Baratza Encore vs Niche Duo
Technical comparison · All-purpose grinders
Encore and Duo are not direct competitors: different use classes (F1 vs F4). Encore is the entry-level choice; Duo offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Encore
Baratza
F1 · Entry
|
Duo
Niche
F4 · Semi-professional
|
|---|---|---|
| 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
Encore
No awards in this tier.
Duo
Most capable Semi-professional
Highest technical score among the 5 All-purpose grinders between €2,000 and €5,000 machines: 60/100.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Burr diameter: Encore 40 mm vs Duo 83 mm — Duo wins (+108%)
- Burr type: Encore Conical · Duo Flat
- Supported brew methods: Encore Cold brew, Espresso · Duo Espresso, Drip filter
- Adjustment type: Encore Stepped · Duo Stepless
Which one to choose
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