Breville BCG450XL Ikon Review

What the Reviewers Like:
The Breville Ikon Conical Burr Grinder has a wide range of settings, a built-in timer and cord storage -- a feature that's surprisingly uncommon among burr grinders. Reviews indicate that owners enjoy its quiet operation and sleek look.

What The Reviewers Don't Like:
Some owners of the Breville Ikon Conical Burr Grinder wish that the timer could be programmed for more than 30 seconds, and others say that the plastic bin for grounds could be of better quality.

Breville BCG450XL Ikon review highlights

We read the best reviews of the Breville Ikon at CoffeeGeek.com, a coffee enthusiasts' website that displays the number of ratings and overall scores for each coffee grinder. Although there are fewer than a dozen reviews posted to the site, owners' descriptions are thorough and provide an information bonanza for coffee buffs. Reviews posted to Amazon.com round out the picture of this grinder.

The Breville BCG450XL Ikon Conical Burr Grinder has not been on the market long enough to accumulate as many owner-written reviews as some of its competitors, including the Capresso 560.01 Infinity (*est. $90), but early reports indicate that it is just as good a value. Owners call it attractive, consistent and relatively quiet. The Ikon, which is also known as the BarAroma, has not been professionally reviewed as of this writing. It does earn very high average ratings at CoffeeGeek.com and Amazon.com. Experts say the burr grinders are far better than cheaper blade grinders at achieving a consistent grind -- especially important for making espresso.

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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. CoffeeGeek.com
Breville Ikon (BarAroma) Conical Burr Reviews
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Eleven owners have posted reviews of the Breville Ikon Conical Burr Grinder at CoffeeGeek.com, giving the coffee grinder an average 8.42 stars (out of 10). Owners like this grinder's wide range of grind settings, built-in timer and cord storage, but a few say the plastic bin that catches the grounds looks flimsy. Owners say the coffee grinder may need re-calibrating in order to grind finely enough for espresso.

2. Amazon.com
Breville Ikon Conical Burr Reviews
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More than 30 owners have posted reviews at Amazon.com of the Breville Ikon Conical Burr Grinder, which average 4.5 stars (out of 5). Owners say it's quieter than they expected and generates less static than comparable grinders. A few wish the timer could be programmed for longer than 30 seconds, and others say that the hopper is small. Taking into account both the pros and cons of the reviews, most owners seem generally pleased with this grinder's sleek looks and operation.

3. Epinions
Breville Ikon Conical Burr Reviews
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One owner has posted a 5-star review of the Breville Ikon Conical Burr Grinder at Epinions. The owner likes the five grind settings, ease of operation and clean-up, and consistency of grind. The only complaint here centers on the plastic container for grounds, which looks somewhat unstable.

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Breville BCG450XL Ikon Review