Baratza Encore vs DF Grinders DF54
Technical comparison · All-purpose grinders
Anyone looking for a first grinder for cold brew and espresso, with a stepped adjustment meant to stay fixed once dialed in, wants something different from someone who needs to switch between methods with single-dose grinding. That's the difference that matters most: Encore doesn't support it, DF54 does.
| Parameter |
Encore
Baratza
F1 · Entry
|
DF54
DF Grinders
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 149.95 € | ~200–450 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 13 × 15 × 34 cm | 11 × 19 × 29.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 4.7 kg |
| Power (W) | 70 W | 150 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 110 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Burr type | Conical | Flat |
| Burr diameter (mm) | 40 mm | 54 mm |
| Single dose | No | Yes |
| Supported brew methods | Cold brew, Espresso | Espresso, Pour over, French press |
| Adjustment type | Stepped | Micrometric |
| Burr material | — | Stainless steel |
| Drive | Electric | Electric |
| Motor speed (rpm) | — | 1400 rpm |
| Hopper capacity (g) | — | 25 g |
The differences that matter
- Single dosing: Encore no, DF54 yes → with the DF54 you grind only the amount you need, without a full hopper sitting idle.
- Adjustment: Encore stepped, DF54 micrometric → the DF54 allows finer variations in grind size.
- Supported methods: Encore cold brew and espresso, DF54 espresso, pour-over and French press → the DF54 covers more brew methods with the same grinder.
Which one to choose
Choose Encore if…
Choose the Encore if you need a grinder for cold brew and espresso with stepped adjustment, meant to stay put once you find the right setting. It doesn't cover pour-over or French press, and it doesn't support single-dose grinding.
Choose DF54 if…
Choose the DF54 if you grind for espresso, pour-over, and French press and want to grind only the dose you need without a full hopper waiting. Micrometric adjustment lets you fine-tune the grind more precisely than Encore's fixed clicks.
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