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Baratza Encore ESP Pro review (2026)
Baratza Encore ESP Pro is a electric grinder that suits Espresso, Moka pot and AeroPress. From €302.80 delivered to Finland, prices vary by country.
Reviewers call it a big step up from the Encore ESP: fine espresso adjustment, low retention, less noise and single dosing. Coarse filter settings are weaker, and grounds scatter outside the cup.
Best for
- Espresso beginners who want fine adjustment
- Single-dose users
- People who also brew moka and AeroPress
Skip if
- You mainly brew pour-over or French press
- You want the lowest cost
- You want grounds to land neatly in one spot
- Lithuania €303.89
- Latvia €303.89
- Estonia €303.89
- Poland €308.89
- Finland €302.80
- Germany €307.89
Brew methods
Settings 1 to 40 are fine espresso steps of about 2 microns; the M2 burr gets muddy at coarse filter settings.
Delivered price
Delivered to the country in each column: price with that country's VAT where the shop charges it, plus shipping. A dash means the shop does not sell or ship there.
How it adds up, delivered to Lithuania
- €298.90 shop price, VAT included
- €4.99 shipping
Pros and cons
Pros
- Espresso Rabbit Hole counts 80 micro-adjustments in the espresso range, about 2.2 microns each.
- CoffeeGeek calls it strong for espresso and says the output is the fluffiest it has seen from an Encore or Virtuoso.
- Espresso Rabbit Hole reports retention usually 0.1 to 0.3 g, against up to 1 g on the Encore ESP.
- Both reviewers say it is quieter than the Encore ESP, and quietest in single-dose mode.
- The dosing cup fits 54 mm and 58 mm portafilters, and a 45 g single-dose lid with auto-stop is included.
Cons
- CoffeeGeek says the M2 burrs fall behind newer designs at coarse settings: a V60 drained slower and left a muddy bed.
- Espresso Rabbit Hole says grounds spread outside the cup despite the ionizer, and CoffeeGeek says they can miss the cup if it is not lined up.
- Espresso Rabbit Hole says the timer setting is lost whenever the grinder is unplugged.
- CoffeeGeek's first unit had an alignment flaw that choked espresso at fine settings, and Baratza replaced it.
What owners report
- Espresso dial-in range. Espresso Rabbit Hole says around setting 30 it can choke a machine with dark roasts, and below 20 with light roasts. CoffeeGeek landed near 24 to 26 for its blends.
- Retention varies. Espresso Rabbit Hole notes retention is inconsistent from dose to dose and rises at finer settings.
- Static is minimal. CoffeeGeek reports minimal static from the built-in plasma coil, and warns that spritzing beans with water can gum it up.
What experts measured
- Espresso Rabbit Hole timed an 18 g dose at about 10 seconds, and CoffeeGeek a 17.5 g dose at about 9 seconds.
- CoffeeGeek got about 750 microns at setting 47.5, with many fines.
- Coffeeness lists 40 espresso settings and 20 coarser ones, each a 50 micron jump.
Alternatives
Baratza Encore ESP
Espresso Rabbit Hole says it keeps the same burrs and motor but has coarser adjustment, more retention and more noise.
€159 at Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend →Questions
What is the Baratza Encore ESP Pro good for?
It works well for Espresso, Moka pot and AeroPress. It is limited for Pour-over, French press and Cold brew. Settings 1 to 40 are fine espresso steps of about 2 microns; the M2 burr gets muddy at coarse filter settings.
How much does the Baratza Encore ESP Pro cost delivered?
Cheapest delivered price: €303.89 to Lithuania, €303.89 to Latvia, €303.89 to Estonia, €308.89 to Poland, €302.80 to Finland, €307.89 to Germany.
Is the Baratza Encore ESP Pro a hand or electric grinder?
It is a electric grinder with 40 mm conical, steel (M2 burrs) burrs and stepless adjustment. It is not rated as quiet.
Is the Baratza Encore ESP Pro a single-dose grinder?
Yes, you weigh the beans in each time.
Is it really stepless?
Coffeeness and CoffeeGeek describe stepless adjustment with 60 numbered settings, and CoffeeGeek counts half-steps for 120 positions.
Did every source use the grinder?
No. Coffeeness's page is a first look based on maker details. Espresso Rabbit Hole and CoffeeGeek report shots and measurements.
Specs
| Type | Electric |
| Burr | 40 mm conical, steel (M2 burrs) |
| Adjustment | stepless |
| Quiet | no |
Sources
This review draws on these sources.
- Baratza Encore ESP Pro Review, Espresso Rabbit Hole, 2026-02-04 (expert)
- Baratza Encore ESP Pro First Look, CoffeeGeek, 2025-06-18 (expert)
- Baratza Encore ESP Pro Review, Coffeeness, 2026-01-15 (expert)