LELIT William

The William is Lelit's step up from the Fred. Where the Fred runs 38 mm conical burrs, the William runs 64 mm flat burrs. That is a meaningful change. Larger flat burrs produce a tighter particle distribution, which translates to more even extraction at the group. For people pulling a lot of shots or chasing a specific flavor clarity, flat burrs are often the path there.

The William uses Lelit's LCC electronic control system. An OLED graphic display lets you program two separate dose times: one for single shots, one for double shots. The controller remembers both. You press the corresponding button, the grinder runs for the programmed time, and you get the dose you set.

Micro-regulation of grind size happens through a knob with indicated position. You can see exactly where you are and repeat it. An add/stop button lets you manually add more coffee mid-grind or cut a dose short if something goes wrong. A partial and total dose counter tracks how many times the grinder has run.

The body is brushed stainless. The hopper holds 350 grams. A height-adjustable filterholder support pin positions your portafilter correctly regardless of size. A removable coffee rest tray uses a magnetic self-locking mechanism, so it stays put while you work and comes off easily when you clean.

An adjustable coffee chute directs grounds into the basket. The electronic controller, the flat burrs, the programmable doses, and the purposeful build quality are what you are buying. This is a grinder that expects to be used daily for a long time.