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Product Details
Overall Rating 8.1, Based on 24 Reviews
Avg Price $100.00
Manufacturer Breville (Chinese Origin)
Machine Type Conical Burr Grinder, Bean Hopper, Grinds Catcher, Timer
Colors Brushed Metal / Black / Clear Plastic
Class Grinder, Conical Burr Consumer
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Called the Ikon, BarAroma, and BCG450XL, this is a multipurpose conical burr grinder from Breville, with a built in timer and grind hopper.

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Max Snook (quality: 3.5) 05.14.2009 Rating: 3.4
Bottom Line: Does not live up to its billing.
Mike Ventura (quality: 5.0) 05.03.2009 Rating: 6.2
Bottom Line: After modifying to get a finer grind it only gets an "okay" espresso grind, not great (~20 sec's).  For same $$, my modified Baratza Maestro was better.
Mike Filigenzi (quality: 3.0) 03.28.2009 Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Solid unit - high quality and high value.
Eric Mattocks (quality: 6.0) 03.04.2009 Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Best grinder under $300. !
Tyler Noble (quality: 6.7) 03.03.2009 Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: After a simple no-brainer modification, this grinder is great for espresso!!
Eric Pellenbarg (quality: 7.0) 01.17.2009 Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: If your budget isn't ready for a $300+ grinder, this is a very good choice.
Andrew B (quality: 7.3) 10.19.2008 Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Buy it if you're looking for a reasonably priced burr grinder for everything BUT espresso
Don Ferron (quality: 6.0) 10.14.2008 Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Looks good, grinds right, a great value at retail.
Johann Ramirez (quality: 6.7) 10.09.2008 Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: A great starter grinder with quick modification is able to produce consistent high quality grinds for Espresso.
Eran Levy (quality: 7.3) 10.04.2008 Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: good grinder after all .
Lewis Jordan (quality: 4.0) 09.03.2008 Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Get one!
Craig Murray (quality: 6.0) 05.14.2008 Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: old saying you get what you pay for  any one want to buy my breville
Michelle P (quality: 7.7) 05.13.2008 Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: I think it's the perfect burr grinder for french press coffee!
Lance Johnson (quality: 8.0) 04.04.2008 Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Though I've been slow to get the message, a good grinder like the Breville makes a world of difference in your coffee enjoyment.
Ian King (quality: 8.0) 04.03.2008 Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: It's not an art work, it's a fine appliance that gets the job done nicely.
Brian Woodward (quality: 3.0) 03.17.2008 Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Great grinder for the money; capable of espresso-grade grinds.
Tim Hett (quality: 3.2) 03.17.2008 Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Solid grinder delivers.  Very happy with this purchase.
Louie Woodhams (quality: 7.0) 03.15.2008 Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Nice grinder, but not enough range for espresso.
James Strawson (quality: 6.8) 10.26.2007 Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: If you are looking for good espresso, step away from this grinder.
Paul Jones 10.08.2007 Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Good grinder for the price once modified.
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