Baratza Encore ESP coffee grinder
The Baratza Encore ESP coffee grinder scores 67 for espresso quality and 76 for beginner friendly in this catalog. Filter is 44, and the lowest price on file is $199.00 sample price at Baratza. Those scores are spec proxies, and any unverified spec is labeled on the page.
| Model | Espresso | Filter | Beginner | Price on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baratza Encore ESP | 67 | 44 | 76 | $199.00 sample |
| DF64 Gen 2 | 84 | 78 | 51 | $419.00 sample |
| Eureka Mignon Specialita | 81 | 48 | 48 | $549.00 sample |
Questions people ask
- Is the Baratza Encore ESP beginner friendly?
- Beginner Friendly is 76 out of 100. That score is a spec formula, not a lesson plan.
- What is the lowest price on file for the Baratza Encore ESP?
- Baratza Encore ESP is $199.00 sample price at Baratza. Sample amounts are not live quotes and are not Amazon prices.
- What burrs does the Baratza Encore ESP use?
- Burr size is 40 mm (unverified).
- What is the espresso score for the Baratza Encore ESP?
- Espresso quality potential is 67. It uses published hardware, not a cupping.
- Is the Baratza Encore ESP Amazon price live?
- Only if a row says it came from the Creators API. Otherwise this site does not publish an Amazon price for it.
Baratza's espresso-oriented Encore: a stepped conical grinder meant to replace the filter-focused Encore for shots.
Scores
Computed from published specs. Not a taste test. How this is calculated
Value
59
Uses unverified input
Espresso Quality
67
Uses unverified input
Filter
44
Uses unverified input
Beginner Friendly
76
Uses unverified input
Build
58
Uses unverified input
Value breakdown
- Quality per dollarNormalized to 0–100 against other grinders. Raw quality/price is 0.3193. The price used is a sample, so this Value score is provisional.+59
Espresso Quality breakdown
- Brew focusespresso+55
- Burr size40 mm. Size adds points. Flat is not scored as better than conical.+6
- Stepped adjustment40 published settings.+6
Filter breakdown
- Brew focusespresso+30
- Burr size40 mm+6
- SteppedStepped dials are a little easier to repeat for filter.+8
Beginner Friendly breakdown
- Stepped dialEasier to return to a setting.+70
- Modest step count40 settings.+6
Build breakdown
- Burr size40 mm. A size proxy, not a measured lifespan.+58
Specs
Grinder specs in this catalog come from secondary spec roundups, not a manufacturer page opened for this dataset, unless a field says verified. None of the grinder fields below are verified.
| Model code | ZCG495UnverifiedNot re-checked against the current manufacturer page for this dataset. Treat as unverified. |
|---|---|
| Burr type | conicalUnverifiedNot re-checked against the current manufacturer page for this dataset. Treat as unverified. |
| Burr size | 40 mmUnverifiedNot re-checked against the current manufacturer page for this dataset. Treat as unverified. |
| Adjustment | steppedUnverifiedNot re-checked against the current manufacturer page for this dataset. Treat as unverified. |
| Grind settings | 40UnverifiedSecondary roundups list 40 settings, with the espresso range on the lower numbers. Unverified. |
| Suitability | espressoUnverifiedSold as the espresso Encore. It can grind coarser, but it is stored as espresso-focused. |
| Single dose | NoUnverifiedHopper grinder. |
| Retention | UnknownUnknown |
| Drive | electricUnverifiedNot re-checked against the current manufacturer page for this dataset. Treat as unverified. |
| Release year | UnknownUnknown |
No manufacturer source is stored for the specs on this page.
Price history
Pairs well with
Editorial pairing, not a measured recommendation.
- Gaggia Classic Pro E24
Editorial pairing: a 58 mm single boiler that needs its own grinder.
from $459.00 Sample
- Breville Bambino Plus
Editorial pairing: a fast thermoblock machine without a built-in grinder.
from $499.00 Sample