Baratza Encore ESP vs Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG)
Two grinders side by side. They differ on burr size, grind range, single-dose, hopper capacity. The Baratza Encore ESP has larger burrs (40 mm against 38 mm for the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG)).
Baratza Encore ESP
Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG)
Our take
Pick the Baratza Encore ESP if you want one grinder for espresso and filter, with a 2 year warranty and a larger 300 g hopper. The Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) is the espresso-only choice, with a single-dose workflow and faster 650 rpm motor. Both use stepped adjustment, so neither suits someone who wants fine, stepless tuning.
What actually differs
- The Baratza Encore ESP has larger burrs (40 mm against 38 mm for the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG)).
- Grind range: the Baratza Encore ESP has All-purpose, the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) has Espresso.
- The Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) has a single-dose workflow; the Baratza Encore ESP does not.
- The Baratza Encore ESP 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 has 550 rpm, the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) has 650 rpm.
- The Baratza Encore ESP has a longer warranty (2 years against 1 year for the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG)).
Which one should you buy?
Beginner users who brew both espresso and filter coffee at home.
Buy the Encore ESP if you want one grinder for both espresso and filter. Its dual-range dial gives espresso fine micro-steps (1–20) and filter wider steps (21–40), so moving between the two is a turn of the dial.
Skip it if: Users seeking prosumer-level precision or espresso-only grinding should not buy it.
Full specs and review →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
- Larger burrs
- A larger hopper
- A longer warranty
- A single-dose workflow
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Baratza Encore ESP | Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$ $150–400 | $$ $150–400 |
| Grinder type | Electric | Electric |
| Burr type | Conical | Conical |
| Burr size | 40 mm | 38 mm |
| Adjustment | Stepped | Stepped |
| Grind range | All-purpose | Espresso |
| Single-dose | No | Yes |
| Hopper capacity | 300 g | 283.5 g |
| Motor speed | 550 rpm | 650 rpm |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: grinder type (Electric); burr type (Conical); adjustment (Stepped).
Baratza Encore ESP vs Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG): common questions
What is the main difference between the Baratza Encore ESP and the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG)?
The Baratza Encore ESP has larger burrs (40 mm against 38 mm for the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG)). Grind range: the Baratza Encore ESP has All-purpose, the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) has Espresso.
Which is better for beginners, the Baratza Encore ESP or the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG)?
We tag the Baratza Encore ESP for beginners; the other is not tagged that way. See the pick boxes above for who each one suits.
Do the Baratza Encore ESP and the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) use the same burr type?
Yes, both use Conical.
Is the Baratza Encore ESP or the Baratza Sette 30 AP Espresso Grinder (SCG) more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$ $150–400.