Baratza Encore vs Mahlkönig X54
Technical comparison · All-purpose grinders
Encore and X54 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.3×). Encore costs less (~€149.95) and is the entry-level choice; X54 offers more capability at a higher price (~€499). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Encore
Baratza
F1 · Entry
|
X54
Mahlkönig
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 149.95 € | 499 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 13 × 15 × 34 cm | 19 × 28 × 37.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 5.1 kg |
| Power (W) | 70 W | 120 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Burr type | Conical | Flat |
| Burr diameter (mm) | 40 mm | 54 mm |
| Single dose | No | — |
| Supported brew methods | Cold brew, Espresso | Espresso, Drip filter, French press, Cold brew |
| Adjustment type | Stepped | Stepless |
| Burr material | — | Steel |
| Drive | Electric | Electric |
| Hopper capacity (g) | — | 250 g |
The differences that matter
- Price: Encore 149.95 € vs X54 499 €
- Burr diameter: Encore 40 mm vs X54 54 mm
- Burr type: Encore Conical · X54 Flat
- Supported brew methods: Encore Cold brew, Espresso · X54 Espresso, Drip filter, French press, Cold brew
- Adjustment type: Encore Stepped · X54 Stepless
Which one to choose
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