Baratza Sette 270Wi vs ECM S-Manuale 64
Technical comparison · Espresso grinders
Two electric grinders of different build: Sette 270Wi weighs 3.2 kg, with 40 mm burrs and 31 click stops; S-Manuale 64 weighs 6.9 kg, with 64 mm stainless steel burrs and stepless adjustment. The question is whether you need a light grinder that also covers filter coffee or a heavier one listed for espresso alone.
| Parameter |
Sette 270Wi
Baratza
F3 · Advanced
|
S-Manuale 64
ECM
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| 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 × 24.5 × 41.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3.2 kg | 6.9 kg |
| Power (W) | 240 W | 450 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Burr type | Conical | — |
| Burr diameter (mm) | 40 mm | 64 mm |
| Single dose | No | No |
| Supported brew methods | Espresso, Pour over | Espresso |
| Adjustment type | Stepped | Stepless |
| Number of steps | 31 | — |
| Burr material | — | Stainless steel |
| Drive | Electric | Electric |
| Motor speed (rpm) | — | 1400 rpm |
| Hopper capacity (g) | 300 g | 500 g |
The differences that matter
- Methods: espresso and pour over against espresso only → with Sette 270Wi, filter drinkers avoid buying a second grinder.
- Adjustment: 31 stops against stepless → repeatable positions on one side, minimal corrections with no fixed reference on the other.
- Weight: 3.2 kg against 6.9 kg → Sette 270Wi can be moved and stowed, S-Manuale 64 stays put.
- Hopper: 300 g against 500 g → S-Manuale 64 needs refilling far less often.
Which one to choose
Choose Sette 270Wi if…
Sette 270Wi is for espresso on weekday mornings and pour over at the weekend, the two methods the maker lists: with 31 stops you note one position for each and return to it. The trade-off is no position between two stops and a 300 g hopper.
Choose S-Manuale 64 if…
S-Manuale 64 is for someone who grinds only for espresso and leaves the grinder in place: it weighs 6.9 kg, the hopper holds 500 g and stepless adjustment lets you nudge the grind by a hair. It lists only espresso among its methods, so filter coffee needs another grinder.
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