Breville

Breville Grind Control (BDC650)

Ranked #11 in Coffee Makers

205 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Integrated grinder and precise brew control give it a step above the others.

Consolidated from 11 cited sources across 10 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

7 positive sources
1 mixed source
1 unconvinced source

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Flagged as a product to avoid

2 of 7 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. A trap is a product buyers genuinely cross-shop but should not buy, ranked honestly alongside the real picks rather than dropped to the bottom. Why the boards include them

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Pros & cons

✓ Integrated grinder
✓ Precise brew control
✓ Praised by Wirecutter and Consumer Reports
✓ Grind-and-brew promises one purchase covering everything
✓ Carries Breville's mass-premium brand reputation

✗ Grinder chute clogging from steam migration is the single most reported owner complaint
✗ A failed grinder or brewer bricks the whole unit
✗ Model is long in the tooth with no meaningful revision in years
✗ An OXO 9-Cup plus a standalone grinder costs similar money and can be serviced independently

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 2 articles and 9 video reviews

7 positive sources

Sur La Table Sur La Table · channel

Designed to deliver the perfect cup of drip coffee, Breville’s Grind Control Coffee Maker gives you complete control over the brewing process—from adjustable grind and coffee-strength settings to a programmable start function that ensures there’s always a rich, flavorful cup of your favorite blend waiting whenever you want it.

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Seattle Coffee Gear Seattle Coffee Gear · 693K subscribers · Aug 2015

We all know that the grind is arguably the most important step in any coffee preparation, so you might be able to tell why we love this machine! Watch as Gail reviews (and tastes) the coffee brewed off the Grind Control!

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Coffee Guide Blog Coffee Guide Blog · channel

The Breville BDC650BSS Grind Control is an excellent machine if you to join brewing and grinding. It enables you to save cash and kitchen counter space as you don’t need to buy another grinder.

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Seattle Coffee Gear Seattle Coffee Gear · 693K subscribers · Feb 2016

The Breville Grind Control is one of the smartest drip coffee brewers out there. Allowing you to calibrate the dosing based on the coffee you are using (resulting in even better tasting coffee!).

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Whole Latte Love Whole Latte Love · 394K subscribers · Aug 2015

Housed in elegant stainless steel, this machine raises the bar for drip coffee makers. Inheriting the mantel left by Breville's popular YouBrew series, the Grind Control boasts a number of improved and thoughtful features that make it a worthy successor.

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Suggest 360 Suggest 360 · 5.1K subscribers · Dec 2021

With Steep and Release technology, this Breville Grind Control generates third-wave speciality coffee by capturing the freshness and vital oils from beans by grinding before brewing. For on-the-go brewing, pour immediately into a carafe, tall cup, or travel mug.

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Nazmul Islam Nazmul Islam · 4 subscribers · Feb 2019

We all know that the grind is arguably the most important step in any coffee preparation, so you might be able to tell why we love this machine! Watch as Gail reviews (and tastes) the coffee brewed off the Grind Control!

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1 mixed source

Unsharpen Unsharpen · 189K subscribers · Jul 2018

It's not that hard, but this is an high-end coffee maker so there are a lot of setting and features that you'll have to use (or avoid) in order to make a great pot of coffee. That's especially true if you want to avoid the long, and not entirely clear, instruction manual.

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1 unconvinced source

TruePick Reviews TruePick Reviews · 44 subscribers · May 2025

It was a Father's Day gift for my husband, and I cannot stand it.

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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #11 of 16 on our coffee makers tier list, in F tier. That placement draws on 11 cited sources across 10 outlets.

1 of the 9 sources with a clear view is critical of it: TruePick Reviews. Grinder chute clogging from steam migration is the single most reported owner complaint. A failed grinder or brewer bricks the whole unit. Model is long in the tooth with no meaningful revision in years. An OXO 9-Cup plus a standalone grinder costs similar money and can be serviced independently.