Breville Dose Control
Specs, pros & cons and how the Dose Control compares to 67 other grinders from $139.95.
Synthesised from owner reviews and expert coverage of the Dose Control grinder.
- Price
- $139.95
- Grind settings
- 60
- Hopper capacity
- Bean Hopper
- Burr type
- Stainless Steel
- Power
- 130 W
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The verdict
The Dose Control is Breville's most affordable grinder — a simple conical-burr grinder that covers a range of brew methods and gets you off pre-ground or blade grinding on a tight budget.
It is the most basic of the line and not an espresso specialist, but as a first real burr grinder it is a meaningful, low-cost step up.
What we like
- Affordable entry into burr grinding
- Conical burrs; covers everyday brew methods
- Simple to use
What to know
- Most basic of Breville's grinders
- Stepped; not an espresso-precision grinder
- Best paired with non-espresso brewing or entry espresso
What owners say
Owners see it as a budget gateway — a clear improvement over blade or pre-ground for daily coffee. For serious espresso, owners step up to the Smart Grinder Pro or a flat-burr grinder.
An entry grinder
If you are escaping pre-ground on a budget, the Dose Control does the job for everyday brewing. For dialed-in espresso, plan to upgrade to a more precise grinder down the line.
Specifications
- Burr type
- Stainless Steel conical burr grinder efficiently designed to minimise grinding heat and protect the essential oils in th
- Grind settings
- 60
- Hopper capacity
- Bean Hopper Capacity: 12oz Coffee Bean Capacity
- Power
- 130 W
- Voltage
- 110 - 120 Volts
- Dimensions
- 7.6" x 9.8" x 15.4"
How it compares
| Spec | Dose Control $139.95 |  Dose Control Pro $159.95 |  Smart Grinder Pro $199.95 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burr type | Stainless Steel conical burr grinder efficiently designed to minimise grinding heat and protect the essential oils in th | — | — |
| Grind settings | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Hopper capacity | Bean Hopper Capacity: 12oz Coffee Bean Capacity | Bean Hopper Capacity: | 18oz Coffee Bean Capacity. |
| Power | 130 W | 130 W | 165 W |
| Voltage | 110 - 120 Volts | 110–120 Volts. | 110–120 Volts. |
| Dimensions | 7.6" x 9.8" x 15.4" | 8" x 6.3" x 13.5" | 8.5" x 6.3" x 15.3" |
| Weight | — | 4.7 kg | 2.9 kg |
See it in action
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Frequently asked
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Is it a real upgrade over pre-ground?
How we research & test
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