Baratza Sette 270 vs Lelit Fred Tempo
Technical comparison · Espresso grinders
Sette 270 and Fred Tempo are espresso grinders in a similar bracket, but they take opposite approaches to adjustment. Only Sette 270 lists an extra brew method beyond espresso.
| Parameter |
Sette 270
Baratza
F3 · Advanced
|
Fred Tempo
Lelit
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 349.95 € | 299 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 13 × 25 × 41 cm | 14 × 22 × 34 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3.2 kg | 3 kg |
| Power (W) | 240 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Burr type | Conical | Conical |
| Burr diameter (mm) | 40 mm | 38 mm |
| Single dose | No | No |
| Supported brew methods | Espresso, Pour over | — |
| Adjustment type | Stepped | Stepless |
| Number of steps | 31 | — |
| Drive | Electric | Electric |
| Hopper capacity (g) | 300 g | 250 g |
The differences that matter
- Price: Fred Tempo is €50 cheaper (-17% vs Sette 270)
- Burr diameter: Sette 270 40 mm vs Fred Tempo 38 mm, a marginal gap
- Adjustment: Sette 270 stepped (31 clicks) · Fred Tempo stepless
Which one to choose
Choose Sette 270 if…
Sette 270's 31 click stops give you a precise reference to return to every time, and it also covers pour-over, not just espresso. Its 40 mm burrs, 2 mm wider than Fred Tempo's, don't change grind quality on their own but hold up better under sustained use.
Choose Fred Tempo if…
Fred Tempo's stepless adjustment lets you chase extraction without the constraint of click stops, and it costs €50 less. For anyone watching the upfront budget, that's the difference that actually matters.
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