Baratza Encore ESP vs Eureka Mignon Libra
Technical comparison · Espresso grinders
Encore ESP and Mignon Libra are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4×). Encore ESP is the entry-level choice; Mignon Libra offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Encore ESP
Baratza
F2 · Intermediate
|
Mignon Libra
Eureka
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 179.95 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 13 × 15 × 34 cm | 12.4 × 19.3 × 39 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3.1 kg | 6.5 kg |
| Power (W) | 70 W | 310 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Burr type | Conical | Flat |
| Burr diameter (mm) | 40 mm | 55 mm |
| Single dose | No | No |
| Supported brew methods | Espresso, Drip filter | Espresso |
| Adjustment type | Stepped | Stepless |
| Number of steps | 40 | — |
| Burr material | Hardened steel | Hardened steel |
| Drive | Electric | Electric |
| Motor speed (rpm) | — | 1350 rpm |
| Hopper capacity (g) | 300 g | 300 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 →Mignon Libra
No awards in this tier.
The differences that matter
- Burr diameter: Encore ESP 40 mm vs Mignon Libra 55 mm
- Burr type: Encore ESP Conical · Mignon Libra Flat
- Supported brew methods: Encore ESP Espresso, Drip filter · Mignon Libra Espresso
- Adjustment type: Encore ESP Stepped · Mignon Libra Stepless
Which one to choose
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