Baratza Sette 270Wi vs Orphan Espresso Lido E

When looking for an entry to mid-level Electric Burr Grinder, there are several names that will inevitably pop up, and this is one of them: the Barraz...

Update Aug 2020 I have seldom been so impressed with a product in this age of promises, hype and poor quality control. I am using this on a regular basis with my La Pavoni lever espresso maker and my Beko automatic Turkish coffee maker and I have never had better results. So happy I spent the money before they were gone. Executive Summary: It works and grinds consistently

As before, the operation is (very!) loud and the grind is right on. I've changed the rating to 4-stars because of the failure after 4 months; that failure is balanced by the excellent support. At this point I feel the design concept is just too good for 3 stars, but the failure rate isn't at all impressive and can't be ignored. Update #5 (2 Apr 2019): The replacement 270Wi is still running exactly as it should

I've used the Lido E every day over the last months, and it works splendidly. The large burr set makes short work of my beans for espresso, and grind consistency is outstanding. This is a quality product, built to last, and I feel it was worth the price. The extra touches, such as the dosing funnel which screws onto the coffee jar, and the base for use and storage on the kitchen counter, show the thoughtful design involved