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Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder vs Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG)

Two grinders side by side. They differ on burr size, adjustment, grind range, hopper capacity. The Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder has larger burrs (40 mm against 38 mm for the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG)).

What actually differs

  • The Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder has larger burrs (40 mm against 38 mm for the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG)).
  • Adjustment: the Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder has Stepless, the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) has Stepped.
  • Grind range: the Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder has All-purpose, the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) has Espresso.
  • The Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder has a larger hopper (300 g against 283.5 g for the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG)).
  • Motor speed: the Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder has 550 rpm, the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) has 650 rpm.

Which one should you buy?

Pick the Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder if…

People who brew both espresso and filter coffee

A 40 mm conical burr grinder with stepless adjustment, a single-dose workflow and a grind range from espresso to filter. It runs at 550 rpm and holds 300 g in the hopper.

Skip it if: You prefer flat burrs over conical burrs.

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Pick the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) if…

Home enthusiasts who prepare espresso.

Home coffee enthusiasts who need an electric grinder for espresso should consider the Sette 30. It provides conical burrs with stepped adjustment in the espresso range.

Skip it if: Users who need grind ranges beyond espresso.

Full specs and review →

Where each one wins

Edge to the Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder
  • Larger burrs
  • A larger hopper

Specs compared

Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.

SpecBaratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso GrinderBaratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG)
Typical price$$ $150–400$$ $150–400
Grinder typeElectricElectric
Burr typeConicalConical
Burr size40 mm38 mm
AdjustmentSteplessStepped
Grind rangeAll-purposeEspresso
Single-doseYesYes
Hopper capacity300 g283.5 g
Motor speed550 rpm650 rpm
Warranty1 year1 year

What they have in common

Both record the same value for: grinder type (Electric); burr type (Conical); single-dose (Yes); warranty (1 year).

Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder vs Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG): common questions

What is the main difference between the Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder and the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG)?

The Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder has larger burrs (40 mm against 38 mm for the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG)). Adjustment: the Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder has Stepless, the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) has Stepped.

Do the Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder and the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) use the same burr type?

Yes, both use Conical.

Is the Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder or the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) more expensive?

Both sit in the same typical price band, $$ $150–400.

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