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Baratza Encore ESP

Name: Baratza Encore ESP
Brand: Baratza

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Entry-level electric burr grinder, espresso + filter

Typical price$$$150–400

Most-recommended first grinder for someone doing both espresso and filter brewing; not espresso-only like the Eureka/Niche

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Last verified 26 Sep 2026

Specs

Grinder type: Electric
Burr type: Conical
Burr size: 40 mm
Adjustment: Stepped
Grind range: All-purpose
Single-dose: No
Hopper capacity: 300 g
Motor speed: 550 rpm
Warranty: 2 years

In short

Beginners who brew both espresso and filter will find the Baratza Encore ESP a sensible first grinder. A dual-range dial gives espresso micro-steps 1-20 and filter steps 21-40, so switching is a turn of the dial. The limitations are stepped-only adjustment and an entry-level build.

The verdict

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. The trade-off is stepped-only adjustment and an entry-level build: if espresso is all you make, the Eureka Mignon Specialita or Niche Zero is the better fit.

What we like

Entry-level for combined espresso and filter use
Dual-range stepped settings with micro-steps 1-20 for espresso
Most-recommended first grinder for users doing both espresso and filter
Default entry point paired with Breville machines

What to know

Stepped adjustments only with no stepless option
Entry-level build compared to enthusiast models like Eureka Mignon Specialita
Not designed for espresso-only workflows like Niche Zero or Eureka

Who it's for

Beginner users who brew both espresso and filter coffee at home.

Skip it if

Users seeking prosumer-level precision or espresso-only grinding should not buy it.

Questions shoppers ask

Can the Encore ESP do both espresso and filter?

Yes, the dual-range dial gives espresso micro-steps 1-20 and wider filter steps 21-40.

Is it stepless?

No, it has stepped adjustment only.

What burrs does it have?

It has 40 mm conical burrs and a 300 g hopper.

Should I buy it for espresso only?

If espresso is all you make, the Eureka Mignon Specialita or Niche Zero is the better fit.

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