Baratza Encore ESP vs Eureka Mignon Single Dose
Technical comparison · Espresso grinders
This comparison analyzes the Baratza Encore ESP and the Eureka Mignon Single Dose, two coffee grinders belonging to distinctly different market segments. The former is placed in the F2 intermediate bracket and is designed for hybrid use, while the latter belongs to the F3 advanced category, focusing exclusively on single dosing for espresso. The investment difference is significant: the Baratza is located in an estimated price range around 180€, whereas the Eureka falls in an estimated price range of 450-1000€.
| Parameter |
Encore ESP
Baratza
F2 · Intermediate
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Mignon Single Dose
Eureka
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12.8 × 26 × 32.1 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3.1 kg | 7.2 kg |
| Power (W) | 70 W | 320 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Burr type | Conical | Flat |
| Burr diameter (mm) | 40 mm | 65 mm |
| Single dose | No | Yes |
| Supported brew methods | Espresso, Drip filter | Espresso |
| Adjustment type | Stepped | Stepless |
| Number of steps | 40 | — |
| Burr material | Hardened steel | — |
| Drive | Electric | Electric |
| Motor speed (rpm) | — | 1650 rpm |
| Hopper capacity (g) | 300 g | 45 g |
CoffeeSpecs Awards
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 →No awards in this tier.
The differences that matter
The main architectural difference lies in the burr group: the Eureka features 65 mm flat burrs driven by a 320 W motor at 1650 rpm, whereas the Baratza uses 40 mm hardened steel conical burrs with a 70 W motor. The adjustment system diverges radically, shifting from the 40 predefined steps of the Baratza to the stepless adjustment of the Eureka. The management design contrasts the Baratza's standard 300 g hopper with the Eureka's 45 g single dose format. The Eureka's weight (7.2 kg) is more than double that of the Baratza (3.1 kg).
Which one to choose
Choose Encore ESP if…
The Baratza Encore ESP is the logical choice for those requiring the versatility to switch from espresso to American filter coffee with a single machine, thanks to its 40-step adjustment system. It proves suitable for users with weight constraints, stopping at 3.1 kg compared to the competitor's 7.2 kg, and for those who prefer keeping a reserve of beans in the 300 g hopper rather than weighing every dose.
Choose Mignon Single Dose if…
The Eureka Mignon Single Dose targets users focused exclusively on espresso who require the meticulous control offered by the stepless adjustment. Its 320 W power and 65 mm flat burrs handle the coffee with different thermal and granulometric dynamics compared to the 40 mm conical burrs. The single dose system with a 45 g hopper is optimized to minimize retention on every single extraction.
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