Compare Grinders


	Fellow	Baratza
MSRP
MSRP	$195	$199
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Electric	Electric
Activation
Activation	Press Button	On/Off Knob
Grind Method
Grind Method	Conical Burr	Conical Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	40 mm	40 mm
Adjustment
Adjustment	Stepped	Stepped
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale	5 micron	250 micron
Dosing Method
Dosing Method	Timed Auto Stop	Pulse Button
Dosing Type
Dosing Type	Single Dose	Hopper
Retention
Retention	< .2 g	< .25 g
Grind Range
Grind Range	Full - Pour Over to Espresso	Full - Pour Over to Espresso
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	20	36
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	350 rpm	500 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	Yes	No
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	No
Weight
Weight	1.8 kg	3.1 kg
Material
Material	ABS Plastic	White Plastic
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Magnetic Catch Cup	Plastic 54 mm

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Baratza Encore ESB is priced at $199 and is designed for beginner users, making it an excellent entry-level grinder for home espresso setups. Similarly, the Fellow Opus also comes in at a price of $195, targeting beginner users as well. Both grinders are categorized as Semi-Automatic and are reputed for their reliability in the espresso-making process.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of grinding information, both grinders employ the conical burr grinding method; however, the Baratza Encore ESB uses steel burrs, while the Fellow Opus uses stainless steel burrs. Both grinders feature a stepped adjustment system to allow for precise grinding, with the Encore offering a grind range from pour-over to espresso and an adjustment scale of 250 microns, while the Opus provides a similar range with a finer adjustment scale of 5 microns. The Encore's hopper type is a traditional hopper design, whereas the Opus utilizes a single dose hopper, which allows for better control over the coffee dose and freshness. In terms of dosing, the Encore primarily employs a pulse button method, while the Fellow is designed with a timed auto-stop feature.

Features Comparison

Key features of both grinders offer valuable benefits; the Baratza Encore ESB does not have adjustable RPM, while the Fellow Opus operates at a fixed speed of 350 RPM. Both grinders are capable of handling a grind range from pour-over to espresso, making them versatile options for users. A significant distinction is that the Fellow Opus features swappable burrs, giving users the option to customize their grind experience, while the Baratza Encore ESB does not offer this capability.

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