Baratza Encore ESP vs Eureka Mignon Single Dose

Technical comparison · Espresso grinders

In brief

Mignon Single Dose is the most capable in its class. Mignon Single Dose 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, Mignon Single Dose ranks #1 of 12, Encore ESP #6.

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 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

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 →
Mignon Single Dose

No awards in this tier.

The differences that matter

  • Burr diameter: Encore ESP 40 mm vs Mignon Single Dose 65 mm — Mignon Single Dose wins (+62%)
  • Burr type: Encore ESP Conical · Mignon Single Dose Flat
  • Supported brew methods: Encore ESP Espresso, Drip filter · Mignon Single Dose Espresso
  • Adjustment type: Encore ESP Stepped · Mignon Single Dose Stepless

Which one to choose

Choose Mignon Single Dose if…

you value burr diameter. It is the most capable in its class.

See the Mignon Single Dose sheet →

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