Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) vs Fellow Opus 2
Two grinders side by side. They differ on burr size, adjustment, grind range, hopper capacity. The Fellow Opus 2 has larger burrs (48 mm against 38 mm for the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG)).
Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG)
Fellow Opus 2
Our take
The Fellow Opus 2 is the better pick for most households that make both espresso and filter, thanks to stepless adjustment, 48 mm conical burrs and a 2 year warranty. The Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) only makes sense for espresso-first users who want its 283.5 g hopper, since the stepped adjustment limits fine tuning.
What actually differs
- The Fellow Opus 2 has larger burrs (48 mm against 38 mm for the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG)).
- Adjustment: the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) has Stepped, the Fellow Opus 2 has Stepless.
- Grind range: the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) has Espresso, the Fellow Opus 2 has All-purpose.
- The Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) has a larger hopper (283.5 g against 100 g for the Fellow Opus 2).
- The Fellow Opus 2 has a longer warranty (2 years against 1 year for the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG)).
Which one should you buy?
Home enthusiasts who prepare espresso.
Home coffee enthusiasts who need an electric grinder for espresso should consider the Sette 30. It provides conical burrs with stepped adjustment in the espresso range.
Skip it if: Users who need grind ranges beyond espresso.
Full specs and review →Beginners needing a single stepless grinder for both espresso and filter at a moderate price.
Buy the Fellow Opus 2 if you want one grinder that handles espresso and filter without stepping up to enthusiast grinders. The move to 48 mm conical burrs and a single stepless dial makes it simpler to adjust than the original Opus, and it comes ready to single-dose, with a dosing cup that fits 54 and 58 mm portafilters.
Skip it if: Enthusiasts or prosumer users needing specialized performance should not buy it.
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- A larger hopper
- Larger burrs
- A longer warranty
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) | Fellow Opus 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$ $150–400 | $$ $150–400 |
| Grinder type | Electric | Electric |
| Burr type | Conical | Conical |
| Burr size | 38 mm | 48 mm |
| Adjustment | Stepped | Stepless |
| Grind range | Espresso | All-purpose |
| Single-dose | Yes | Yes |
| Hopper capacity | 283.5 g | 100 g |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: grinder type (Electric); burr type (Conical); single-dose (Yes).
Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) vs Fellow Opus 2: common questions
What is the main difference between the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) and the Fellow Opus 2?
The Fellow Opus 2 has larger burrs (48 mm against 38 mm for the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG)). Adjustment: the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) has Stepped, the Fellow Opus 2 has Stepless.
Which is better for beginners, the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) or the Fellow Opus 2?
We tag the Fellow Opus 2 for beginners; the other is not tagged that way. See the pick boxes above for who each one suits.
Do the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) and the Fellow Opus 2 use the same burr type?
Yes, both use Conical.
Is the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) or the Fellow Opus 2 more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$ $150–400.