Baratza Encore ESP vs Eureka Mignon Single Dose
Technical comparison · Espresso grinders
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 |
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
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.
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