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Baratza Encore ESP review (2026)
Baratza Encore ESP is a electric grinder that suits Moka pot, AeroPress, Pour-over, French press and Cold brew. From €159 delivered to Germany, prices vary by country.
An Encore with better burrs and a fine espresso range. Reviewers call it a good first grinder for filter and entry-level espresso, but loud, clumpy and with no timer.
Best for
- First grinder for filter plus entry-level espresso
- Home espresso beginners using medium roasts
- Buyers who want easy burr removal and parts support
Skip if
- You brew light-roast espresso
- You want a quiet grinder
- You want a built-in timer for dosing
- Lithuania €182.97
- Latvia €182.97
- Estonia €169
- Poland €169
- Finland €189.78
- Germany €159
Brew methods
Steps 1 to 20 are fine for espresso, 21 to 40 for filter; light roasts need patience.
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
- €182.97 shop price, VAT included
- free shipping
- €199 shop price, VAT included
- free shipping
- €198.90 shop price, VAT included
- €4.99 shipping
Pros and cons
Pros
- The M2 burrs improve consistency and clarity over the older Encore burrs, says Coffee Chronicler.
- Settings 1 to 20 are the fine espresso range, and settings 21 to 40 cover filter.
- CoffeeGeek measured a peak of 2.3 g per second at pour-over settings.
- The burrs come out without tools, and a dosing cup for 54 and 58 mm portafilters is included.
- Coffeeness says it is quieter and faster than the original Encore.
Cons
- CoffeeGeek calls the lack of any timer its biggest failing.
- Espresso grounds are very clumpy per CoffeeGeek, so the reviewer suggests WDT.
- Coffee Chronicler says the build feels mostly plastic and sounds hollow and loud.
- Coffee Chronicler says it struggles with light and medium roast espresso even with shims.
What owners report
- Dosing is awkward. Coffeeness says there is no timer and a scale does not fit underneath. The dosing cup is too big for a double shot, so you weigh beans first.
- Consistency for espresso is debated. Coffeeness notes Reddit users disagree about how consistent it is for espresso.
- Entry-level espresso only. Coffee Chronicler says it suits entry-level espresso better than precise dial-in, and enthusiasts may prefer other grinders.
What experts measured
- CoffeeGeek measured retention of typically about 2 g on a 10 g espresso sample. With the single-dose hopper it got 20 g out for 20 g in.
- Coffee Chronicler measured retention of 1.1 g.
- Noise readings differ: Coffeeness measured 80.5 dB with a phone app, Coffee Chronicler about 92 dB.
Alternatives
Baratza Encore
Same body with coarser steps, good for filter coffee only.
€127 at Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend →Sage Smart Grinder Pro
CoffeeGeek would pick it over the Encore ESP for households that brew several ways.
€199 at Amazon.de →DF54
Coffee Chronicler says enthusiasts may prefer it among grinders in this class.
€280.28 at Amazon.de →Questions
What is the Baratza Encore ESP good for?
It works well for Moka pot, AeroPress, Pour-over, French press and Cold brew. It is limited for Espresso. Steps 1 to 20 are fine for espresso, 21 to 40 for filter; light roasts need patience.
How much does the Baratza Encore ESP cost delivered?
Cheapest delivered price: €182.97 to Lithuania, €182.97 to Latvia, €169 to Estonia, €169 to Poland, €189.78 to Finland, €159 to Germany.
Is the Baratza Encore ESP a hand or electric grinder?
It is a electric grinder with 40 mm conical, steel (M2 burrs) burrs and stepped adjustment. It is not rated as quiet.
Is the Baratza Encore ESP a single-dose grinder?
No, it uses a hopper that holds beans.
Is this the Encore ESP Pro?
No. The sources here cover the standard Encore ESP with a stepped dial. The Pro is a different, stepless model that none of these reviews cover.
How does it differ from the Encore?
Coffeeness says it has better burrs, finer espresso steps, less mess, and runs faster and quieter. Happy Encore owners can skip the upgrade.
Specs
| Type | Electric |
| Burr | 40 mm conical, steel (M2 burrs) |
| Adjustment | stepped |
| Quiet | no |
Spec sources: 1
Sources
This review draws on these sources.
- Baratza Encore ESP Review: Better Than the Original?, Coffeeness, 2023-07-07 (expert)
- Baratza Encore ESP Grinder, CoffeeGeek, 2023-10-20 (expert)
- Baratza Encore ESP: The Classic is Reborn, Coffee Chronicler, 2024-07-26 (expert)