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Fellow Opus vs Baratza Encore ESP (2026): which grinder fits you
Fellow Opus and Baratza Encore ESP side by side. We pick no overall winner: the better one depends on how you brew.
| Fellow Opus | Baratza Encore ESP | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Burr | 40 mm conical, 6-blade steel (C6-40) | 40 mm conical, steel (M2 burrs) |
| Adjustment | stepped | stepped |
| Quiet | Yes better | No |
| Single dose | Yes better | No |
| Espresso | Limited | Limited |
| Moka pot | Yes | Yes |
| AeroPress | Yes | Yes |
| Pour-over | Yes | Yes |
| French press | Yes | Yes |
| Cold brew | Yes | Yes |
| Cheapest delivered to Lithuania | €233.87 | €182.97 better |
| Cheapest delivered to Latvia | €233.87 | €182.97 better |
| Cheapest delivered to Estonia | €239.66 | €169 better |
| Cheapest delivered to Poland | €243.72 | €169 better |
| Cheapest delivered to Finland | €242.56 | €189.78 better |
| Cheapest delivered to Germany | €230 | €159 better |
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 Fellow Opus if
- One grinder for espresso and filter on a budget
- First-time grinder buyers
- Small kitchens
Main complaint: LifeStyle Lab calls grind adjustment baffling: turning the micro ring finer shows a coarser reading.
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.
Questions
Which is cheaper delivered, Fellow Opus or Baratza Encore ESP?
In Lithuania Baratza Encore ESP is cheaper at €182.97 against €233.87 delivered. In Latvia Baratza Encore ESP is cheaper at €182.97 against €233.87 delivered. In Estonia Baratza Encore ESP is cheaper at €169 against €239.66 delivered. In Poland Baratza Encore ESP is cheaper at €169 against €243.72 delivered. In Finland Baratza Encore ESP is cheaper at €189.78 against €242.56 delivered. In Germany Baratza Encore ESP is cheaper at €159 against €230 delivered.
Which suits espresso better, Fellow Opus or Baratza Encore ESP?
Both are rated limited for espresso.