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Baratza Sette 270 review (2026)
Baratza Sette 270 is a electric grinder that suits Espresso and Moka pot. From €280 delivered to Lithuania.
Reviewers pick it as an espresso grinder: fast, fine adjustment, low retention and little static. It is loud, plasticky and weak at coarse filter settings, so skip it for pour-over.
Best for
- Espresso drinkers who want fast grinding
- Grinding straight into a portafilter
- Frequent bean changes
Skip if
- You mainly brew filter coffee
- You want a quiet grinder
- You want a metal-bodied machine
Brew methods
Built for espresso; reviewers do not recommend it for filter beyond a fine AeroPress.
Delivered price
| Shop | LT |
|---|---|
| Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend | €280cheapest |
Delivered to the country in each column: price with that country's VAT where the shop charges it, plus shipping. A dash means the shop does not sell or ship there.
How it adds up, delivered to Lithuania
- €280 shop price, VAT included
- free shipping
Pros and cons
Pros
- GearLab named it the best espresso grinder in its test, and Coffee Folk calls it a superb espresso choice.
- Coffee Folk reports consistent, fluffy fine grounds, under 1 g retention and 3.5 to 5.5 g per second.
- GearLab scored it best for cleanliness, with almost no static and little spillage.
- The lower burr comes out in seconds without tools, and Baratza sells spare parts.
Cons
- Coffee Folk calls it very loud, and GearLab rated noise its weakest metric.
- GearLab says it struggles with very coarse settings, and Coffee Folk says consistency worsens as the grind gets coarser.
- Coffee Folk does not recommend it for filter brewing beyond a fine-ground AeroPress.
- Coffee Folk notes heavy use of plastic, including the gearbox, and early units had motor, gear and scale problems, mostly on the Wi model.
What owners report
- Early reliability problems. Coffee Folk says early units had motor, gear and scale problems, mostly on the Wi model, and calls these largely resolved.
- Flexible holder. GearLab says adjustable arms hold a bin, portafilter, V60 or AeroPress.
- A shim for finer espresso. GearLab says one of the included shims extends the fine range and can offset burr wear.
What experts measured
- GearLab lists stepped macro settings with a stepless micro ring, three timer presets and a hopper of about 10 oz.
- Coffee Folk gives 40 mm Etzinger AP/S1 burrs and espresso starting settings of 3 to 9.
- GearLab saw three back-to-back V60 brews vary by about 15 seconds.
Alternatives
Eureka Mignon Specialità
Coffee Folk names it as the sturdier alternative with 55 mm flat burrs.
€443.80 at Crema →Questions
What is the Baratza Sette 270 good for?
It works well for Espresso and Moka pot. It is limited for AeroPress and Pour-over. It is not suited to French press and Cold brew. Built for espresso; reviewers do not recommend it for filter beyond a fine AeroPress.
How much does the Baratza Sette 270 cost delivered?
Cheapest delivered price: €280 to Lithuania.
Is the Baratza Sette 270 a hand or electric grinder?
It is a electric grinder with 40 mm conical, steel (Etzinger AP/S1) burrs and stepless adjustment. It is not rated as quiet.
Is the Baratza Sette 270 a single-dose grinder?
Yes, you weigh the beans in each time.
Is the Sette 270 good for filter?
Coffee Folk says no beyond a fine AeroPress. GearLab found a good V60 with one shim fitted but weaker results at very coarse settings.
What does 270 mean?
Coffee Folk says there are 30 stepped macro settings and a micro ring nominally giving 9 steps each, though the ring is actually stepless.
Specs
| Type | Electric |
| Burr | 40 mm conical, steel (Etzinger AP/S1) |
| Adjustment | stepless |
| Quiet | no |
Sources
This review draws on these sources.
- Baratza Sette 270 Review, GearLab, 2021-08-09 (expert)
- Baratza Sette 270 Review, The Coffee Folk, 2026-02-05 (expert)