Baratza Sette 30 vs Lelit Fred Prima
Technical comparison · Espresso grinders
Sette 30 and Fred Prima are both conical-burr grinders, but in different tiers: Sette 30 also covers pour over and adjusts in steps, Fred Prima stays espresso-only with a stepless dial and an entry-level price.
| Parameter |
Sette 30
Baratza
F3 · Advanced
|
Fred Prima
Lelit
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 279.95 € | 199 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 13 × 25 × 41 cm | 12.5 × 18 × 31 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3.2 kg | 2.8 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
- Sette 30 also covers pour over, Fred Prima is built for espresso only.
- Sette 30 adjusts in steps (31 clicks), Fred Prima with a stepless dial.
- Fred Prima costs noticeably less than Sette 30, which sits in a higher tier.
Which one to choose
Choose Sette 30 if…
you also brew pour over alongside espresso and prefer stepped settings you can return to exactly.
Choose Fred Prima if…
espresso is all you make, you want to spend less, and a stepless dial without preset clicks is enough.
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