Compare Grinders


	Baratza	Eureka
MSRP
MSRP	$199	$799
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Electric	Electric
Activation
Activation	On/Off Knob	Button
Grind Method
Grind Method	Conical Burr	Flat Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	40 mm	55 mm
Adjustment
Adjustment	Stepped	Stepless
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale	250 micron	1 micron
Dosing Method
Dosing Method	Pulse Button	Grind by Weight
Dosing Type
Dosing Type	Hopper	Hopper
Retention
Retention	< .25 g	1 - 1.5 g
Grind Range
Grind Range	Full - Pour Over to Espresso	Espresso
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	36	11
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	550 rpm	1350 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	No	No
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	No
Weight
Weight	3.1 kg	6.5 kg
Material
Material	Black Plastic	Black Aluminum
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Plastic 54 mm	No Information

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Baratza Encore ESP is priced at $199 and is designed for beginners, making it a suitable choice for those new to home espresso preparation. In contrast, the Eureka Mignon Libra comes at a significantly higher price of $799 and targets intermediate users, reflecting its more advanced features and capabilities.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of grinding information, the Baratza Encore ESP uses a conical burr system with a diameter of 40mm, providing a stepped adjustment mechanism for grind settings ranging from full pour-over to espresso. It utilizes a hopper for dosing through pulse and toggle methods, achieving a retention of less than 0.25g. The Eureka Mignon Libra features a larger flat burr system with a diameter of 55mm, offering a stepless adjustment for precise grind settings intended exclusively for espresso. It employs a hopper-style design as well, with a grind by weight method that promises higher accuracy and a retention of 1-1.5g.

Features Comparison

Regarding key features, the Baratza Encore ESP does not offer adjustable RPM and provides a grind range suitable for both pour-over and espresso, but lacks swappable burrs. In contrast, the Eureka Mignon Libra operates at a higher RPM of 1350, with a specific grind range dedicated solely to espresso, and also does not possess swappable burrs. The difference in RPM and grind range indicates that the Mignon Libra is engineered for finer adjustments and potentially faster grinding, aligning with the needs of more experienced users.

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