Baratza Encore ESP vs Lelit William

Technical comparison · Espresso grinders

In brief

William is ahead on burr diameter; beyond that the two differ in burr type and adjustment type, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, William ranks #2 of 12, Encore ESP #6.

Parameter
Baratza Encore ESP Encore ESP Baratza F2 · Intermediate
Lelit William 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

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 →
William

No awards in this tier.

The differences that matter

  • Burr diameter: Encore ESP 40 mm vs William 64 mm — William wins (+60%)
  • Burr type: Encore ESP Conical · William Flat
  • Adjustment type: Encore ESP Stepped · William Micrometric

Which one to choose

Choose William if…

you value burr diameter.

See the William sheet →

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