Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder vs Fellow Opus 2
Two grinders side by side. They differ on burr size, hopper capacity, warranty. The Fellow Opus 2 has larger burrs (48 mm against 40 mm for the Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder).
Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder
Fellow Opus 2
Our take
These two are near neighbours on price band, so the question is workflow. The Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder holds 300 g and suits people who want a single-dose routine covering espresso through filter. The Fellow Opus 2 brings larger 48 mm burrs and a 2 year warranty, so it gets our nod if durability and burr size matter most.
What actually differs
- The Fellow Opus 2 has larger burrs (48 mm against 40 mm for the Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder).
- The Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder has a larger hopper (300 g against 100 g for the Fellow Opus 2).
- The Fellow Opus 2 has a longer warranty (2 years against 1 year for the Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder).
Which one should you buy?
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.
Full specs and review →Beginners needing a single stepless grinder for both espresso and filter at a moderate price.
Buy the Fellow Opus 2 if you want one grinder that handles espresso and filter without stepping up to enthusiast grinders. The move to 48 mm conical burrs and a single stepless dial makes it simpler to adjust than the original Opus, and it comes ready to single-dose, with a dosing cup that fits 54 and 58 mm portafilters.
Skip it if: Enthusiasts or prosumer users needing specialized performance should not buy it.
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- A larger hopper
- Larger burrs
- A longer warranty
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder | Fellow Opus 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$ $150–400 | $$ $150–400 |
| Grinder type | Electric | Electric |
| Burr type | Conical | Conical |
| Burr size | 40 mm | 48 mm |
| Adjustment | Stepless | Stepless |
| Grind range | All-purpose | All-purpose |
| Single-dose | Yes | Yes |
| Hopper capacity | 300 g | 100 g |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: grinder type (Electric); burr type (Conical); adjustment (Stepless); grind range (All-purpose); single-dose (Yes).
Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder vs Fellow Opus 2: common questions
What is the main difference between the Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder and the Fellow Opus 2?
The Fellow Opus 2 has larger burrs (48 mm against 40 mm for the Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder). The Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder has a larger hopper (300 g against 100 g for the Fellow Opus 2).
Which is better for beginners, the Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder or the Fellow Opus 2?
We tag the Fellow Opus 2 for beginners; the other is not tagged that way. See the pick boxes above for who each one suits.
Do the Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder and the Fellow Opus 2 use the same burr type?
Yes, both use Conical.
Is the Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee & Espresso Grinder or the Fellow Opus 2 more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$ $150–400.