Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL vs Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder is the better buy on our scoring, 7.3 to Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL's 6.6. It leads on build quality & durability and cleaning, retention & mess.
Who each one suits
A mainstream electric grinder that puts grounds straight into a portafilter
Scores higher on grind range & adjustment, dosing & workflow, speed & noise.
Espresso-capable grinding for well under what espresso-capable usually costs
Scores higher on build quality & durability, cleaning, retention & mess, value for money.
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 | Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL | Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grind Consistency | 24% | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 3.8 | 7.5 |
| Grind Range & Adjustment | 16% | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Cleaning, Retention & Mess | 14% | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| Dosing & Workflow | 12% | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 5.0 | 10.0 |
| Speed & Noise | 8% | 6.9 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | $87.79 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL | Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $87.79 |
| Best for | A mainstream electric grinder that puts grounds straight into a portafilter | Espresso-capable grinding for well under what espresso-capable usually costs |
| What sets it apart | Grinds directly into a portafilter, a filter basket or a paper filter, with a one-second timer | 51 settings on 40mm conical burrs with a 0.1-second timer, at under the category median |
| Body Material | Plastic | stainless-steel housing |
| Burr Material | Stainless steel, which the maker says minimises grinding heat to protect the bean's oils | — |
| Burr Size | — | 40 mm |
| Colour Options | — | Silver, Black |
| Espresso Capable | ✓ | ✓ |
| French Press Capable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grind settings | 60 | 51 |
| 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 | — |
| Type | Electric | — |
| Model | BCG600SIL | — |
| Adjustment | Stepped | — |
| Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.04, published as 4.5 pounds | 2.94 kg |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
- +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
- +51 settings on 40mm conical burrs at $87.79, under the $149.95 median
- +A timer running 1 to 60 seconds in 0.1-second increments, matching Baratza's resolution
- +A stainless steel housing
- −2.94kg, the heaviest grinder here
- −No burr material, motor power or rpm is published
- −No warranty term is published
Every specification, side by side
| Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL | Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $87.79 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A mainstream electric grinder that puts grounds straight into a portafilter | Espresso-capable grinding for well under what espresso-capable usually costs |
| What sets it apart | Grinds directly into a portafilter, a filter basket or a paper filter, with a one-second timer | 51 settings on 40mm conical burrs with a 0.1-second timer, at under the category median |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | Plastic | stainless-steel housing |
| Burr Material | Stainless steel, which the maker says minimises grinding heat to protect the bean's oils | — |
| Burr Size | — | 40 mm |
| Burr Type | Conical | Conical |
| Colour Options | — | Silver, Black |
| Espresso Capable | ✓ | ✓ |
| French Press Capable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grind settings | 60 | 51 |
| 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 | — |
| Type | 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. |
| Adjustment | Stepped | — |
| Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.04, published as 4.5 pounds | 2.94 kg |
Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL vs Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder: common questions
Which is better, Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL or Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder?
Homtone Conical Burr 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 grind range & adjustment.
Is Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL or Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder cheaper?
Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL starts at Not publicly stated, and Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder at $87.79.
Who is Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL for?
A mainstream electric grinder that puts grounds straight into a portafilter
Who is Homtone Conical Burr Coffee Grinder for?
Espresso-capable grinding for well under what espresso-capable usually costs
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