Baratza Encore vs Baratza Forté AP
Technical comparison · All-purpose grinders
Encore and Forté AP are not direct competitors: different use classes (F1 vs F4), very different prices (~4.7×). Encore costs less (~€149.95) and is the entry-level choice; Forté AP offers more capability at a higher price (~€699.95). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Encore
Baratza
F1 · Entry
|
Forté AP
Baratza
F4 · Semi-professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 149.95 € | 699.95 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 13 × 15 × 34 cm | 13 × 18 × 37 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 6 kg |
| Power (W) | 70 W | 130 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 | Cold brew, Espresso | Espresso, French press |
| Adjustment type | Stepped | Stepped |
| Burr material | — | Ceramic |
| Drive | Electric | Electric |
| Hopper capacity (g) | — | 300 g |
The differences that matter
- Price: Encore 149.95 € vs Forté AP 699.95 € — Encore wins (+367%)
- Burr diameter: Encore 40 mm vs Forté AP 54 mm — Forté AP wins (+35%)
- Burr type: Encore Conical · Forté AP Flat
- Supported brew methods: Encore Cold brew, Espresso · Forté AP Espresso, French press
Which one to choose
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