Baratza Encore ESP vs Lelit Fred Prima
Technical comparison · Espresso grinders
Two grinders that are almost interchangeable: 40 and 38 mm conical burrs, 300 and 250 g hoppers, neither single dose. What separates them is adjustment: 40 click stops on the Encore ESP, stepless on the Fred Prima.
| Parameter |
Encore ESP
Baratza
F2 · Intermediate
|
Fred Prima
Lelit
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 179.95 € | 199 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 13 × 15 × 34 cm | 12.5 × 18 × 31 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3.1 kg | 2.8 kg |
| Power (W) | 70 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Burr type | Conical | Conical |
| Burr diameter (mm) | 40 mm | 38 mm |
| Single dose | No | No |
| Supported brew methods | Espresso, Drip filter | — |
| Adjustment type | Stepped | Stepless |
| Number of steps | 40 | — |
| Burr material | Hardened steel | — |
| Drive | Electric | Electric |
| Hopper capacity (g) | 300 g | 250 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
- Adjustment: 40 click stops versus stepless → with clicks you always land on the same spot, with stepless you can stop between two values.
- Hopper: 300 g versus 250 g → 50 g more coffee on board before refilling.
- Size: 13 × 15 × 34 cm versus 12.5 × 18 × 31 cm → the Fred Prima is 3 cm shorter but 3 cm deeper.
Which one to choose
Choose Encore ESP if…
An everyday coffee that stays the same: find the right click for espresso, note it down and return to it with each new bag. The trade-off is that nothing exists between two clicks if a cup needs a finer correction. The hopper holds 50 g more.
Choose Fred Prima if…
New bags that call for small corrections: stepless adjustment moves a little at a time without waiting for the next click. The trade-off is no numbered positions to return to and a 250 g hopper. It is 3 cm shorter, 31 cm against 34 cm.
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