Sette 270 Coffee Grinder

The Sette 270 takes the same vertical low-retention chassis as the Sette 30 and adds the precision the 30 leaves on the table. 270 grind settings, three programmable time presets, and tool-free burr removal. For home espresso, this is the Baratza most people who care about espresso end up choosing.

Why it works

• 270 settings, macro plus micro. 30 macro positions x 9 micro per position. Real espresso dial-in territory.
• Vertical grind path, near-zero retention. Same advantage as the Sette 30. Bean changes don't require purging the grinder.
• Three programmable time presets. Single, double, or filter, set once, recall with one button.
• S1 conical burr, removable without tools. Pull the top burr by hand to clean. Cuts maintenance friction to almost nothing.
• 200W high-torque motor. Espresso dose in 5 to 6 seconds.

Specs

• Burr: 40mm steel conical (S1)
• Grind range: 270 settings (30 macro x 9 micro)
• Motor: 200W high-torque DC
• Dosing: 3 programmable time presets
• Grind path: Vertical, low-retention
• Dimensions: 5.1 x 9.4 x 15.7 in
• Weight: 7 lbs
• Voltage: 120V
• Warranty: 1 year, parts and labor, from Baratza

Setup and care notes

Loud, like the Sette 30, by design. Silicone pad helps. Pull the top burr monthly for a quick brush-out if you're pulling shots daily.

Who it's for, who it isn't

Right for the home espresso brewer who wants near-zero retention, real micro-step adjustment, and timer-based dosing in one grinder. Not the right pick if you want weight-based dosing, in which case the Sette 270Wi is $200 up the line for that feature.

See it in action

Sette 270 versus 270Wi? Our grind by weight vs grind by time guide compares both heads-up.