Baratza Encore ESP vs Lelit Fred Tempo

Technical comparison · Espresso grinders

In brief

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 Tempo #11.

Parameter
Baratza Encore ESP Encore ESP Baratza F2 · Intermediate
Lelit Fred Tempo Fred Tempo Lelit F3 · Advanced
Awards
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) 179.95 € 299 €
Price updated on 09/2026 09/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 13 × 15 × 34 cm 14 × 22 × 34 cm
Weight (kg) 3.1 kg 3 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 Tempo

No awards in this tier.

The differences that matter

  • Burr diameter: Encore ESP 40 mm vs Fred Tempo 38 mm — Encore ESP wins (+5%)
  • Adjustment type: Encore ESP Stepped · Fred Tempo Stepless

Which one to choose

Choose Encore ESP if…

you value burr diameter.

See the Encore ESP sheet →

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