Baratza Forte AP vs Nuova Simonelli G60 Grinder Comparison
16th Jan 2018
| FEATURE | Nuova Simonelli G60 | Baratza Forte AP |
| Manufacturer | Nuova Simonelli | Baratza |
| Case Material | Aluminum | Metal and plastic |
| Dosing Features | Electronic timed dosing with dosing funnel. Two programmable dosing buttons available as well as a manual dosing option. Timer = up to 60 seconds. | Three programmable dosing buttons available. Dosing can be weight or time based. Adjust the weight based dosing in increments of +/- 0.1 grams. Or adjust with time increments of +/- 0.1 seconds. |
| Adjustment | Stepless grind size adjustment with a small adjustment wheel on the front top of the grinder. Adjustments are made to the bottom burr, so your settings are not changed when the grinder is disassembled for cleaning or maintenance, making it easier to keep your dialed in settings. | Stepped adjustment with macro-adjustment and micro-adjustment with 260 unique settings. |
| Burr Type, Material and Width | 60mm steel flat burrs. | 54mm ceramic flat burrs that are easily removable without a lot of disassembly. The Forte BG has steel flat burrs, which is the only difference between the BG and AP versions. Ceramic burrs last longer and don't get as hot as metal burrs do. |
| Hopper | 1 lb low profile hopper with classy design. | 10.5 ounce capacity hopper with stopper feature that makes hopper removal quick and easy. |
| Burr RPM | 1950 RPM | |
| Width | 6.5 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Depth | 10.5 inches | 5.0 inches |
| Height | 16 inches | 14.2 inches |
| Watts | 220 watts | 240 watts |
| Weight | 30 lbs | 13 lbs |
| Volts | 110 volts | 110 volts |
| Controls/Display | Push buttons for dosing and programing. Small display screen, but no touch screen. | Digital touch screen display and programming features. Macro and micro-adjustment sliders control grind size. |
| Coffee Applications | Best for espresso, but can also do drip coffee and fine drip/pour over. | Great for French Press, Drip Coffee and Pour Over |
| Color Variations | Black with metal dosing funnel. Only one color option available. | Only one color option, which is metal and black plastic |
| Certifications | NSF | No |
| On/Off Switch or Timer | Both | Both |
| Model # | G60 | |
| Other Features | No grinds catch tray, but has raised 3/4 inch feet that make it easier to clean under the grinder without moving it. Power button with blue LED light. Nice portafilter holder that allows you to rest the portafilter without holding it while the machine is grinding. | Has a portafilter holder |
| Home/Business | Prosumer & light commercial | Prosumer home user as well as light commercial use, such as for a decaf espresso grinder. |