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
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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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.
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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