# Baratza Encore

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/baratza-encore
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/coffee-grinders
- Placement: #10 of 13 in Coffee Grinders, D tier
- Brand: Baratza
- LP on this board: 304
- Last researched: 2026-08-21T06:09:18.753Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
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## Verdict

Classic, dependable burr grinder with a long history of reliability.

## For

- Consistent grind across beans
- Durable construction
- Widely supported accessories
- Reliable and consistent
- Entry-level price

## Against

- Limited settings compared to newer models
- Motor can be noisy at high speeds

## Evidence

Consolidated from 29 cited sources across 25 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Seriouseats | seriouseats.com | B | https://www.seriouseats.com/baratza-encore-review-11780164 | fetched and confirmed |
| Lowkeycoffeesnobs | lowkeycoffeesnobs.com | C | https://www.lowkeycoffeesnobs.com/baratza-encore-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| r/pourover | u/Known_Giraffe_4740 | B | https://www.reddit.com/r/pourover/comments/1ptj961/baratza_encore/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Wsj | Jaden King | B | https://www.wsj.com/buyside/food-and-drink/coffee/baratza-encore-esp-pro-review | fetched and confirmed |
| ITA Coffee | ITA Coffee Editorial Team | B | https://www.itacoffee.com/baratza-encore-conical-burr-grinder-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Seattle Coffee Gear | Pat C | B | https://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/blogs/scg-blog/baratza-encore-comparison?srsltid=AfmBOoqggBsyhayHMKc1C2mwbavK7jGoYWhzoMV1vOxQkefQLKW6yE0X | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom's Coffee Corner | Tom's Coffee Corner | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9Gb-tkIJLo | fetched and confirmed |
| Home Insider | Home Insider | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVeSQ28HLvg | fetched and confirmed |
| Daddy Got Coffee | Daddy Got Coffee | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx5clhvJj7Q | fetched and confirmed |
| The Bean Radar | The Bean Radar | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8t47djVUl8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Lifestyle Lab | Lifestyle Lab | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCvNgdsNrNU | fetched and confirmed |
| Prima Coffee Equipment | Prima Coffee Equipment | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg39XlYk_1E | fetched and confirmed |
| ECS COFFEE Espresso & Coffee Gear | ECS COFFEE Espresso & Coffee Gear | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wJDrG78tyI | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom's Coffee Corner | Tom's Coffee Corner | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-aSxvpDBCk | fetched and confirmed |
| Seattle Coffee Gear | Seattle Coffee Gear | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0FdddWhWZY | fetched and confirmed |
| Harvesting Figs | Harvesting Figs | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tUzFSh5voo | fetched and confirmed |
| French Press Coffee | French Press Coffee | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsxtmV9_azA | fetched and confirmed |
| Seattle Coffee Gear | Seattle Coffee Gear | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYpT7Bjlpgw | fetched and confirmed |
| Prima Coffee | Prima Coffee | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2YD8pDQlbM | fetched and confirmed |
| Lowkeycoffeesnobs | lowkeycoffeesnobs.com | B | https://www.lowkeycoffeesnobs.com/coffee-grinder-static/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Strategist | Emma Wartzman | B | https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-coffee-grinders.html | fetched and confirmed |
| CoffeeGearZone | Msaifullah | C | https://coffeegearzone.com/capresso-coffee-grinder-complete-guide/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Coffeegearhub | coffeegearhub.com | B | https://www.coffeegearhub.com/best-coffee-grinders-for-beginners/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Espresso Rabbit Hole | espressorabbithole.com | B | https://espressorabbithole.com/en/bambino-plus-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Completehomebarista | Complete Home Barista | C | https://completehomebarista.com/comparisons/baratza-encore-vs-timemore-c2/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/seriouseats/posts/the-baratza-encore-coffee-grinder-features-two-burr-grinders-resulting-in-consis/1323858139300308/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Coffee Delight | The Coffee Delight | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKg1I5POKco | fetched and confirmed |
| Cocinare | Shopify API | B | https://cocinare.com/blogs/journals/best-coffee-grinder-for-espresso-in?srsltid=AfmBOoqXpSaMQf6CUzVstULAsIdyuRfH5_R3SxivjgM8xJXYyA284BW6 | fetched and confirmed |
| Taste of Home | Emily Way | B | https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/best-coffee-grinders/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Baratza Virtuoso+ | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/baratza-virtuoso |
| 2 | OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/oxo-brew-conical-burr-coffee-grinder |
| 5 | Eureka Mignon Specialita | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/eureka-mignon-specialita |
| 6 | Breville Smart Grinder Pro | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/breville-smart-grinder-pro |
| 7 | 1Zpresso JX Manual Grinder | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/1zpresso-jx-manual-grinder |
| 8 | Capresso Infinity Plus | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/capresso-infinity-plus |
| 9 | Timemore C2 Standard | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/timemore-c2-standard |
| 11 | Krups F203 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/krups-f203 |
| 12 | Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Coffee Grinder | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/cuisinart-supreme-grind-automatic-burr-grinder |
| 13 | Hamilton Beach Fresh Blade Grinder | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/hamilton-beach-fresh-blade-grinder |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/coffee-grinders.

## What this tier means

- D: Weak. Hard to recommend when better options cost similar money.

## How to read this

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