Product Review · Coffee & Espresso Grinders · #6 Ranked
Baratza Encore
Entry-level 40mm conical burr grinder for brewed coffee · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 24 2026
Why it scored a 78
The Baratza Encore is Baratza's best-selling grinder, and 16,623 ratings back up its reputation. Reliability scores 86, the best here, because the burrs are made in Liechtenstein, the DC motor is simple and Baratza sells the parts to fix it. Quality is 82. Features stop at 70: 40 settings, an on/off switch and a pulse button, with no timer and no portafilter holder. Satisfaction is 84 from 4.2 stars. At $149.95 it costs $50.96 more than the OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder, which is why value is 82, not higher.
What you're getting
- 40mm hardened alloy steel conical burrs made in Liechtenstein
- 40 grind settings, espresso to French press
- DC motor
- Front-mounted pulse button plus on/off switch
- Small footprint, 5.58 lb
- Replacement burrs and parts sold by Baratza
- 1-year warranty
- Limitation: no timer; settings are spaced for filter, not espresso
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- 40mm conical burrs
- 40 grind settings
- $149.95, 1-year warranty
- Price$149.95
- TierEntry-level 40mm conical burr grinder for brewed coffee
- Category rank#6 of 10
Should you buy the Baratza Encore?
The Baratza Encore is for a drip, Chemex or French press drinker who wants a grinder that can be repaired rather than replaced. At $149.95 it ranks #6 of 10 in our Coffee & Espresso Grinders category. The OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder scores higher on value at $98.99, and the Baratza Encore ESP adds a proper espresso range for $199.95.
Where it earns its score
- Most reliable here. Reliability scores 86, the top mark in the category, backed by 16,623 ratings.
- European burrs. The 40mm hardened alloy steel conical burrs are made in Liechtenstein.
- Dead simple. An on/off switch and a front pulse button are the only controls.
- Fixable. Baratza sells burrs and replacement parts, so a failure years out is usually a repair.
What to know first
- Warranty is the lowest factor at 55. Baratza covers it for 1 year, versus 2 years on the OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder.
- No timer. You flip the switch or hold the pulse button; there is no way to repeat a dose automatically.
- Not for espresso. The fine end is too coarsely stepped for unpressurized baskets; the Baratza Encore ESP fixes that.
Our verdict
The Baratza Encore scores 78, a Fair Buy that ranks #6 in our Coffee & Espresso Grinders category, led by Reliability (86), Satisfaction (84) and Value (82). Buy it for filter coffee if repairability matters to you. If you would rather save $50.96, the OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder (81) scores higher and has a longer warranty.
OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder
Questions buyers ask
Can the Baratza Encore grind for espresso?
Baratza lists espresso among its brew methods, but the settings are spaced for filter coffee. For espresso, the Baratza Encore ESP has 20 micro-steps at the fine end.
Where are the Baratza Encore burrs made?
The 40mm hardened alloy steel conical burrs are made in Liechtenstein.
What is the Baratza Encore warranty?
Baratza provides a 1-year warranty and sells replacement parts for repairs after that.
Ready to check it out?
Baratza Encore · ViperScore 78 · Fair Buy · $149.95
How the other 9 coffee & espresso grinders scored
85Breville Smart Grinder Pro
81OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder
80Baratza Virtuoso+
79MiiCoffee DF64 II
79Eureka Mignon Specialita
77Baratza Encore ESP
76Capresso Infinity Plus
74Baratza Sette 270
74Fellow Ode Gen 2
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