Buying guide

Baratza Forté BG: price, fit, and what to know

Prima’s $849.95 Forté listing currently offers the BG version with 54 mm steel flat burrs. It is not the ceramic-burr Forté AP.

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Weight-based brew workflow

Baratza Forté BG

Who it is for

Choose the Forté BG if weight-based dosing into a grounds bin and a sturdy, compact grinder are your priorities. For an espresso-first portafilter workflow, we would choose the Vario+ or Mazzer Mini instead.

$849.95

Prima Coffee listed price, checked Nov 6, 2026. Options, shipping, and tax may change the total.

Availability: Ships next business day, according to Prima. Current option: Forté BG with steel flat burrs.

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What matters in daily use

Strengths

54 mm steel flat burrs in the currently listed BG version
Touchscreen with time- and weight-based programmable dosing
Metal enclosure and 260 macro/micro adjustment combinations

Before you buy

The option currently shown is Forté BG, not Forté AP. Do not assume the ceramic AP burr set is included.
Prima states the BG does not include the AP portafilter holder.
Weight-based dosing is into the grounds bin; do not assume it weighs a portafilter dose.

Key specifications

Version: Forté BG
Burrs: 54 mm steel flat
Adjustment: 10 macro × 26 micro
Dosing: Time or weight into bin
Grounds bin: 250 g, per Prima
Dimensions: 5.1 W × 7.1 D × 14.2 H in

Specifications and dispatch estimates from the linked Prima Coffee listing, checked Nov 6, 2026. Confirm your chosen option before ordering.

Where it fits

A better match for a brew-focused counter or someone who wants a weigh-into-bin routine. It stays distinct from the ceramic-burr AP, even though both belong to the Forté family.

Prima publishes buyer comments praising easy adjustment, accurate weighing, and sturdy everyday service. Those comments concern the Forté family; the version-specific BG burrs and missing AP portafilter holder are the more important buying checks.

We do not bench-test these machines or grinders. Our recommendations weigh features, build, workflow, and published assessments against their tradeoffs.

Compare the grinders

Choose for your workflow, not simply the highest price.

Model	Best fit	Prima price
Mazzer Mini	Premium espresso grinder	$1,295.00
Baratza Vario+	Home espresso sweet spot	$529.95
Baratza Forté BG	Weight-based brew workflow	$849.95
Baratza Sette 30	Entry-level timed grinding	$299.95

FAQ

Does this link buy a Forté AP?

The current Prima option is Forté BG with steel flat burrs. The page discusses both variants, but only buy it if the option shown matches your intended use. For our espresso-first choices, compare the Vario+ and Mazzer Mini.

Where is the price from?

The linked Prima Coffee listing, checked Nov 6, 2026. The store confirms the final price, selected version, tax, shipping, and lead time.

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