Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL vs DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder

The verdict

DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder is the better buy on our scoring, 7.3 to Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL's 6.6. It leads on grind consistency and build quality & durability.

Who each one suits

Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL

A mainstream electric grinder that puts grounds straight into a portafilter

Scores higher on dosing & workflow.

DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder

Single dosing espresso with almost nothing left behind in the machine

Scores higher on grind consistency, build quality & durability, grind range & adjustment.

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

CriterionWeightBreville Dose Control Pro BCG600SILDF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder
Grind Consistency24%7.08.0
Build Quality & Durability16%3.85.0
Grind Range & Adjustment16%8.59.0
Cleaning, Retention & Mess14%5.08.0
Dosing & Workflow12%8.07.5
Value for Money10%5.05.0
Speed & Noise8%6.96.9

What each one costs

PriceNot publicly statedNot publicly stated

Where they differ

Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.

Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SILDF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder
Best forA mainstream electric grinder that puts grounds straight into a portafilterSingle dosing espresso with almost nothing left behind in the machine
What sets it apartGrinds directly into a portafilter, a filter basket or a paper filter, with a one-second timerA plasma generator in the exit chute that kills static, plus published retention under 0.1g
Anti Popcorn—An integrated disc that stops beans jumping, which the maker says also speeds up grinding
Body MaterialPlastic—
Burr MaterialStainless steel, which the maker says minimises grinding heat to protect the bean's oilsStainless steel
Burr Size—64 mm
Burr TypeConical—
Dimensions—W132 x D254 x H305 mm
Espresso Capable✓✓
French Press Capable✓—
Grind Adjustment—Stepless micrometric
Grind settings60—
Grinds IntoA portafilter, a grinds container, a gold tone filter basket or a paper filter—
Hopper Capacity340, published as 12oz, with a locking system for removal and storage50 g
In Box Accessories—A 58mm food-grade transparent plastic dosing cup
ModelBCG600SIL—
Power—250 W
Retention—0.1, published as true zero retention at under 0.1 gram even without a bellow
Single Dose—✓
Static Control—A plasma generator, an ioniser, in the exit chute to eliminate static
AdjustmentSteppedStepless, on a chrome-wrapped dial with a metal indicator
Timer✓—
Weight2.04, published as 4.5 pounds6.8 kg

Pros and cons

From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.

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
Full Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL review →
DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder
  • +Published retention under 0.1g even without the bellow, which is the lowest figure any grinder here states
  • +A plasma ioniser in the exit chute to kill static, and an anti-popcorn disc that also speeds up grinding
  • +Stepless adjustment on a chrome dial with a metal indicator
  • +Designed around single dosing rather than offering it as an option, with a 58mm dosing cup included
  • −No price is published for it here
  • −No warranty term is published
  • −A 50g hopper with the bellow fitted, so it is a one-dose-at-a-time machine by design
Full DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder review →

Every specification, side by side

Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SILDF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder
Who it suits
Best forA mainstream electric grinder that puts grounds straight into a portafilterSingle dosing espresso with almost nothing left behind in the machine
What sets it apartGrinds directly into a portafilter, a filter basket or a paper filter, with a one-second timerA plasma generator in the exit chute that kills static, plus published retention under 0.1g
Specifications
Anti Popcorn—An integrated disc that stops beans jumping, which the maker says also speeds up grinding
Body MaterialPlastic—
Burr MaterialStainless steel, which the maker says minimises grinding heat to protect the bean's oilsStainless steel
Burr Size—64 mm
Burr TypeConical—
Dimensions—W132 x D254 x H305 mm
Espresso Capable✓✓
French Press Capable✓—
Grind Adjustment—Stepless micrometric
Grind settings60—
Grinds IntoA portafilter, a grinds container, a gold tone filter basket or a paper filter—
Hopper Capacity340, published as 12oz, with a locking system for removal and storage50 g
In Box Accessories—A 58mm food-grade transparent plastic dosing cup
TypeElectricElectric
ModelBCG600SIL—
Power—250 W
Retention—0.1, published as true zero retention at under 0.1 gram even without a bellow
Ships toUSUS
Ships to NoteConfirmed 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—✓
Static Control—A plasma generator, an ioniser, in the exit chute to eliminate static
AdjustmentSteppedStepless, on a chrome-wrapped dial with a metal indicator
Timer✓—
Weight2.04, published as 4.5 pounds6.8 kg

Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL vs DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder: common questions

Which is better, Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL or DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder?

DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder scores 7.3 against 6.6, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL is still ahead on dosing & workflow.

Is Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL or DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder cheaper?

Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL starts at Not publicly stated, and DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder at Not publicly stated.

Who is Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL for?

A mainstream electric grinder that puts grounds straight into a portafilter

Who is DF64 Gen 2 Single Dose Coffee Grinder for?

Single dosing espresso with almost nothing left behind in the machine

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