Breville Dose Control Pro BCG600SIL vs Niche Zero

A mainstream electric grinder that puts grounds straight into a portafilter

Scores higher on dosing & workflow, value for money.

Single-dosing a different coffee every day and switching between espresso and filter in seconds

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

• +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

• +Zero retention, by the maker's description, so the coffee you weigh in is the coffee you get out.
• +63 mm conical burrs with an infinite stepless dial that moves between espresso and filter in seconds.
• +Dose consistency the maker puts at less than plus or minus 0.2 g.
• +72 dB while grinding, with an aluminium body and real oak trim.
• +Compact at 122 mm wide.

• −Priced in pounds from the UK, so the cost in other countries depends on conversion, shipping and import charges.
• −No hopper to speak of: every dose is weighed and added by hand, which is the point but not for everyone.
• −311 mm tall, rising to 435 mm with the lid up, so check the space under wall cabinets.
• −Niche does not publish burr material, motor power or warranty on the product page.