Compare Grinders


	Baratza	Turin
MSRP
MSRP	$199	$399
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	64 mm
Adjustment
Adjustment	Stepped	Stepless
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale	250 micron	1 Micron
Dosing Method
Dosing Method	Pulse Button	On/Off Button
Dosing Type
Dosing Type	Hopper	Single Dose
Retention
Retention	< .25 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)	36	15
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	500 rpm	1400 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	No	Yes
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	No
Weight
Weight	3.1 kg	6.8 kg
Material
Material	White Plastic	Aluminum
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Plastic 54 mm	Metal 58 mm Dosing Cup

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Baratza Encore ESP (White) is priced at $199 and targeted towards beginners looking for a semi-automatic espresso setup. In contrast, the Turin DF64 Gen 2 is positioned at a higher price of $399, catering to intermediate users. Both grinders maintain a focus on quality espresso preparation but differ significantly in their pricing and intended user experience.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of grinding information, the Baratza Encore ESP features a conical burr with a diameter of 40mm, allowing for a stepped adjustment within a grind range suitable for everything from pour-over to espresso. The grinder utilizes a hopper-type design with a primary dosing method via a pulse button and a secondary toggle on/off knob. On the other hand, the Turin DF64 Gen 2 is equipped with a flat burr measuring 64mm, offering a stepless adjustment and a single-dose hopper. This design allows for finer control over grind size, making it preferred by those looking for precision in their espresso shots.

Features Comparison

Key features highlight further differences between the grinders. The Baratza Encore ESP operates at a fixed RPM of 500, with no adjustable RPM option, whereas the Turin DF64 Gen 2 boasts a higher motor wattage of 250 and operates at 1400 RPM with no adjustable setting. The Encore ESP has a full grind range from pour-over to espresso but lacks swappable burrs, while the DF64 Gen 2 provides the benefit of swappable burrs, allowing for a more customized grinding experience.

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