Baratza Encore ESP vs Fellow Opus
The Baratza Encore ESP scores higher overall (68 to 62), but the right pick depends on what you value. They differ most on adjustment and noise and footprint.
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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 Fellow Opus if
you brew mostly pour-over or drip, pull the odd espresso at the weekend, and want a quiet grinder that fits a crowded counter.
Aspect by aspect
| 7.2 | Grind quality | 7.5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.9 | Adjustment | 2.7 | ||
| 5.3 | Retention and workflow | 4.6 | ||
| 6.2 | Build and reliability | 5.0 | ||
| 3.6 | Noise and footprint | 8.1 | ||
| 8.2 | Value | 9.5 |
Scores out of 10. Bold marks a lead of a point or more.
Where they differ most
- Adjustment: the Baratza Encore ESP scores 7.9 to the Fellow Opus's 2.7.
- Noise and footprint: the Fellow Opus scores 8.1 to the Baratza Encore ESP's 3.6.
- Value: the Fellow Opus scores 9.5 to the Baratza Encore ESP's 8.2.
The details
| Baratza Encore ESP | Fellow Opus | |
|---|---|---|
| Baratza | Manufacturer | Fellow |
| M2 40mm conical steel burrs | Burr type and size | 40 mm 6-blade conical burrs |
| Stepped, 40 grind settings | Adjustment | 41+ grind settings, with inner ring micro-adjustment |
| Incredibly low grind retention | Retention (maker claim) | Low grind retention |
| 550 RPM | Motor speed | 350 RPM |
| 7 lb | Weight | 5.07 lb |
| $199.95 (list price at Whole Latte Love) | Price | $179.96 (price at Whole Latte Love, Nov 13, 2026) |
