Fit and setup
Check this first
Check the stored size, power needs, space to use it, and daily routine.
U.S. product
- large flat burrs
- timed hopper doses
- portafilter workflow
Power and circuit
120V / 60Hz / 600W
Regional electrical wording comes from published details; confirm the outlet and branch circuit before purchase.
Daily routine
Keep the beans in the hopper. Click the grind control to change the grind size.
Published details suggest this daily-use routine. The exact handle shape can affect how grounds transfer.
Sources disagreeStored size
Published sizes differ
- 9.1 × 5.5 × 15.4 in, labeled Dimensions (WxDxH); the polished variant data on the same page lists 23 × 14 × 39 cm Lelit U.S. William product page, checked September 16, 2026
- 14 × 22.5 × 38.5 cm, labeled Dimensions LxDxH (5.51 × 8.86 × 15.16 in) Lelit William technical sheet for PL72-120 and PL72-P-120, linked from the U.S. page
These are the numbers each source publishes. They disagree, so we do not use them for fit checks or size rankings. Measure the exact unit first.
Sources disagreeSpace needed to use it
We could not confirm this
Leave room for the working parts until we confirm a measurement with the portafilter in place.
We could not confirm thisRoom to refill and clean
We could not confirm this
We could not confirm the room needed to fill the hopper, use the dosing cup, or change the grind setting.
We could not confirm thisPortafilter fit
We could not confirm this
A portafilter is the handled tool that holds the filter basket. Supported sizes do not guarantee fit for every handle shape.
How we checked this
What the evidence labels mean
- Source checked
- A cited source stated this fact when Espresso Receipt checked it. This is not a physical product test.
- Our summary
- This is our summary of published product details. It is not a hands-on result.
- Sources disagree
- The available sources give different answers. Keep the conflict in mind and check the exact product.
- We could not confirm this
- The available sources do not establish one reliable answer.
Main source: Lelit. Source checked September 16, 2026. This page lists published product details. It is not a physical fit test.
Counter fit
Will it fit your space?
We could not confirm a stored size for the Lelit William that is safe to plan around, so we do not say whether it fits. Sources publish different sizes, listed under Stored size above. Measure the exact unit before you buy.
Before you buy
Compare it with similar grinders
How the Lelit William compares with 3 similar models. We list a difference only when both records confirm the detail. Prices are dated checks, not current quotes.
Close in price
Baratza Sette 270Wi
$599.95, same checked price as this grinderDated price snapshot from September 16, 2026
- Burrs
- Baratza Sette 270Wi: 40mm S1 steel conical
- This grinder: 64mm flat steel
- Adjustment
- Baratza Sette 270Wi: 31 macro positions plus stepless micro ring
- This grinder: Fine stepped micrometric
Close in price
Mahlkönig X54 Allround Home
$599, $0.95 less than this grinderDated price snapshot from October 20, 2026
- Burrs
- Mahlkönig X54 Allround Home: 54mm flat special steel
- This grinder: 64mm flat steel
- Adjustment
- Mahlkönig X54 Allround Home: Stepless all-purpose dial
- This grinder: Fine stepped micrometric
Close in price
Eureka Mignon Specialità
$549, $50.95 less than this grinderDated price snapshot from October 20, 2026
- Burrs
- Eureka Mignon Specialità: 55mm flat hardened steel
- This grinder: 64mm flat steel
- Adjustment
- Eureka Mignon Specialità: Stepless micrometric
- This grinder: Fine stepped micrometric
What we checked
Product details we checked
- Stored size
- Sources disagree, so we do not use any of these sizes for fit checks. Lelit U.S. William product page, checked September 16, 2026: 9.1 × 5.5 × 15.4 in, labeled Dimensions (WxDxH); the polished variant data on the same page lists 23 × 14 × 39 cm. Lelit William technical sheet for PL72-120 and PL72-P-120, linked from the U.S. page: 14 × 22.5 × 38.5 cm, labeled Dimensions LxDxH (5.51 × 8.86 × 15.16 in). Measure the exact unit first. Compare sizes
- Voltage
- 120V / 60Hz / 600W
- Warranty
- 12 months
- Burrs
- 64mm flat steel
- Adjustment
- Fine stepped micrometric
- Daily routine
- Keep beans in the hopper.
- Portafilters
- We could not confirm supported sizes. Check the exact holder or dosing cup first.
Price history
Price checks for the Lelit William
Same price at all 4 of our checks on the Lelit page, August 2 to September 16, 2026. Each row is the price the Lelit product page showed on that day. Prices can change between checks, and other sellers may charge more or less.
| Date checked | Price shown | Change from the check before |
|---|---|---|
| $599.95 | No change | |
| $599.95 | No change | |
| $599.95 | No change | |
| $599.95 | First check on this page |
Pair it with a machine
Machines for this grinder
Our sources do not confirm which portafilter sizes the Lelit William works with, so we do not match it to machines here or in the Finder. Check the maker's fit list before you buy.
Plain definitions for product terms
- Portafilter
- The handled tool that holds the filter basket and locks into the machine.
- Burrs
- The grinder parts that cut or crush coffee beans.
- Stepped adjustment
- A grinder control that clicks between fixed positions.
- Hopper
- The container that stores beans on the grinder.
Facts and sources
Facts and sources
2–20 second programmable doses plus manual top-up
See source: Lelit ↗(opens in a new tab)More things to check first
- Lelit's U.S. page lists 9.1 × 5.5 × 15.4 inches as width × depth × height, while its linked technical sheet lists 14 × 22.5 × 38.5 cm as L × D × H. The stored size follows the sheet, but the two sources swap width and depth. Measure the exact unit before you plan counter space.
Sources
Sources used
Source notes
- We keep the different reviews instead of averaging them into a score.
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Product details checked through 2026-09-16. Product details and price checks can change.
Use and care resources
Guides and manuals
- manualLelit / Williams Sonoma · Link checked 2026-08-02William instruction manualCovers: Model-specific dosing, adjustment, burr cleaning, and safety guidance.(opens in a new tab)
- Site guideEspresso Receipt · practical guideHow to dial in espressoCovers: Use dose, yield, time, taste, and flow without chasing a universal grinder number.
- Site guideEspresso Receipt · practical guideEspresso grind size chartCovers: Translate adjustment systems into a safe starting process for espresso.
- Site guideEspresso Receipt · practical guideCoffee grinders for espressoCovers: Compare grind adjustment, burrs, dosing, and coffee left inside after grinding before choosing a grinder.
Owner guides
After you choose the Lelit William
Burrs and daily routine
Our record lists its burrs as: 64mm flat steel.
- Flat vs conical burr grinders: what the shape tells youCompare flat and conical burrs, check espresso support and fine adjustment, then use an exact-model worksheet before choosing a grinder.
Dialing in and care
- Espresso troubleshootingPick the taste or flow problem you see. Get one clear action for the next shot.
- Light-roast espresso: keep one recipe and adjust one settingCompare 18 g in and 36 g out with a longer 45 g shot for light-roast espresso. Record taste, time, and machine limits before changing another setting.
- How to clean an espresso grinder: use your model manualUse a model-approved brush and removal process. Record the grind setting, unplug before disassembly, and stop when a part will not release.
- How to store coffee beans and keep them fresh longerProtect roasted coffee from air, moisture, heat, and light; decide between its bag, a sealed container, the freezer, and the grinder's bean container.
Independent reviews · not our tests
Independent reviews
- WrittenCoffeenessLelit William Grinder ReviewCovers: Hands-on review covering output, noise, timed dosing, and cleaning.(opens in a new tab)
- WrittenKaffeemacherLelit William PL72 TestCovers: Protocol-led grinder test with a more critical view of the hopper workflow and value.(opens in a new tab)
These reviews come from other publishers. Espresso Receipt did not produce, commission, or endorse them. Their opinions belong to their creators. Links last checked 2026-08-02.