Baratza Encore ESP
Score: 83/100
1Zpresso Q Manual
Score: 86/100Rankings
The 1Zpresso Q Manual grinder offers premium 48 mm stainless-steel conical burrs with 71 precise click adjustments, delivering fast and uniform grinding. Its foldable handle can be cumbersome and manual effort is required for very fine Turkish grinds. Ideal for specialty coffee enthusiasts seeking portable high-performance grinding.
The Baratza Encore ESP combines 40 mm conical burrs with micro-step adjustment and a low-speed 550 RPM motor, delivering precise, low-heat grinding for espresso and filter coffee. Its manual operation and higher price point may be drawbacks for some users. Perfect for home espresso enthusiasts seeking professional-grade performance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
40 | 71best | |
150 Wbest | — | |
230 gbest | — | |
550 RPMbest | — | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.52 kg | 0.476 kgbest |
120 Vbest | — | |
— | 2best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.52 kg | 0.476 kg |
Overall Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 33.5 x 14.5 x 14.5 cm cm | 14.5×4.7×18.0 cm cm |
Power & Electrical(1) | ||
Power Source | mains | Manual |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Grind Settings | 40 | 71 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Encore ESP for its precision-focused design, emphasizing the micro-step adjustment and low-speed burr operation that together deliver consistent espresso quality while also accommodating filter-brew methods through a macro-step range.
Professional reviewers consistently praise the J-Ultra as the top manual espresso grinder, emphasizing its "postcard perfect" flavor reproduction, engineering perfection, and unrivaled speed-grinding a 20 g pour-over dose in roughly 25-30 seconds with near-perfect particle uniformity.
Everyday users love the J-Ultra's smooth, fast grinding action and the clean, consistent cups it produces, especially for pour-over and espresso. Recurring complaints focus on the difficulty of folding the handle, the labor needed for Turkish grind, and the necessity of regular cleaning.
“grinds very smooth and fast”
“amazing grinder... fast but consistent”
