| Sage Smart Grinder Pro BCG820 | Niche Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Image | ![]() | ![]() |
| Brand | Sage | Niche |
| Target user | ||
| Price | €240 | €660 |
| Year | 2014 | 2019 |
| Description | Sage's bestselling home grinder. 60 individual grind settings, a precision LCD timer in 0.2-second increments, and a stainless conical burr deliver consistent results from espresso to plunger. Comes with a portafilter holder. An ideal first grinder for those stepping up from blade grinders. | The Niche Zero redefined the premium home grinder market. Its 63mm conical burr runs at just 100 RPM for minimal heat, and the zero-retention design means every ground goes directly into your vessel. Stepless adjustment covers espresso to cold brew. A cult favourite among home baristas. |
| Dimensions | — | — |
| Power | 165 W | 100 W |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 4.0 kg |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Water source | — | — |
| Water filter | No | No |
| Display | lcd | None |
| App control | No | No |
| Programmable volumes | No | No |
| Connectivity | — | — |
| Form factor | electric countertop | electric countertop |
| Burr type | conical | conical |
| Burr material | stainless steel | steel |
| Burr size | 40 mm | 63 mm |
| Burr brand | in house | in house |
| RPM | — | 100 |
| Adjustment | stepped | stepless |
| Steps | 60 steps | — |
| Grind range | espresso to coarse | espresso to coarse |
| Dosing | timed | manual |
| Single dose | No | Yes |
| Grind by weight | No | No |
| Ionizer | No | No |
| Timer | Yes | No |
| Portafilter fork | Yes | No |
| Retention | ~1 g | ~0.05 g |
| Hopper | 250 g | — |
| Noise | ~72 dB | ~67 dB |
| Made in | China | United Kingdom |