August 1, 2023

The Baratza Encore ESP VS The Baratza Encore - What's New? What's Different?

While they might look similar at first glance, it’s what’s under the hopper that makes all the difference. The Encore was first introduced to make “cafe-quality” grinding available to home users at a friendly price point. As home espresso grows in demand, gear prices seem to be following suit. That’s why the Encore ESP was born: to ensure that top-tier espresso grinding is affordable, while living up to the simplicity and consistency that Baratza is known for!

Don't let the familiar look of the Encore ESP fool you, it is not just a superficial update to the classic Encore that we know and love. Theses are similar while also vastly different grinders.

While the Encore was made by Baratza to give the home barista professional grinding capabilities for a relatively modest price point, the Encore ESP takes these design values and applies them to the espresso realm. We'll break down the differences and similarities for you.

	Encore	Encore ESP
Recommended Use	Filter	Espresso
Speed to Grind	0.8 g/sec - 1.1 g/sec	1.5 g/sec - 2.4 g/sec
Burrs	40mm Steel M3 Conical Burr	40mm Steel M2 Conical Burr
Burr Removal	Fixed (Disassembly required)	Quick-release
Steps of adjustment	40 macro steps	20 macro steps (#21-40)
Fine-tune adjustment	N/A	20 micro steps (#1-20)
Adjustment System	ABS, Linear	Metal, Dual-Range
Grounds Bin Capacity	142 g	Grounds Bin: 142 g Dosing Cup: 24 g
Dosing cup (54mm) + 58mm adapter	N/A	Included
Standard Bean Hopper Cap.	225 g	225 g
Color Options	Black or White	Black or White
Ideal for Filter Brewing	5/5	3/5
Ideal for Espresso Brewing	2.5/5	5/5
Weight	3.1 kg (7 lbs)	3.3 kg (7.2 lbs)
Dimensions W / H / D cm	12 / 35 / 16	12 / 35 / 16