Baratza Encore vs Niche Duo
Technical comparison · All-purpose grinders
Choose Baratza Encore if you need an entry-level electric grinder with 40 mm conical burrs, stepped adjustment, and support for Cold brew and Espresso. Choose Niche Duo if you want a semi-professional single-dose model with 83 mm flat burrs, stepless adjustment, and 0 g retention.
| Parameter |
Encore
Baratza
F1 · Entry
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Duo
Niche
F4 · Semi-professional
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | — | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 149.95 € | ~450–1000 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 13 × 15 × 34 cm | 13.5 × 23 × 35.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 5 kg |
| Power (W) | 70 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Burr type | Conical | Flat |
| Burr diameter (mm) | 40 mm | 83 mm |
| Retention (g) | — | 0 g |
| Single dose | No | Yes |
| Supported brew methods | Cold brew, Espresso | Espresso, Drip filter |
| Adjustment type | Stepped | Stepless |
| Drive | Electric | Electric |
CoffeeSpecs Awards
No awards in this tier.
Most capable Semi-professional
Highest technical score among the 5 sheets in the All-purpose grinders category (semi-professional tier): 60/100.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Burr geometry and size: Baratza Encore features 40 mm conical burrs, whereas Niche Duo uses 83 mm flat burrs.
- Dosing and retention: Niche Duo is designed for single-dose operation with 0 g retention, unlike Baratza Encore.
- Adjustment mechanism: Baratza Encore uses stepped adjustment, while Niche Duo features stepless adjustment.
- Brewing methods covered: Baratza Encore covers Cold brew and Espresso, while Niche Duo covers Espresso and American filter.
- Dimensions and weight: Baratza Encore measures 13 × 15 × 34 cm, whereas Niche Duo measures 13.5 × 23 × 35.5 cm and weighs 5 kg.
Which one to choose
Choose Encore if…
Choose Baratza Encore if you want an F1 tier (entry-level) device with stepped adjustment, 40 mm conical burrs, and support for Cold brew and Espresso, without requiring single-dose operation.
Choose Duo if…
Choose Niche Duo if you prefer an F4 tier (semi-professional) device with 83 mm flat burrs, stepless adjustment, single-dose operation with 0 g retention, and focus on Espresso and American filter.
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