Compare Grinders


	Baratza	Weber Workshops
MSRP
MSRP	$199	$1999
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Electric	Electric
Activation
Activation	On/Off Knob	Button
Grind Method
Grind Method	Conical Burr	Conical Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	40 mm	83 mm
Adjustment
Adjustment	Stepped	Stepped
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale	250 micron	5 micron
Dosing Method
Dosing Method	Pulse Button	On/Off Button
Dosing Type
Dosing Type	Hopper	Single Dose
Retention
Retention	< .25 g	< .1 g
Grind Range
Grind Range	Full - Pour Over to Espresso	Full - Pour Over to Turkish
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	36	30
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	550 rpm	150 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	No	Yes
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	3.1 kg	9 kg
Material
Material	Black Plastic	Aluminium
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Plastic 54 mm	Magnetic Tumbler

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Baratza Encore ESP is a beginner-friendly espresso grinder with a price of $199, making it an accessible option for those new to home brewing. In contrast, the Weber Workshops Key, priced at $1999, caters to advanced users seeking higher performance and precision in their grinding. Both grinders fall under the semi-automatic category, but they target distinctly different skill levels.

Brewing Comparison

Both grinders use conical burrs, but the burr diameter varies significantly, with the Baratza featuring a 40 mm diameter and the Weber offering a much larger 83 mm. Their adjustment methods are both stepped, but the Weber's adjustment scale is much finer at 5 microns compared to the Encore's 250 microns. The hopper type also sets them apart: the Encore utilizes a standard hopper design while the Key employs a single dose approach, which can allow for fresher grinds by minimizing retention. The primary dosing method for the Encore is a pulse button, while the Key utilizes a simple on/off button for dosing.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, the Weber Key includes adjustable RPM capabilities, enhancing versatility during grinding, while the Baratza Encore has a fixed RPM of 550. The grind range of the Baratza coverage extends from pour-over to espresso, while the Weber's range goes from pour-over to Turkish, showing its versatility for various brewing styles. Additionally, the Weber Key allows for swappable burrs, enabling users to customize their grinding experience, whereas the Encore does not offer this feature.

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