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Baratza Sette 30 vs Niche Zero

The Niche Zero makes the smaller adjustments (12.4 µm a step against 24 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.

Side by side

Baratza Sette 30Niche Zero
Setting formatNumberNumber
Finer directionLower numbersLower numbers
Smallest adjustment24 µm12.4 µm
Steps from espresso to French press2752
Espresso setting~250 µm20.20
Moka pot setting~350 µm60.28
AeroPress setting~450 µm100.36
V60 setting~560 µm150.45
Chemex setting~700 µm210.56
French press setting~900 µm290.73
Kalita Wave setting~600 µm160.48
Cold brew setting~1100 µm370.89
Siphon setting~650 µm190.52

This compares how the grinders adjust, not build quality, burr type or price. Settings come from one shared particle-size scale fitted from the Honest Coffee Guide and are a starting point.

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Questions

Which grinder has finer adjustment, the Baratza Sette 30 or the Niche Zero?

The Niche Zero makes the smaller adjustments (12.4 µm a step against 24 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.

Can I use the same setting on both?

No. A V60 grind is about 15 on the Baratza Sette 30 and 0.45 on the Niche Zero.