Baratza Sette 30 Conical Burr Grinder
The Baratza Sette 30 is engineered to bring professional-grade espresso grinding into the comfort of your home. Known for its straight-through grind design, fast grind speed, and digital precision, the Sette 30 is ideal for beginners seeking a solid foundation in espresso brewing. It features European-manufactured conical burrs, a powerful high-torque motor, and adjustable portafilter arms for easy grinding directly into a portafilter or container.
Whether you’re using an Aeropress, V60, or your favorite espresso machine, the Sette 30 ensures a uniform grind with minimal retention, unlocking the full potential of your beans with every dose.
Product Highlights & Features
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⭐ 30 Precise Grind Settings
Fine-tune your grind for perfect espresso or other fine brew methods. -
⏱ Digital Timer with 0.1-Second Precision
Programmable grind time ensures consistent dosing every time. -
⚡ Fast Grind Speed
Grinds up to 5g per second thanks to an innovative straight-through design. -
🌀 40mm European-Made Conical Burrs
Durable and precise burrs crafted for high-end flavor clarity and consistency. -
💪 High-Torque Direct Drive Motor
Provides powerful and consistent grinding with reduced heat build-up. -
🔄 Adjustable Portafilter Arms
Switch between container or portafilter grinding with ease. -
🧰 Easy to Clean and Maintain
Modular design with accessible burrs makes upkeep simple. -
🏆 SCA Award-Winning Brand
Trusted by coffee professionals worldwide and backed by world-class support.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Baratza |
| Model | Sette 30 |
| Color | Black |
| Grind Settings | 30 |
| Burr Type | 40mm Conical Steel Burrs |
| Grind Speed | Up to 5g/sec |
| Dosing Mechanism | Digital Timer (0.1s increments) |
| Hopper Capacity | 300g (10.6 oz) |
| Grounds Bin Capacity | 120g (4.2 oz) |
| Motor Type | High-Torque DC Motor |
| Product Dimensions | 5.1″ L x 9.4″ W x 15″ H |
| Weight | 9.68 lbs (4.4 kg) |
| Material | ABS Plastic + Stainless Steel |
| Voltage | 120V |
| Recommended Use | Home Espresso / Fine Brew Methods |
| Warranty | 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty |
| Support | Backed by Baratza’s U.S. Support Team |
Final Verdict
The Baratza Sette 30 Conical Burr Grinder is the perfect entry point for espresso lovers who want to step up their coffee game without stepping into commercial price tags. Its blend of speed, precision, and simplicity make it an exceptional grinder for home use, particularly for fine brew methods like espresso, Aeropress, and pour-over.
Whether you’re just beginning your coffee journey or looking for an affordable upgrade, the Sette 30 delivers consistent results and exceptional value. Plus, with Baratza’s legendary customer support and easy-to-replace parts, this is a grinder built to last.
✅ Recommended for home baristas, espresso beginners, and anyone serious about great-tasting coffee.
Beebopp –
consistent fluffy grind
The Sette 30 feels like a good purchase. Easy to setup. Only downside so far is having to say goodbye to 30g or so of beans to ‘season’ the burrs on the first grind. Its my first real grinder so that caught me off guard.Likes: slim profile, grinds are consistent , settings for espresso seem accurate, each setting clicks into place so it feels solid, works on a 51mm non pressure basket using a funnel (actually holds the entire thing hands free because its so close lol), has a removable ‘dandruff tray for easy cleanup.Dislikes: not a deal breaker but it has coffee bean dandruff once your finished grinding. I just give light taps on the side of the machine to release the residual in the burrs (only really happens with oily beans…thats all I got right now) . Its loud. You will wake people up. Not Crazy Loud, but louder than a standard blade grinder. Or maybe its the pitch? Anyways, its only for a few seconds.Overall: I’d buy it again for the price point
2 people found this helpful
hillingdoner –
Had since Nov 2020 and works great!
I purchased this in November 2020 and have been using it once to three times a day since.Might not be the most precise super duper fancy machine out there, but it certainly does the job well enough for me. Since owning all I have done is to take it apart periodically and clean the gears off with a brush. Simple to do. I would think even non mechanically inclined would be able to accomplish without issue.I use this for grinding shots for a Gaggia Classic Pro. Works great and compared to the grinders the coffee places made out that I “had to have” that are 2 or 3 times the price, I saved significant money and have enjoyed many a coffee using it. As with any machine you need to dial in the grind size as close as you can for the beans you have. Once you have that done then away you go.I’ve had no issues with slipped adjustments or anything.I simply set the grind size and adjust the time to the beans and I’m ready to grind shot after shot. Really easy to use!If you are in doubt then don’t be. Unless you need your coffee ground on a south facing slope, at a humidity between 30% and 40%, at precisely 68.3 degrees F grind head temp, under a new moon etc. etc. etc. then don’t sweat it. This grinder will be perfect for the home user who just wants a good cup of coffee freshly ground.One note on noise. YES this grinder is somewhat loud. Having said that, it is only going to run a few seconds so big deal. Grind your coffee and go. If the whole house is asleep and you are trying to grind your coffee at 2am with a flashlight so as not to wake anyone, then good luck. 🙂
14 people found this helpful
Bookworm –
Excellent Grinder for Home Use
I’ve been using this grinder at home for just over 2 years. Now, I generally only use it one time a day for my morning Americano, so not a heavy use. It has held up quite well. I do clean it fairly regularly. All the adjustments work well, and it is easy to dial-in. There is some static build-up when grinding, but a little spritz of water to the beans before grinding takes care of most of that. If you want a good grinder that does not break the bank, this is a good fit. Yes, more expensive grinders are likely better, but for a home brewer, this is fine. Overall, I am really pleased.
dseadsea –
Great Grinder; Incredible Support
TL;DR: Grinder is fantastic from a functional perspective. The internal design is great, using simple but high quality components that are assembled with care. Best product support in the space. Highly recommend.Got the grinder 5 years ago and until recently it’s worked with no issues whatsoever. A few months back it stopped turning on for some reason (think it might’ve been due to an electrical surge during a storm). I finally got around to engaging support and have been very happy with how it’s gone so far. I chose to take apart the unit on my own, just to see if there was any component that was obviously fried like a blown fuse or a warped capacitor, to narrow down what the issue was. I unfortunately wasn’t able to identify the issue, but the internals are incredibly well put together.The solders are clean, many times there will be giant blobs of excess solder all over, the solders in this are done so well that you have to actually look closely to see what is soldered. The adhesive used is also near perfectly applied. There was a small line from drip on one of the components but it was barely noticeable and was easily taken off that piece. The grinder’s burr still looks pristine, even after 5 years of near daily use; same goes for the rest of the grinder.I rarely if ever see a device like this put together so well. Digital components are used sparingly, just the power board and the display so very little that can go wrong with it and since it’s a relatively simple machine it’s easy to service yourself if you want and replacement parts are priced in a sane way. Many companies will jack up the price of components so it’s not ever worth repairing, forcing you to buy a replacement or to spend an equivalent amount on repairs.One thing I think speaks to the longevity Baratza expects from their grinders is when I was discussing the issue with the support tech, he mentioned “given the age of the unit I wouldn’t expect any problems with the motor or burr grinder itself”. After over five years they don’t expect any issues. I don’t know if that or the fact they allocate skilled personnel to continue servicing things domestically, no cost cutting by offshoring or “near shoring” taken, no scripted “run doc” that limits their ability to provide support. No corners cut, a well thought out grinder made of simple, yet high quality components with one of the design pillars being serviceability. A very rare thing in modern manufacturing. They offered to send parts out for free for me to replace but I opted to just send it to because the price was more than fair given the amount of time I’d save. All told the repair came to under 50 dollars including shipping. I don’t know how they come out ahead with that pricing (would expect the combined cost of shipping, labor time and parts to be well over that) but I’m all for it. Only other standard household brand that comes to mind for similar reasons is Speed Queen for laundry appliances, although they’re primarily focused on commercial with consumer facing business being supplemental rather than core.As for the actual function of the device and quality of the grind, I have no complaints. Burr grinders produce a consistent grind by design, it’s why they’re used over a bladed grinder. I’ve never had clogging issues with beans that are dark and oily, or similar common problems grinders can present. I flip around on brewing method quite a bit so I’ve used it for doing fine grinds for espresso, medium for pour over, coarse for french press, etc. I haven’t found any size that cause it to choke it up, produce inconsistent grain sizes or any other issues that plague other grinders. I’ve never done Turkish style brewing which supposedly needs a grind finer than espresso so that might cause issue, but I highly doubt it. It performs consistently and has a simple but elegant mechanical design that does wonders for reliability. If you want to avoid issues, simply don’t be an idiot like me and instead use a surge protector. Attached pics of the components since I don’t have any other use for them and might interest some to see vs. more common review images.If you’re concerned about the price, keep in mind the above that this is made to last a long time (decade+) and is actually serviceable. Most if not all the other brands will require you to replace it within that time span which will probably end up costing more than the higher one time cost. I’d guess that the Fellow Ode is the closest comparison and you’re only able to replace the burrs in that, anything else and an entire replacement unit is needed.
7 people found this helpful
Cheyenne –
Good grinder…great company!
For starters, we are typical coffee drinkers, but by no means experts. We have owned a few much cheaper grinders(blade) and the sette 30 is miles ahead of them. As burr grinders are so expensive, I see the sette 30 as an excellent affordable entry into this market for average home use.The good:-affordable-good, consistent grind quality-I think it looks nice-grinds fast-simple design that is easy to repairThe not as good:-it is on the noisier side-not super easy to clean, but not overly difficult(I think this is typical for this type of grinder)-entry level build quality(more on this below)The great:-Baratza is an excellent company to deal withBuild quality:I personally think the build quality is acceptable for the price. Baratza clearly focused their efforts on producing the best quality grinds at an affordable price and that meant lower quality components that do not directly affect the grind quality. The component that most complain about is the plastic gears. I agree that plastic gears are maybe not the best choice for a grinder that will be used in a professional setting for many years, but that is not the application that this grinder was designed for. We got 4 years out of ours, with 3-4 grinds a day, before the gears finally threw in the towel. My brother has one as well that is about 3 years old and has had no issues under the same conditions. I contacted baratza(through email) and they got back to me within a few minutes. After a few questions they asked me to send some pictures of the gears, which I did, and the same day a new gearbox was on the way FREE OF CHARGE. I couldn’t believe that they would stand behind their products like that this far out of warranty.Overall:It is a good grinder for the price and If I was in the market for a better one it would be a higher end baratza because they truly are an excellent company to deal with.
18 people found this helpful
ROSS W. –
I would spend your money and mine on this grinder
This was my first conical grinder. I purchased this with a Brevile Bambino Plus. This was my first foray into at home espresso. I have always heard the grind is more important than anything else. I was not disappointed. My daughter helped me keep notes as we moved through different grind levels to find the right balance that was not bitter or acidic, with great creama. It was amazing to fine tune with this grinder. Within 1 level of coarsness, the espresso was amazing. What i mean by that is i tried a 15 grind and the espresso was bitter, at 17 it was chocolatey and balanced with no bitterness. I found 17-18 was the best grind for my machine. I like the hopper and the fact that the portafilter fits underneath for quick access. It does leave a little residue on the bottom but I would think when grinding coffee there would be some grounds to clean up. The timer is also great. I fined tuned the time to get the right amount of grounds every time. The grinder saves your grind time so that is super convenient. The sound actually isn’t as loud as I expected. I didn’t get this in exchange for a review, although that would have been great since this grinder is great.
2 people found this helpful
Ernest M. LeoErnest M. Leo –
Well built grinder with 30 grind settings from fine to course.
Very easy to adjust the grind settings so coffee beans are ground to the size that suits your preference from very fine, expresso, to coarse, French press. Straight through grind design of the conical burr helps prevent ground coffee plugging the burr grinders. The ground coffee falls directly into the grounds bin. The device arms can easily be changed to accommodate a porta filter. Very fast grinder with a strong motor that grinds coffee very even every time. With the unique straight through design the conical burr remains stationary with the outer burr spinning. The 30 is louder than most grinders with the noise being irrelevant because of the short grinding times of less than 10 seconds. The grinder is very easy to disassemble to clean. I have found with the straight through design grinding 3 scoops of minute rice really cleans the burr mechanism. (With minute rice being a food product you don’t have to worry about contaminating the unit.) All in all the Sette 30 is an excellent coffee grinder a step above your basic grinders and on par with more expensive ones.
7 people found this helpful
Father Knows Best –
It Grinds!
As one would expect…the machine grinds coffee beans. It was fairly easy to setup except for one piece of information in the instructions. The instructions say to adjust the grind setting while the grinder is running. The problem is it will not run unless the setting lever is at least moved from its (from the factory) “parked” position to at least one of the setting “lines”. Otherwise, the unit will not power on. It took a little experimenting to figure this out. Once we got it going and sorted out the best setting for the coffee beans, we had it is running perfectly.
The Net Doctor –
I love not having a Mess
I love my Sette 20!As most people, my home’s kitchen is a household kitchen (not a coffee house) so the reality is the space on the counter tops next to the kitchen sink is precious. That combined with location limitations due to cabinet height means my grinder and expresso maker must be located far from the sink so I can’t just wipe messy grinds into the sink. As a result, a messy grinder is not an option.No matter what grinder you have, you just can’t grind directly into a portafilter without spilling some grinds and if you have a grinder with a doser you will always spill some carrying it to the sink where you can level and tamp it.The Sette 20 grinds into its included container with no mess and its grind time can be set in 10ths of seconds so you can dial it in to make just the right amount of grinds and have no waisted beans. Just grind what you need and then carry the container and your portafilter to the sink, pour the freshly ground grinds from the container into your portafilter, level off, tamp and rinse any spillage down the drain.If I am making several double shots, I just hit the start button 3 times and make one trip to the sink.As far as grinds, I use a mid scale setting for expresso. Anything finer and draw times go above 30 seconds which is too long so it is excellent for Turkish through drip and probably OK for French press but out of the box it is too fine for real course cold brew grinds. I know it can be adjusted but for my needs it is perfect.
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Evelyn D. –
Quick and efficient
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Great variety is grind size and grinds come out super quick. You can also set a time for how long to grind.