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The Lelit William is a professional-grade espresso grinder engineered to match the performance of Lelit's prosumer machine lineup. Built around flat steel burrs and a robust motor, the William produces the consistent, uniform grind particle distribution that high-quality espresso extraction demands. Its stepless micrometric adjustment ring allows fine-tuning in increments precise enough to dial in any espresso recipe.
Designed and manufactured in Italy with the same build quality philosophy as Lelit's espresso machines, the William is built for daily use and long service life. It's an ideal companion for any Lelit machine — or any serious espresso setup that deserves a grinder that won't hold it back.
Key Features
Flat steel burrs — professional-grade grind consistency and particle uniformity
Stepless micrometric adjustment — infinite fine-tuning for espresso dialing
Robust direct-drive motor — powerful, quiet, built for high-frequency use
Programmable dosing timer — consistent dose weight with each grind
Anti-static portafilter fork — grinds directly into the portafilter
Large bean hopper — sealed lid for freshness
Made in Italy — Lelit's Bologna factory, prosumer build quality
Technical Specifications
Burr Size
38mm flat steel
Motor Power
120W
Motor Speed
1,400 RPM
Grinding Range
Stepless micrometric (espresso to filter)
Dose Control
Programmable dosing timer
Hopper Capacity
600g
Dimensions (W × D × H)
130 × 190 × 345 mm / 5.1" × 7.5" × 13.6"
Weight
4.8 kg / 10.6 lbs
Made In
Bologna, Italy
Frequently Asked Questions
William vs Specialita — which should I buy?
The William has 64mm burrs (vs Specialita's 55mm) and feels more substantial, with a polished stainless steel body and integrated tamper-stand dial. Cup quality is a small but real step up. The catch: the LCC (Lelit Control Centre) interface is consistently called "anything but intuitive" by reviewers — you'll spend the first few sessions with the manual. The Specialita is plug-and-play; the William rewards reading the manual.
William vs Atom 75 — same brand of machine, different ecosystem grinder?
Atom 75 has bigger 75mm burrs and meaningful cup-quality advantage on light/medium roasts. William has the Lelit aesthetic match if you're running a Lelit machine. Performance-per-dollar leans Atom 75; visual coherence with a Lelit machine leans William.
What does "manual + electronic" mode mean?
Two ways to grind. Manual mode lets you press and hold to grind on demand — more tactile, you control the dose by feel. Electronic mode uses LCC-set timers for repeatable dosing — set to 9.0 seconds, get the same dose every time. Most owners pick one mode and stick with it.
Is the LCC display worth using?
Mixed reviews. The LCC lets you store grind times, swap profiles, and view shot data — but the interface is unintuitive and reviewers note neither the display nor settings are understandable without the operating instructions. Treat it as a "set it once and forget it" feature, not a daily-use UI.
How loud is it?
Quiet. 64mm flat burrs with Lelit's housing run noticeably quieter than older Lelit grinders or commercial Mazzers. Comparable noise level to a Specialita.
Static and retention?
Per Coffeeness's review, "static electricity is practically non-existent" and grind output is exceptionally uniform. Magnetic grinds catch tray reduces spillage. Retention is moderate (typical hopper grinder); not a single-dose machine.
Hopper capacity?
350g — slightly larger than Specialita's standard hopper. Holds about a week's worth of beans for daily home use. Not designed for café duty.
What It Pairs Well With
The William was designed by Lelit specifically as a companion grinder for their machine lineup. Whole Latte Love and Lelit's own marketing position it as "the perfect companion" for Lelit espresso machines. Common pairings:
Machines
Lelit Victoria ($999) — purpose-built same-brand pairing. Symmetric design and matched OLED displays.
Lelit Mara X ($1,699) — clean Lelit-to-Lelit setup; price-matched performance tier.
Most of our customers love to try before they buy — and we encourage that. Come visit our showroom in Berkeley, CA and see this machine running alongside the espresso equipment it pairs best with. Our team will walk you through the settings, workflow, and how it fits your coffee routine.
Berkeley showroom — the William is on our floor alongside every machine it pairs with
In-house repair technicians — we service Lelit grinders and machines
Setup and calibration — we'll help you dial in the William for your machine and roast before you leave
Authorized Lelit dealer — full manufacturer warranty honored
🔧 Kanen Tech Take
Khaldoun (Senior Tech): "Powerful grinder but stepped adjustments can be inconvenient if you're dialing in frequently. Otherwise it rarely clogs and is great for the price. We see very few issues with these — they just work."
Sam (Owner): "Flat-burr grinder — good for the price point." Solid daily driver for home use.
An absolutely wonderful afternoon with Astrid and Julian; great instruction and we moved pretty quickly from basics of frothing to, by the end, pouring hearts, tulips and rosetta(-adjacent) art, all within the span of two hours. Fantastic way to spend a few hours on a lazy Saturday, and the goodie back was a fun treat!
I am very happy with my Baratza Encore ESP Pro Conical Burr Grinder. It was very easy to set the perfect grind for my espresso machine. My espresso is exactly how I like it with great crema.
I love my machine. The included manufacturers instructions are a bit spartan, but I was able to figure it out and the grind quality is excellent. i feel like this has made a major difference to my brewing experience.
An absolutely wonderful afternoon with Astrid and Julian; great instruction and we moved pretty quickly from basics of frothing to, by the end, pouring hearts, tulips and rosetta(-adjacent) art, all within the span of two hours. Fantastic way to spend a few hours on a lazy Saturday, and the goodie back was a fun treat!
Latte Art Basics: A Fun Saturday - Afternoon 1PM-3PM - October 2026
Michael Doan
Items packed well and received on time. Part swap was a breeze and fixed our problem. Thanks for the service. Easy online transaction with follow-up. Nice touch.
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Anonymous
The class was fun. Astrid and Julian were great in covering the basics and gave us tips on how to master latte art.
Latte Art Basics: A Fun Saturday - Morning 10AM-12PM - October 2026
Anonymous
Part worked perfectly, will order again! My only gripe is that I had no tracking Information or confirmation of the purchase until it showed up.
