Baratza Encore ESP vs Breville Smart Grinder Pro
Too close to call. The Breville Smart Grinder Pro scores 69 overall to the Baratza Encore ESP's 68, so the right pick depends on what you value. They differ most on noise and footprint and build and reliability.
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Which should you buy?
Pick the Baratza Encore ESP if
you are setting up a first espresso corner on a tight budget, want to dial in by counting clicks and still grind for drip at the weekend.
Pick the Breville Smart Grinder Pro if
you are setting up a first espresso corner, drink medium or dark roasts, and want one grinder that also handles the weekend French press from a filled hopper.
Aspect by aspect
| 7.2 | Grind quality | 6.6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.9 | Adjustment | 8.0 | ||
| 5.3 | Retention and workflow | 4.5 | ||
| 6.2 | Build and reliability | 7.5 | ||
| 3.6 | Noise and footprint | 7.8 | ||
| 8.2 | Value | 7.9 |
Scores out of 10. Bold marks a lead of a point or more.
Where they differ most
- Noise and footprint: the Breville Smart Grinder Pro scores 7.8 to the Baratza Encore ESP's 3.6.
- Build and reliability: the Breville Smart Grinder Pro scores 7.5 to the Baratza Encore ESP's 6.2.
- Retention and workflow: the Baratza Encore ESP scores 5.3 to the Breville Smart Grinder Pro's 4.5.
The details
| Baratza Encore ESP | Breville Smart Grinder Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Baratza | Manufacturer | Breville |
| M2 40mm conical steel burrs | Burr type and size | Stainless Steel Conical Burrs |
| Stepped, 40 grind settings | Adjustment | 60 grind settings |
| Incredibly low grind retention | Retention (maker claim) | — |
| 550 RPM | Motor speed | — |
| 7 lb | Weight | 5.5 lb |
| $199.95 (list price at Whole Latte Love) | Price | $199.95 (list price at Whole Latte Love) |
