Compare Grinders


	Baratza	Turin
MSRP
MSRP	$199	$199
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Electric	Electric
Activation
Activation	On/Off Knob	On/Off Button
Grind Method
Grind Method	Conical Burr	Conical Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	40 mm	40 mm
Adjustment
Adjustment	Stepped	Stepless
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale	250 micron	1 micron
Dosing Method
Dosing Method	Pulse Button	On/Off Toggle
Dosing Type
Dosing Type	Hopper	Single Dose
Retention
Retention	< .25 g	< .2 g
Grind Range
Grind Range	Full - Pour Over to Espresso	Espresso
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	36	24
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	550 rpm	400 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	No	No
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	No
Weight
Weight	3.1 kg	2.6 kg
Material
Material	Black Plastic	Aluminum
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Plastic 54 mm	Aluminum Dosing Cup

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Baratza Encore ESP and the Turin SK40 are both excellent options for beginner espresso enthusiasts, each priced at $199. The Baratza model is known for its ease of use, making it a popular choice for home setups. Similarly, the Turin SK40 caters to beginners, offering a user-friendly experience with its features. Although both are categorized as semi-automatic grinders, they belong to different brands.

Brewing Comparison

Both grinders utilize a conical burr grinding method, but the Baratza Encore ESP features a stepped adjustment mechanism, while the Turin SK40 boasts a stepless adjustment system. The Encore ESP employs a hopper-style design that simplifies dosing with a pulse button, whereas the SK40 has a single dose hopper that utilizes an on/off toggle for dosing. The stepped adjustment of the Baratza allows for specific grind settings, whereas the stepless adjustment of the Turin allows for precise micro-adjustments with minimal increments which can enhance grind quality.

Features Comparison

In terms of key features, the Baratza Encore ESP has a grind range from pour over to espresso, with a grind speed of 36 seconds for an 18g dose. The Turin SK40 is more specialized, focusing exclusively on espresso grinding with a faster grind speed of 24 seconds for the same dose. Neither grinder supports swappable burrs, and while the Baratza does not have adjustable RPM, the Turin SK40 operates at a fixed motor wattage of 180 watts at 400 RPM.

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