Compare Grinders


	Baratza	Eureka
MSRP
MSRP	$199	$649
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Electric	Electric
Activation
Activation	On/Off Knob	Touch Screen
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	Timed
Dosing Type
Dosing Type	Hopper	Hopper
Retention
Retention	< .25 g	< .1 g
Grind Range
Grind Range	Full - Pour Over to Espresso	Espresso
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	36	10
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	500 rpm	1350 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	No	No
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	No
Weight
Weight	3.1 kg	5.6 kg
Material
Material	White Plastic	Aluminium
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Plastic 54 mm	No Information

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The first grinder, the Eureka Mignon Specialita, is priced at $649 and is categorized for intermediate skill levels. In contrast, the Baratza Encore ESP is a more budget-friendly option at $199, suitable for beginners. Both grinders belong to the semi-automatic category, making them accessible for those new to espresso making but catering to different levels of expertise.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of grinding information, the Eureka Mignon Specialita utilizes flat burrs with a diameter of 55mm and features stepless adjustment, allowing fine-tuning of grind size down to 1 micron. Its dosing methods include timed and manual options, with a hopper design for easy loading. The Baratza Encore ESP, on the other hand, employs conical burrs with a smaller diameter of 40mm and uses a stepped adjustment mechanism with a 250-micron scale. Its dosing method relies on a pulse button, also facilitated by a hopper style.

Features Comparison

Regarding additional features, the Eureka grinder lacks adjustable RPM settings and swappable burrs, offering a grind range dedicated to espresso. Meanwhile, neither grinder supports swappable burrs, but the Baratza allows for a wider range with its full grind range from pour-over to espresso despite a lower RPM of 500. Thus, each grinder features strengths suited to different preferences, with the Eureka focused strictly on espresso and the Baratza offering versatility for other brewing methods.

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