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Baratza Encore review (2026)
Baratza Encore is a electric grinder that suits AeroPress, Pour-over, French press and Cold brew. From €127 delivered to Germany, prices vary by country.
The usual first electric grinder for filter coffee, praised for easy repairs and value. Reviewers say it is loud and cannot do real espresso.
Best for
- First electric grinder for filter coffee
- Drip, Chemex, pour-over and French press
- Buyers who want a repairable grinder
Skip if
- You brew espresso
- You want a quiet grinder
- You single-dose and want low retention
- Lithuania €135
- Latvia €135
- Estonia €156.25
- Poland €160.98
- Finland €139.99
- Germany €127
Brew methods
Too coarse and uneven at the fine end for espresso; Moka only works at the finest usable steps.
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
- €135 shop price, VAT included
- free shipping
- €152.47 shop price, VAT included
- free shipping
- €179.90 shop price, VAT included
- €4.99 shipping
Pros and cons
Pros
- Coffeeness says very little static builds up and the catch cup keeps nearly all grounds.
- The ring burr comes out without tools, so cleaning is easy.
- Brewww says every part can be ordered separately and has a good reputation for customer service.
- Coffeeness says pour-over results play in the A-league, and with care it could last 10 years or more.
- Brewww calls the grind even enough for good taste, clearly better than cheap grinders but not at Comandante level.
Cons
- Coffeeness says the finest settings are too coarse and uneven for espresso and tend to jam.
- It is loud, because Coffeeness says the burrs sit close to the surface.
- There is no timer, no weight-based stop and no portafilter holder.
- Brewww notes plastic housing and higher retention than premium grinders.
What owners report
- Fast and consistent. Buyers featured on the Prima Coffee page praise the speed, the consistent grind and easy setup. The retailer chose these reviews itself.
- Lifespan estimates differ. Coffeeness says 10 years or more with care. Brewww gives 10 years in its text but 5 to 10 years in its FAQ.
- Noise is the common complaint. Both Coffeeness and Brewww rate it as loud, though Brewww calls it acceptable for an electric grinder and quieter than the Sette 270.
What experts measured
- Coffeeness measured 0.8 to 1.1 g per second.
- Brewww puts retention at about 1 to 2 g.
- Prima Coffee lists 40 settings across 250 to 1200 microns.
Alternatives
Baratza Encore ESP
Same family with better burrs and finer steps, so it can do entry-level espresso.
€159 at Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend →Fellow Ode Gen 2
Coffeeness recommends it for pour-over fans who want a step up in grind quality.
€263 at Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend →Questions
What is the Baratza Encore good for?
It works well for AeroPress, Pour-over, French press and Cold brew. It is limited for Moka pot. It is not suited to Espresso. Too coarse and uneven at the fine end for espresso; Moka only works at the finest usable steps.
How much does the Baratza Encore cost delivered?
Cheapest delivered price: €135 to Lithuania, €135 to Latvia, €156.25 to Estonia, €160.98 to Poland, €139.99 to Finland, €127 to Germany.
Is the Baratza Encore a hand or electric grinder?
It is a electric grinder with 40 mm conical, hardened steel burrs and stepped adjustment. It is not rated as quiet.
Is the Baratza Encore a single-dose grinder?
No, it uses a hopper that holds beans.
Can the Baratza Encore make espresso?
Coffeeness says no. The finest settings are too coarse and uneven. It points espresso drinkers to the Encore ESP.
Is the Encore loud?
Coffeeness and Brewww both call it loud or moderately loud. Reported figures vary by source.
Specs
| Type | Electric |
| Burr | 40 mm conical, hardened steel |
| Adjustment | stepped |
| Quiet | no |
Sources
This review draws on these sources.
- Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder Review, Coffeeness, 2026-01-09 (expert)
- Baratza Encore Conical Burr Grinder, Prima Coffee (retailer)
- Baratza Encore & Sette: Elektrische Muehlen fuer Einsteiger und Fortgeschrittene, Brewww (expert)