Originally posted by Ineeda
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From what I can tell of the online instruction manuals at the sunbeam site, there IS a difference between the EM0440 and EM0450/80/90. The EM0450/80/90 have the top burrs separate from the adjustment collar but the EM0440 instructions suggests the top burrs are fixed to the adjustment collar. Sunbeam's site also doesn't refer to the burrs as being replaceable although the instructions say to contact Sunbeam to replace the burrs.
The question assuming there is a difference. Is this a cost cutting short-cut and if so does it affect the performance and/or longevity of the product? I guess only time will tell.
Other than that it would seem to be the same burr set and are all mentioned as 'Italian conical burrs'.
Of note is the EM0480/90 models state they use a gear driven motor, although promotional material around the net suggest the EM0450 has a 'gear driven burr system'. The EM0440 is not listed as having a slow speed grind either but its hard to imagine it'd work without it.
Perhaps its all marketing to push people towards their more expensive models as I've not been able to find anywhere with the cheaper EM0440 on display to look at. Target have them online and it seems a perfect fit to sell these at the cheaper focused chain stores.
So my conclusion is I have no idea but it may give you some questions to ask when you go looking. If I see one around I'll remove the adjustment collar and take a picture. If anyone else happens to see it, could they please do the same. Gold stars and smiley stamps to be awarded for best picture.


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