Baratza Encore
Reddit take
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The Baratza Encore is widely considered the benchmark entry-level electric burr grinder for home coffee brewing. It is highly recommended for its grind consistency and value at the $150 price point, particularly for methods like drip, French press, and pour-over. While it is a staple in the coffee community, users frequently note its loud operation and significant coffee ground retention.
Pros
- Excellent value for a true entry-level burr grinder
- Consistent grind quality for non-espresso brew methods
- Durable and repairable design with available replacement parts
- Significant upgrade in flavor compared to blade grinders
Cons
- High retention of coffee grounds (sometimes up to tablespoons)
- Loud motor and grinding noise
- Base model is not suitable for espresso grinding
- Plastic adjustment tabs can break over time
Caveats
- The base Encore is distinct from the Encore ESP; the latter is required for those intending to brew espresso.
- Oily beans can lead to calibration issues or require more frequent deep cleaning.
- Used units may exhibit mechanical noise or motor issues if not well-maintained.
Best for
- Home brewers upgrading from a blade grinder
- Drip, French press, and pour-over enthusiasts
- Users looking for a reliable, long-term appliance with a $150 budget
Avoid if
- You primarily brew espresso (the base model lacks the necessary fine adjustment)
- You are sensitive to loud appliance noise
- You want a low-retention grinder for single-dosing
This summary uses balanced time weighting with about a 6-month half-life. The evidence spans a wide window with a median source age of 267 days; several mentions of a vehicle and a board game sharing the 'Encore' name were excluded to focus on the coffee grinder.
Sentiment
74 positive (56%) · 24 mixed (18%) · 34 negative (26%)
Trust + time weighted score: +38% · raw score 30%
What redditors said (10 of 132)
My Baratza Encore retains so much, like tablespoons worth of grounds. It's a burr grinder, that has been in service off and on for about a decade at this point. However, the amount of ground coffee it is retaining is comically large.
when you want truly amazing French press, get a Baratza Encore. The base Encore does not do espresso grind, and costs about $150.
Then, when you want truly amazing French press, get a Baratza Encore. The base Encore does not do espresso grind, and costs about $150. But the best advice that was given to me was to get the ESP if I like espresso because I might use it for that someday.
Parent context: I'd agree with this. There's a modest upgrade from pre-ground to blade, but a drastic improvement from blade to burr grinder. Reply: what I think OP is asking, is if a $40 Hamilton Beach is comparable to a true entry-level Baratza Encore. It is not.
Parent context: I'd agree with this. There's a modest upgrade from pre-ground to blade, but a drastic improvement from blade to burr grinder. *But*, what I think OP is asking, is if a $40 Hamilton Beach is comparable to a *true* entry-level Baratza Encore. It is not. The … Reply: The Hamilton Beach is more comparable to a blade grinder. Even in drip, but I suggest OP to grab up a $20 French press and learn to use that, too.
I second the Encore; it's the best entry-level grinder.
the lowest electric grinder you're looking at is a standard Encore at about $150
Then I got a grinder (Baratza Encore). The coffee was way better than pre-ground.
It will taste immensely better if you get a grinder and grind fresh, something like a Baratza Encore for about $150.
The Baratza Encore is widely considered the only sub-200 grinder worth its salt, and that's at $150. I loved my Encore, and love my Encore ESP even more, but it's a little more at $200.
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