Best grinder under $300
4 grinders under $300, ranked by current cheapest price across retailers.
Under $300 the grinder field runs from $160 to $300 across the 4 models we track, spanning entry to mid tiers. The list below is ranked by live cheapest price across retailers, refreshed automatically, so the order reflects what you'd actually pay today — not list price. Pricing here is mixed: 1 of the 4 are MAP-tight (identical at every store), while 1 show a real cross-retailer spread worth shopping.
What to look for: burr geometry drives the cup — This list mixes 1 flat-burr and 3 conical-burr grinders — flats lean brighter and more separated, conicals warmer and more forgiving. Under $300 the ceiling reaches entry-tier (Baratza Sette 30); espresso also wants fine-step or stepless adjustment, so favor models built for it.
| # | grinder | Cheapest | vs MSRP | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breville Smart Grinder Pro BCG820MAP | $159.95 seattlecoffeegear | save $90 | entry |
| 2 | Baratza Encore ESP | $199.95 seattlecoffeegear | save $0 | entry |
| 3 | Eureka Mignon Filtro | $209.00 wholelattelove | save $141 | mid |
| 4 | Baratza Sette 30 | $299.95 clivecoffee | — | entry |
Frequently asked
What is the best grinder under $300?
For value, the Breville Smart Grinder Pro BCG820 at $160. The most capable under $300 is the Baratza Sette 30 (entry).
How many grinders are under $300?
We currently track 4 grinders priced under $300, from $160 to $300.
Are grinders under $300 usually discounted or MAP-priced?
Mixed. 1 of the 4 are MAP-priced (every retailer holds the same number), while 3 currently sit below MSRP and 1 show a real cross-retailer spread of 5%+. Shopping around mainly pays off on the non-MAP models.
What's the cheapest grinder we track under $300?
The Breville Smart Grinder Pro BCG820 at $160 from seattlecoffeegear ($90 under its $250 MSRP).