or a paper filter, with a one-second timer |
| Adjustment | External dial, the full range in one smooth rotation | — |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Plastic |
| Burr Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel, which the maker says minimises grinding heat to protect the bean's oils |
| Burr Type | Conical, the K burr | Conical |
| Espresso Capable | ✓ | ✓ |
| French Press Capable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grind settings | Over 100 clicks | 60 |
| Grinds Into | — | A portafilter, a grinds container, a gold tone filter basket or a paper filter |
| Hopper Capacity | — | 340, published as 12oz, with a locking system for removal and storage |
| In Box Accessories | Carrying case, foldable handle and a magnetic catch cup | — |
| Type | Manual | Electric |
| Model | — | BCG600SIL |
| Single Dose | ✓ | — |
| Adjustment | Stepped, at 20 microns per click | Stepped |
| Timer | — | ✓ |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Warranty Years Note | Stated by the maker: 1zpresso.coffee/faq, one-year limited warranty | — |
| Weight | 0.68, published as 1.5 pounds | 2.04, published as 4.5 pounds |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder
- +Over 100 clicks at 20 microns each, the finest adjustment of any hand grinder here
- +The full range in one smooth rotation of an external dial, so you are not counting past the coarse settings to reach espresso
- +Aluminium body at 680g, with a carrying case, foldable handle and magnetic catch cup included
- +One-year warranty, stated by 1Zpresso
- −$259 against a $169 median, and twice the Kingrinder K6 which also runs a stepped click adjustment
- −No scale and no timer, as with every hand grinder
- −1Zpresso does not publish the burr diameter
Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL
- +60 stepped settings, which Breville states covers the finest espresso to the coarsest French press
- +An electronic timer adjustable in 1-second increments for a repeatable dose
- +Grinds straight into a portafilter, a container, a gold tone basket or a paper filter
- +A 340g locking hopper that comes off for storage
- −A plastic body at 2kg
- −No price is published for it here
- −No warranty term is published
Every specification, side by side
| 1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder | Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $259.00 | — |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The manual grinder that handles espresso and filter without compromise | A mainstream electric grinder that puts grounds straight into a portafilter |
| What sets it apart | Over 100 external clicks at 20 microns each, adjustable in one rotation without dismantling anything | Grinds directly into a portafilter, a filter basket or a paper filter, with a one-second timer |
| Specifications | ||
| Adjustment | External dial, the full range in one smooth rotation | — |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Plastic |
| Burr Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel, which the maker says minimises grinding heat to protect the bean's oils |
| Burr Type | Conical, the K burr | Conical |
| Espresso Capable | ✓ | ✓ |
| French Press Capable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grind settings | Over 100 clicks | 60 |
| Grinds Into | — | A portafilter, a grinds container, a gold tone filter basket or a paper filter |
| Hopper Capacity | — | 340, published as 12oz, with a locking system for removal and storage |
| In Box Accessories | Carrying case, foldable handle and a magnetic catch cup | — |
| Type | Manual | Electric |
| Model | — | BCG600SIL |
| Ships to | US | US |
| Ships to Note | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. |
| Single Dose | ✓ | — |
| Adjustment | Stepped, at 20 microns per click | Stepped |
| Timer | — | ✓ |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Warranty Years Note | Stated by the maker: 1zpresso.coffee/faq, one-year limited warranty | — |
| Weight | 0.68, published as 1.5 pounds | 2.04, published as 4.5 pounds |
1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder vs Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL: common questions
Which is better, 1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder or Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL?
1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder scores 6.9 against 6.6, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL is still ahead on dosing & workflow.
Is 1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder or Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL cheaper?
1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder starts at $259.00, and Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL at Not publicly stated.
Who is 1Zpresso K-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder for?
The manual grinder that handles espresso and filter without compromise
Who is Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL for?
A mainstream electric grinder that puts grounds straight into a portafilter
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