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Buying guide

Best espresso grinder under $300

Electric grinders under $300 from our catalog, chosen on maker specs and U.S. list prices, each with a buy-now-or-wait call.

We do not bench-test, review or use this gear. Everything below comes from each maker's own product page (list price, specs and the date we checked), U.S. CPSC recall notices, and, for the buy-now-or-wait calls, named public reports of last year's holiday prices. We show no star ratings or review counts. Some links are affiliate links; see the disclosure.

Quick comparison

ModelBurrsBurr sizeWarrantySizeList pricePrice checked
Baratza Encore ESPConical40 mm1 Year Manufacturer Warranty13 x 15 x 34 cm$199.95Oct 17, 2026
Fellow Opus 2ConicalNot statedNot stated206 × 130 × 267 mm$199.95–$249.95Oct 17, 2026
Breville Smart Grinder ProConicalNot stated1 Year Limited Warranty8.5" x 6.3" x 15.3"$199.95Oct 17, 2026
Baratza Encore ESP ProConical40 mm1 Year Manufacturer Warranty13 x 15 x 34 cm$299.95Oct 17, 2026
Turin DF54 v4.1 Single Dose Flat Burr GrinderFlat54 mmNot statedNot stated$249.00Oct 17, 2026
Breville Dose Control ProConicalNot stated1 Year Limited Warranty8" x 6.3" x 13.5"$159.95Oct 17, 2026

Specs and list prices from each maker's site, checked Oct 17, 2026.

The picks

Ordered by fit for espresso, not by commission.

1

Espresso-focused pick

Baratza Encore ESP

Hand holding a portafilter under a white espresso grinder as grounds fall
Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: Charles Sims / Unsplash

Why it is here

Baratza built the Encore ESP for espresso: 40 mm conical burrs at a $199.95 list price, with U.S. parts and support from Baratza.

$199.95

Baratza U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026

Buy now or wait? Leaning wait. Last year several retailers listed the Encore ESP at $159.95 against its $199.95 list price from about Nov 22, 2025. If Baratza repeats that, waiting a few weeks may pay off. Source: Slickdeals, Nov 23, 2025, CoffeeGeek, Early Black Friday Deals 2025. This is a past pattern, not a forecast; we do not have our own retailer price history yet.

Burr size
40 mm
Burrs
Conical
Size
13 x 15 x 34 cm
Warranty
1 Year Manufacturer Warranty

Key specs from Baratza's product page, checked Oct 17, 2026.

No CPSC recall found that names Baratza (CPSC data fetched 2026-10-21 23:42 CDT). This is an automated name match, not a safety rating.

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2

All-rounder pick

Fellow Opus 2

Espresso grinder dosing fresh grounds into a portafilter in its holder (illustrative)
Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: Esra Afşar / Pexels

Why it is here

A conical burr grinder from Fellow at $199.95 list, with a 300 W motor per Fellow's specs.

$199.95–$249.95

Fellow U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026

Buy now or wait? Leaning wait. Fellow ran a sale of up to 25% off over Black Friday 2025, and the original Opus grinder was reported at $160 against $200. The Opus 2 is a newer model, so that past price is a guide only. Source: Fellow's own Black Friday 2025 page, CoffeeGeek, Early Black Friday Deals 2025. This is a past pattern, not a forecast; we do not have our own retailer price history yet.

Burrs
Conical
Power
300 W
Size
206 × 130 × 267 mm
Weight
2.3 kg

Key specs from Fellow's product page, checked Oct 17, 2026.

No CPSC recall found that names Fellow (CPSC data fetched 2026-10-21 23:42 CDT). This is an automated name match, not a safety rating.

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3

Hopper grinder pick

Breville Smart Grinder Pro

Coffee beans in the clear hopper of an electric burr grinder (illustrative)
Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: Daniel Neves Cotta / Pexels

Why it is here

60 grind settings and an 18 oz bean hopper per Breville, at $199.95 list.

$199.95

Breville U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026

Buy now or wait? No clear signal. We found no public report of a Black Friday 2025 price on the Smart Grinder Pro. Breville discounted several of its espresso machines last year. Source: TechRadar, Nov 27, 2025. This is a past pattern, not a forecast; we do not have our own retailer price history yet.

Burrs
Conical
Hopper
18oz Coffee Bean Capacity.
Size
8.5" x 6.3" x 15.3"
Weight
6.39 lbs / 2.9 kg
Warranty
1 Year Limited Warranty

Key specs from Breville's product page, checked Oct 17, 2026.

No CPSC recall found that names Breville (CPSC data fetched 2026-10-21 23:42 CDT). This is an automated name match, not a safety rating.

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4

Step-up pick

Baratza Encore ESP Pro

Barista holding a portafilter under a black electric espresso grinder (illustrative, not a specific model)
Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: Guto Macedo / Pexels

Why it is here

The Encore ESP Pro keeps 40 mm conical burrs and sits right at $299.95 list.

$299.95

Baratza U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026

Buy now or wait? No clear signal. We found no public report of a Black Friday 2025 price on the Encore ESP Pro. Baratza did discount the Encore ESP and the original Encore last year. Source: CoffeeGeek, Early Black Friday Deals 2025. This is a past pattern, not a forecast; we do not have our own retailer price history yet.

Burr size
40 mm
Burrs
Conical
Size
13 x 15 x 34 cm
Weight
3.84kg (8.5lbs)​
Warranty
1 Year Manufacturer Warranty

Key specs from Baratza's product page, checked Oct 17, 2026.

No CPSC recall found that names Baratza (CPSC data fetched 2026-10-21 23:42 CDT). This is an automated name match, not a safety rating.

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5

Flat-burr single-dose pick

Turin DF54 v4.1 Single Dose Flat Burr Grinder

Barista holding a portafilter under a black electric espresso grinder (illustrative, not a specific model)
Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: Guto Macedo / Pexels

Why it is here

The only flat-burr grinder under $300 in our catalog: 54 mm flat burrs, single dose, $249.00 list.

$249.00

Turin U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026

Buy now or wait? No clear signal. We found no public report of how this brand priced this model on Black Friday 2025, so we make no call. Watch the price instead. This is a past pattern, not a forecast; we do not have our own retailer price history yet.

Burr size
54 mm
Burrs
Flat
Power
150 W

Key specs from Turin's product page, checked Oct 17, 2026.

No CPSC recall found that names Turin (CPSC data fetched 2026-10-21 23:42 CDT). This is an automated name match, not a safety rating.

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6

Lowest list price

Breville Dose Control Pro

Coffee beans in the clear hopper of an electric burr grinder (illustrative)
Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: Daniel Neves Cotta / Pexels

Why it is here

The lowest list price among our electric picks here, at $159.95, with 60 grind settings per Breville.

$159.95

Breville U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026

Buy now or wait? No clear signal. We found no public report of how this brand priced this model on Black Friday 2025, so we make no call. Watch the price instead. This is a past pattern, not a forecast; we do not have our own retailer price history yet.

Burrs
Conical
Hopper
Bean Hopper Capacity:; 12oz Coffee Bean Capacity.
Size
8" x 6.3" x 13.5"
Weight
10.36 lbs / 4.7 kg
Warranty
1 Year Limited Warranty

Key specs from Breville's product page, checked Oct 17, 2026.

No CPSC recall found that names Breville (CPSC data fetched 2026-10-21 23:42 CDT). This is an automated name match, not a safety rating.

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Roasted coffee beans spilling from an open burlap sack
Photo: Tina Guina / Unsplash

Every electric grinder under $300 in our catalog

Sources for the Black Friday calls

Prices in these reports were retailer or maker sale prices at the time and may not repeat.

See also: best espresso grinders, best under $300 and buy now or wait for Black Friday.

FAQ

How did you choose these grinders?

From the 10 electric grinders in our catalog with a U.S. list price of $300 or less (checked Oct 17, 2026), using each maker's published specs. We do not bench-test grinders and show no ratings.

Are hand grinders included?

No. This guide covers electric grinders. Hand grinders such as the Timemore Chestnut C5 are listed on our grinders page.

Will these grinders be cheaper on Black Friday?

Some were last year. Several retailers listed the Baratza Encore ESP at $159.95 from about Nov 22, 2025, and Fellow ran up to 25% off. That is a past pattern, not a forecast.

Have any of these been recalled?

Our automated match of CPSC recall notices (fetched 2026-10-21 23:42 CDT) found no recall naming Baratza, Fellow, Breville or Turin. Check the CPSC site for your exact model.

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