Baratza Encore ESP review
By Kirill Gissa · Published · Specs checked Oct 16, 2026 · 
9OF 10
Excellent
Buy if / Skip if
It ranks 3rd of 24 espresso grinders by our score, 9/10. We found no US service option for it; 4 of the 24 espresso grinders have one.
Best for
Value: top third of espresso grinders by score, at or below the median price
Skip if
You need a stated return policy before you buy
- Price
- $199.95
- Burrs
- Conical, 40 mm
- Single dose
- No
- US service
- Not stated
- Warranty
- 1 year
- Returns
- Not stated
Specs and sources
Checked Oct 16, 2026 · source under each valueBurrs and dosing
BurrsConical, 40 mmbaratza.com
Single doseNobaratza.com
Grind by weightNobaratza.com
Build, service and safety
Safety listingBrand shows a UL/ETL mark; listing not verifiedSource not recorded
Buying
Price$199.95 (MSRP, checked Oct 16, 2026)baratza.com
WarrantyLength: "1 Year Manufacturer Warranty" (baratza.com product spec list, 2026-10-16)baratza.com
Brand page
Warranty, returns and shipping
Warranty1 year
Length: "1 Year Manufacturer Warranty" (baratza.com product spec list, 2026-10-16).
ReturnsNot stated
ShippingNot stated
Warranty: Length: "1 Year Manufacturer Warranty" (baratza.com product spec list, 2026-10-16). Returns: not stated by the brand. Shipping: not stated by the brand. Source: baratza.com, checked October 16, 2026.
Source: baratza.com, checked Oct 16, 2026.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breville Dose Control Pro | $159.95 | Conical | No | 1 year (limited) | 9.5/10 | Check price → |
| 1Zpresso J-Ultra | $199 | — | — | Not stated | 8.25/10 | See specs → |
| Baratza Encore ESPTHIS MODEL | $199.95 | Conical, 40 mm | No | 1 year | 9/10 | Check price → |
| Breville Smart Grinder Pro | $199.95 | Conical | No | 1 year (limited) | 9.5/10 | Check price → |
| Fellow Opus | $199.95 | Conical | — | 2 years | 8.75/10 | See specs → |