Compare / Baratza Encore ESP vs DF54
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Baratza Encore ESP vs DF54 (2026): which grinder fits you
Baratza Encore ESP and DF54 side by side. We pick no overall winner: the better one depends on how you brew.
| Baratza Encore ESP | DF54 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Burr | 40 mm conical, steel (M2 burrs) | 54 mm flat, steel |
| Adjustment | stepped | stepless |
| Quiet | No | No |
| Single dose | No | Yes better |
| Espresso | Limited | Yes better |
| Moka pot | Yes | Yes |
| AeroPress | Yes | Yes |
| Pour-over | Yes | Yes |
| French press | Yes | Yes |
| Cold brew | Yes better | Limited |
| Cheapest delivered to Lithuania | €182.97 better | €284.99 |
| Cheapest delivered to Latvia | €182.97 better | €284.99 |
| Cheapest delivered to Estonia | €169 better | €292.06 |
| Cheapest delivered to Poland | €169 better | €295.69 |
| Cheapest delivered to Finland | €189.78 better | €295.59 |
| Cheapest delivered to Germany | €159 better | €280.28 |
A check mark shows the better value in a row where one is clearly better. Prices are delivered, with the cheapest in-stock shop per country.
Pick Baratza Encore ESP if
- First grinder for filter plus entry-level espresso
- Home espresso beginners using medium roasts
- Buyers who want easy burr removal and parts support
Main complaint: CoffeeGeek calls the lack of any timer its biggest failing.
Pick DF54 if
- Budget espresso drinkers who want a flat burr
- Single-dose users who want low retention
- Small kitchens
Main complaint: Plastic catch cup, loose bellows and a dial indicator that cannot be repositioned, per Coffee Chronicler and Nucleus.
Questions
Which is cheaper delivered, Baratza Encore ESP or DF54?
In Lithuania Baratza Encore ESP is cheaper at €182.97 against €284.99 delivered. In Latvia Baratza Encore ESP is cheaper at €182.97 against €284.99 delivered. In Estonia Baratza Encore ESP is cheaper at €169 against €292.06 delivered. In Poland Baratza Encore ESP is cheaper at €169 against €295.69 delivered. In Finland Baratza Encore ESP is cheaper at €189.78 against €295.59 delivered. In Germany Baratza Encore ESP is cheaper at €159 against €280.28 delivered.
Which suits espresso better, Baratza Encore ESP or DF54?
Baratza Encore ESP is rated limited for espresso and DF54 yes.