Baratza Encore ESP vs Lelit William
Technical comparison · Espresso grinders
Neither grinds single dose: both are hopper-fed grinders for home espresso. The Encore ESP is compact, with 40 mm conical burrs and 40 click stops; the William is bigger, with 64 mm flat burrs and micrometric adjustment.
| Parameter |
Encore ESP
Baratza
F2 · Intermediate
|
William
Lelit
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 179.95 € | 469 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 13 × 15 × 34 cm | 14 × 22.5 × 38.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3.1 kg | 6.6 kg |
| Power (W) | 70 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Burr type | Conical | Flat |
| Burr diameter (mm) | 40 mm | 64 mm |
| Single dose | No | No |
| Supported brew methods | Espresso, Drip filter | — |
| Adjustment type | Stepped | Micrometric |
| Number of steps | 40 | — |
| Burr material | Hardened steel | — |
| Drive | Electric | Electric |
| Hopper capacity (g) | 300 g | 350 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 micrometric → with the William you can stop between two values, with the Encore ESP you always return to the same click.
- Size: 13 × 15 × 34 cm and 3.1 kg versus 14 × 22.5 × 38.5 cm and 6.6 kg → the first is easy to move, the second has a fixed spot on the counter.
Which one to choose
Choose Encore ESP if…
A small grinder, 13 × 15 × 34 cm and 3.1 kg, easy to move and put away; the 300 g hopper is enough for everyday espresso, and drip filter is among its listed methods. The trade-off is 40 click stops, with nothing between one click and the next.
Choose William if…
Everyday espresso with 64 mm flat burrs, micrometric adjustment for fine corrections and a 350 g hopper. The trade-off is a 6.6 kg grinder, 22.5 cm deep and 38.5 cm tall, which stays on the counter.
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