Baratza Encore ESP vs Profitec TWIST A54

Technical comparison · Espresso grinders

In brief

Encore ESP is the best value for money in its class. TWIST A54 is ahead on burr diameter; beyond that the two differ in adjustment type and burr material, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, TWIST A54 ranks #14 of 23, Encore ESP #17.

Parameter
Baratza Encore ESP Encore ESP Baratza F2 · Intermediate
Profitec TWIST A54 TWIST A54 Profitec F3 · Advanced
Awards —
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) 179.95 € ~450–1000 €
Price updated on 09/2026 —
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 13 × 15 × 34 cm 13 × 17 × 35.7 cm
Weight (kg) 3.1 kg 5.26 kg
Power (W) 70 W —
Voltage (V) 220 V —
Category specs
Burr type Conical —
Burr diameter (mm) 40 mm 54 mm
Single dose No —
Supported brew methods Espresso, Drip filter —
Adjustment type Stepped Stepless
Number of steps 40 —
Burr material Hardened steel Steel
Drive Electric Electric
Hopper capacity (g) 300 g 250 g

CoffeeSpecs Awards

Encore ESP

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 →
TWIST A54

No awards in this tier.

The differences that matter

  • Burr diameter: Encore ESP 40 mm vs TWIST A54 54 mm
  • Adjustment type: Encore ESP Stepped · TWIST A54 Stepless
  • Burr material: Encore ESP Hardened steel · TWIST A54 Steel

Which one to choose

Choose Encore ESP if…

It is the best value for money in its class.

See the Encore ESP sheet →

Choose TWIST A54 if…

you value burr diameter.

See the TWIST A54 sheet →

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