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	550 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	Black Plastic
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Magnetic Catch Cup	Plastic 54 mm

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Fellow Opus and Baratza Encore ESP are both semi-automatic espresso grinders aimed at beginners. The Fellow Opus is priced at $195, while the Baratza Encore ESP is available for $199.98. Despite the small price difference, both models are designed to cater to entry-level users looking to make quality espresso at home.

Brewing Comparison

Both grinders utilize a conical burr grinding method, featuring a burr diameter of 40 mm. The Fellow Opus employs a stepped adjustment with a fine adjustment scale of 5 microns and a single dose hopper type; the primary dosing method is a timed auto-stop. In contrast, the Baratza Encore ESP also has a stepped adjustment but offers a coarser adjustment scale of 250 microns along with a hopper-style design, with a primary dosing method being a pulse button. This difference means that while the Fellow Opus allows for finer tweaks, the Encore ESP is geared towards a more user-friendly setup.

Features Comparison

In terms of key features, the Fellow Opus distinguishes itself with swappable burrs and a fixed RPM of 350. Alternatively, the Baratza Encore ESP runs at a higher RPM of 550 but lacks swappable burrs. Both grinders have a grind range suitable for espresso and pour over methods, yet the Fellow Opus has a retention rate of less than 0.2 grams, slightly better than the Encore ESP's retention of less than 0.25 grams. Overall, each model brings unique advantages catering to the espresso preferences of its users.

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