Baratza Encore ESP vs Lelit Fred Prima
Technical comparison · Espresso grinders
Encore ESP is ahead on burr diameter; beyond that the two differ in adjustment type, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Encore ESP ranks #6 of 12, Fred Prima #11.
| 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
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 →Fred Prima
No awards in this tier.
The differences that matter
- Burr diameter: Encore ESP 40 mm vs Fred Prima 38 mm — Encore ESP wins (+5%)
- Adjustment type: Encore ESP Stepped · Fred Prima Stepless
Which one to choose
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