Baratza Encore ESP vs DF Grinders DF64 Gen 2

Technical comparison · Espresso grinders

In brief

DF64 Gen 2 is ahead on burr diameter; beyond that the two differ in burr type and supported brew methods, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, DF64 Gen 2 ranks #5 of 19, Encore ESP #13.

Parameter
Baratza Encore ESP Encore ESP Baratza F2 · Intermediate
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

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 →
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

Choose DF64 Gen 2 if…

you value burr diameter.

See the DF64 Gen 2 sheet →

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