Baratza Encore ESP vs DF Grinders DF64 Gen 2
Technical comparison · Espresso grinders
Encore ESP and DF64 Gen 2 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4×). Encore ESP is the entry-level choice; DF64 Gen 2 offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Encore ESP
Baratza
F2 · Intermediate
|
DF64 Gen 2
DF Grinders
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 179.95 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 13 × 15 × 34 cm | 13 × 22.5 × 30 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3.1 kg | 6.8 kg |
| Power (W) | 70 W | 250 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 110 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Burr type | Conical | Flat |
| Burr diameter (mm) | 40 mm | 64 mm |
| Single dose | No | Yes |
| Supported brew methods | Espresso, Drip filter | Espresso, Pour over, French press |
| Adjustment type | Stepped | Micrometric |
| Number of steps | 40 | — |
| Burr material | Hardened steel | Stainless steel |
| Drive | Electric | Electric |
| Motor speed (rpm) | — | 1400 rpm |
| Hopper capacity (g) | 300 g | 50 g |
CoffeeSpecs Awards
Encore ESP
Best value Intermediate
Best balance of technical score and price among the 6 sheets in the Espresso grinders category (intermediate tier): list price €180, technical score 31/100.
How we assign awards →DF64 Gen 2
No awards in this tier.
The differences that matter
- Burr diameter: Encore ESP 40 mm vs DF64 Gen 2 64 mm — DF64 Gen 2 wins (+60%)
- Burr type: Encore ESP Conical · DF64 Gen 2 Flat
- Supported brew methods: Encore ESP Espresso, Drip filter · DF64 Gen 2 Espresso, Pour over, French press
- Adjustment type: Encore ESP Stepped · DF64 Gen 2 Micrometric
- Burr material: Encore ESP Hardened steel · DF64 Gen 2 Stainless steel
Which one to choose
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