Baratza Encore ESP vs Quamar Q50E
Technical comparison · Espresso grinders
Encore ESP and Q50E are not direct competitors: different use classes (F2 vs F4). Encore ESP is the entry-level choice; Q50E offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Encore ESP
Baratza
F2 · Intermediate
|
Q50E
Quamar
F4 · Semi-professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 179.95 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 13 × 15 × 34 cm | 17.5 × 26 × 52 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3.1 kg | 7 kg |
| Power (W) | 70 W | 330 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Burr type | Conical | Flat |
| Burr diameter (mm) | 40 mm | 54 mm |
| Single dose | No | No |
| Supported brew methods | Espresso, Drip filter | Espresso, Moka pot, Drip filter, Pour over |
| Adjustment type | Stepped | Stepped |
| Number of steps | 40 | — |
| Burr material | Hardened steel | — |
| Drive | Electric | Electric |
| Hopper capacity (g) | 300 g | 1200 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 →Q50E
No awards in this tier.
The differences that matter
- Burr diameter: Encore ESP 40 mm vs Q50E 54 mm — Q50E wins (+35%)
- Burr type: Encore ESP Conical · Q50E Flat
- Supported brew methods: Encore ESP Espresso, Drip filter · Q50E Espresso, Moka pot, Drip filter, Pour over
Which one to choose
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