Baratza Encore vs Eureka Mignon Specialità Smart
Technical comparison · All-purpose grinders
Encore and Mignon Specialità Smart are not direct competitors: different use classes (F1 vs F3). Encore is the entry-level choice; Mignon Specialità Smart offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Encore
Baratza
F1 · Entry
|
Mignon Specialità Smart
Eureka
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 149.95 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 13 × 15 × 34 cm | 12 × 19.1 × 34.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 6.5 kg |
| Power (W) | 70 W | 310 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Burr type | Conical | Flat |
| Burr diameter (mm) | 40 mm | 55 mm |
| Single dose | No | No |
| Supported brew methods | Cold brew, Espresso | Espresso, Drip filter |
| Adjustment type | Stepped | Stepless |
| Burr material | — | Hardened steel |
| Drive | Electric | Electric |
| Hopper capacity (g) | — | 300 g |
The differences that matter
- Burr diameter: Encore 40 mm vs Mignon Specialità Smart 55 mm — Mignon Specialità Smart wins (+38%)
- Burr type: Encore Conical · Mignon Specialità Smart Flat
- Supported brew methods: Encore Cold brew, Espresso · Mignon Specialità Smart Espresso, Drip filter
- Adjustment type: Encore Stepped · Mignon Specialità Smart Stepless
Which one to choose
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