Baratza Encore ESP vs Profitec TWIST SD54
Technical comparison · Espresso grinders
Choose Baratza Encore ESP if you are looking for a versatile intermediate grinder with a 300 g hopper for espresso and filter. Choose Profitec TWIST SD54 if you need an advanced single dose machine dedicated exclusively to espresso, with stepless adjustment and 54 mm burrs.
| Parameter |
Encore ESP
Baratza
F2 · Intermediate
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TWIST SD54
Profitec
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 179.95 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 13 × 15 × 34 cm | 12 × 22.5 × 34.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3.1 kg | 5.1 kg |
| Power (W) | 70 W | 235 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Burr type | Conical | — |
| Burr diameter (mm) | 40 mm | 54 mm |
| Single dose | No | Yes |
| Supported brew methods | Espresso, Drip filter | Espresso |
| Adjustment type | Stepped | Stepless |
| Number of steps | 40 | — |
| Burr material | Hardened steel | Steel |
| Drive | Electric | Electric |
| Motor speed (rpm) | — | 1400 rpm |
| Hopper capacity (g) | 300 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
- Dosing system: The Baratza Encore ESP uses a traditional hopper with a 300 g capacity, while the Profitec TWIST SD54 is structured as a single dose system.
- Burrs and adjustment: The Encore ESP features 40 mm conical burrs with 40 steps of adjustment; the TWIST SD54 has larger 54 mm burrs paired with a stepless adjustment.
- Brewing methods: The Baratza model covers both espresso and American filter preparations, whereas the Profitec is designed solely for espresso.
- Dimensions and power: The TWIST SD54 houses a more powerful motor (235 W versus Baratza's 70 W) and is significantly heavier (5.1 kg versus 3.1 kg).
Which one to choose
Choose Encore ESP if…
Choose Baratza Encore ESP if you fall into an intermediate use level and want to brew both espresso and American filter coffee. The 40-step adjustment and 40 mm tempered steel conical burrs offer flexibility, while the 300 g hopper is ideal for a traditional workflow without single dosing.
Choose TWIST SD54 if…
Choose Profitec TWIST SD54 if you have advanced needs (F3 level) and seek a pure espresso single dose system. The 235 W motor, 54 mm steel burrs, and stepless adjustment ensure greater extraction precision and a more solid structural weight (5.1 kg).
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