Ceado Leon 800 On-Demand Espresso Grinder with PFA

Ceado Leon 800 Specifications

Spec	Ceado Leon 800
Burr Type	Flat
Burr Material	Steel
Burr Size	83 mm
Motor Power	600 W
Motor Speed	1,480 rpm (50 Hz) / 1,700 rpm (60 Hz)
Grind Speed (espresso)	3.5 g/sec (50 Hz) / 4.2 g/sec (60 Hz)
Hopper Capacity	1,600 g
Retention	—
Grind Adjustment	Stepless (micrometrical)
Grind-by-Weight	No
Grind Range	Espresso only
Duty Cycle	—
Dimensions (H×W×D)	615 × 210 × 240 mm
Weight	11.0 kg
Voltage	220–240V, 50–60Hz
Warranty	—

Built Around 83mm Burrs at a Budget Price

The Leon 800's distinguishing axis is bringing 83mm burrs — the same diameter Ceado uses in its E37 and REV commercial flagships — into the entry-priced Leon line. That's a specific value proposition: a cafe gets flagship-class burr geometry and a touch display without paying flagship-class prices, at the cost of the titanium coating, SweepOut retention control, and heavier motor class the pricier lines add.

That makes the Leon 800 the right choice for a growing specialty cafe that has moved past a 64mm entry grinder and wants the grind consistency and output that comes with larger burrs, but doesn't yet have the volume (or budget) to justify an E37T or REV Steel. The bottomless-portafilter-compatible fixture is a genuine nod to technique-focused baristas rather than a pure volume play — this is a grinder built for a shop that cares about dialing in, not just grinding fast.

If your cafe needs the added durability and heat management of titanium burrs for sustained high-volume service, the Ceado E37T is the step up. And if the program is built around rotating single-origin espressos rather than one steady blend, the zero-retention E37Z Barista solves a problem the Leon 800 doesn't address.

Did You Know

• The Leon 800 and Leon 700 share Ceado's Steady Lock engineering and Venice manufacturing, but differ mainly in burr diameter and motor class — 83mm and 600W versus 64mm and 400W — making the Leon 800 the higher-throughput half of the same budget-focused line.

• Bottomless portafilters became popular in specialty coffee as a way to visually assess extraction — watching how the shot flows out (or doesn't) as it's pulled — which is why the Leon 800's portafilter fixture is built to accept them alongside standard spouted portafilters.

• A touch display on a budget-tier grinder is a relatively recent development — earlier generations of entry-priced commercial grinders typically relied on mechanical buttons, with touch interfaces historically reserved for flagship models.

What burr size does the Ceado Leon 800 have?

83mm flat steel burrs.

Is the Leon 800 compatible with bottomless portafilters?

Yes, the standard portafilter fixture accepts bottomless portafilters for baristas who want to visually assess extraction while dialing in.

What is PFA on the Leon 800?

Portafilter Activation — grinding starts automatically when a portafilter is inserted, with a manual mode override available.

Does the Leon 800 have grind-by-weight?

No, dosing is time-based and set through the touch display rather than measured by weight.

What's the hopper capacity on the Leon 800?

1,600 grams.

How does the Leon 800 compare to the Ceado E37T?

Both use 83mm burrs, but the E37T adds titanium coating, a stronger 740W motor, and Active Thermal Control for sustained high-volume service, while the Leon 800 targets a lower price point. See the Ceado E37T or the full grinder lineup to compare.

What's the difference between the Leon 800 and Leon 700?

The Leon 800 uses larger 83mm burrs and a stronger 600W motor with a touch display, versus the Leon 700's 64mm burrs and 400W motor at a lower price point.