Baratza Sette 270Wi vs DF Grinders DF83 V3
Technical comparison · Espresso grinders
Sette 270Wi and DF83 V3 are both espresso grinders built for advanced home use, but with opposite setups: the first is compact and light, built for single dosing; the second is heavier, with larger burrs, and also covers French press. The choice comes down to how much counter space you have and how many brew methods you want to grind for on the same machine.
| Parameter |
Sette 270Wi
Baratza
F3 · Advanced
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DF83 V3
DF Grinders
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 469.95 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 13 × 25 × 41 cm | 15 × 24.9 × 45 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3.2 kg | 10.8 kg |
| Power (W) | 240 W | 550 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 110 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Burr type | Conical | Flat |
| Burr diameter (mm) | 40 mm | 83 mm |
| Single dose | No | No |
| Supported brew methods | Espresso, Pour over | Espresso, Pour over, French press |
| Adjustment type | Stepped | Micrometric |
| Number of steps | 31 | — |
| Burr material | — | Stainless steel |
| Drive | Electric | Electric |
| Motor speed (rpm) | — | 1400 rpm |
| Hopper capacity (g) | 300 g | 225 g |
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Best value Advanced
Best balance of technical score and price among the 14 sheets in the Espresso grinders category (advanced tier): technical score 100/100. The price used is the sheet's estimated range.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Burr diameter: 40 mm on the Sette 270Wi, 83 mm on the DF83 V3 → larger burrs on the DF83 V3, sized for higher throughput per rotation.
- Weight: 3.2 kg on the Sette 270Wi, 10.8 kg on the DF83 V3 → the Sette 270Wi moves around easily, the DF83 V3 stays put on one station.
- Adjustment: stepped (31 settings) on the Sette 270Wi, micrometric on the DF83 V3 → the latter allows continuous adjustment, the former only fixed steps.
- Brew methods: Sette 270Wi grinds for espresso and pour-over, DF83 V3 also for French press → only the DF83 V3 covers the full range from fine to coarse.
Which one to choose
Choose Sette 270Wi if…
The Sette 270Wi suits someone who only makes espresso and pour-over and wants a compact grinder for a tight counter: it weighs 3.2 kg, has 40 mm conical burrs, and adjusts in steps, across 31 settings. The hopper holds up to 300 g of beans, but it doesn't cover French press and the smaller burrs limit throughput compared with an 83 mm set.
Choose DF83 V3 if…
The DF83 V3 suits someone who grinds for French press as well as espresso and pour-over, and wants micrometric adjustment instead of stepped. The 83 mm flat burrs and the 10.8 kg weight make it a fixed-station machine, not one to move between counters; the hopper holds 225 g, less than the Sette 270Wi.
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