Sage (Breville) the Smart Grinder Pro
Sage's all-rounder grinder: stainless conical burrs, 60 settings from espresso to plunger and a timed dose to 0.2 seconds, in the Gulf-spec 220-240 V version for the UAE.
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What owners say about the Smart Grinder Pro
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Sixty settings, from espresso to plunger
Hardened stainless steel conical burrs and 60 grind settings cover the whole range of home brewing on one grinder. Sage's Dose Control adds a precision digital timer, so the same amount lands in the portafilter or the container every time.
The controls, and what they let you change
The backlit LCD shows grind setting, grind time and the number of shots or cups at a glance, and two cradles hold Sage's 54 mm and 58 mm portafilters, so it pairs with any machine in the range.
- Backlit LCD with grind setting, grind time and shots or cups
- 60 grind settings on the side dial
- Removable and adjustable upper burr to extend the range finer or coarser
- Grind time in 0.2 second steps
- Automatic, manual and pause grinding
- Portafilter cradles for 50-54 mm and 58 mm
- 450 g bean hopper with a locking system for easy removal and bean transfer
- Grinds container with lid and sealing cap for filter and plunger
The grinder the Sage range is built around
A stainless steel housing, burrs you can remove and clean with the brush in the box, and cradles that fit every Sage portafilter.
Two cradles, a container and a brush, in the box
Contents as published by Sage for the SCG820 Smart Grinder Pro.
Owned properly, from day one
The paperwork, the films, and the people, before and after you buy.
The official Smart Grinder Pro, backed here in the UAE
A Sage bought abroad arrives on the wrong voltage with a guarantee that cannot be claimed here. Every Sage we sell is Gulf-spec 220-240 V stock through BRG, the brand's authorised UAE distributor, with a two-year guarantee, local service and genuine parts.
Specifications, the honest version
Grouped the way you compare machines, from Sage's own documentation.
Burrs and grinding
| Burrs | Hardened stainless steel conical burrs |
|---|---|
| Upper burr | Removable and adjustable, to shift the whole range finer or coarser |
| Range | Espresso to plunger; Sage suggests setting 12 for espresso and 58 for a plunger as starting points |
Adjustment and dosing
| Grind settings | 60, on the side dial |
|---|---|
| Dosing | Precision digital timer, adjustable in 0.2 second steps |
| Modes | Automatic by shots or cups, manual, and pause |
| Display | Backlit LCD showing grind setting, grind time and number of shots or cups |
Motor and speed
| Motor | As listed by BeanBurds: 165 W |
|---|
Hopper and output
| Hopper | 450 g, with a locking system for easy removal and bean transfer |
|---|---|
| Output | Portafilter cradles for 50-54 mm and 58 mm, or the grinds container with lid and sealing cap |
Electrical, UAE
| Model code | SCG820 (Breville BCG820), UK and Gulf specification |
|---|---|
| Supply | 220-240 V, UAE Type G plug |
Construction and size
| Body | Stainless steel housing |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 21.5 x 16 x 38.9 cm |
| Guarantee | 2 years, handled in the UAE through BRG |
Sources: Sage UK product page for the Smart Grinder Pro (BCG820/SCG820) and the SCG820 instruction booklet (UK edition, 2021). Motor wattage is as listed by BeanBurds and is not stated in the Sage documents we could verify; weight and burr diameter are not published by Sage and are left out.
Where the Smart Grinder Pro sits among home grinders
Three conical-burr grinders at a similar price, two of them from Baratza. All official UAE stock on 220-240 V. Live prices, incl. VAT.
Swipe the table sideways to compare all 3 ›
| Specification |  You are looking atSmart Grinder Pro1,299 |  Encore ESP798 |  Sette 301,299 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrs | Hardened stainless steel conical | 40 mm conical steel, M2 | 40 mm conical, S1, made in Liechtenstein |
| Adjustment | Yes, 60 stepped settings plus an adjustable upper burr; timed dosing to 0.2 s | Yes, 40 stepped settings, 1-20 reserved for espresso | Yes, 31-step macro ring, timed dosing to 0.01 s |
| Ideal for | The home that brews espresso and filter on the same grinder, beside a Bambino Plus | The first espresso grinder, beside a Bambino, Anna or Gaggia | The espresso drinker who wants a five-second dose straight into the portafilter |
| The one thing to know | An all-rounder with a timer and two cradles, not a single-purpose espresso grinder | Manual dosing with a pulse button and dosing cup; no timer | Fast and low-retention, but loud, and it wants a minute's rest between doses |
| This page | View Encore ESP | View Sette 30 |
Specifications from Sage's and Baratza's official documentation and the BeanBurds product listings. Prices are live.
Complete the setup
Chosen for the Smart Grinder Pro specifically. The machine it pairs with matters most; the rest keep a timed dose tidy and repeatable.
The compact Sage machine without a built-in grinder. Its 54 mm portafilter sits in the small cradle, and the two together are the classic Sage starter set.
A magnetic ring for the portafilter that keeps the timed dose in the basket rather than on the counter; choose 51-54 mm or 58 mm.
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