Baratza Encore ESP vs Ceado E37Z-Hero
Technical comparison · Espresso grinders
Encore ESP and E37Z-Hero are not direct competitors: different use classes (F2 vs F4). Encore ESP is the entry-level choice; E37Z-Hero offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Encore ESP
Baratza
F2 · Intermediate
|
E37Z-Hero
Ceado
F4 · Semi-professional
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 179.95 € | ~5000–11000 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 13 × 15 × 34 cm | 21.5 × 35.5 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3.1 kg | 22 kg |
| Power (W) | 70 W | 740 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Burr type | Conical | Flat |
| Burr diameter (mm) | 40 mm | 83 mm |
| Retention (g) | — | 0 g |
| Single dose | No | Yes |
| Supported brew methods | Espresso, Drip filter | Espresso, Drip filter |
| Adjustment type | Stepped | Stepless |
| Number of steps | 40 | — |
| Burr material | Hardened steel | — |
| Drive | Electric | Electric |
| Hopper capacity (g) | 300 g | — |
CoffeeSpecs Awards
Encore ESP
Best value Intermediate
At €180 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 4 intermediate Espresso grinders machines, with a technical score of 31/100.
How we assign awards →E37Z-Hero
No awards in this tier.
The differences that matter
- Burr diameter: Encore ESP 40 mm vs E37Z-Hero 83 mm — E37Z-Hero wins (+108%)
- Burr type: Encore ESP Conical · E37Z-Hero Flat
- Adjustment type: Encore ESP Stepped · E37Z-Hero Stepless
Which one to choose
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