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 Fellow Opus, priced at $195, is designed for beginners, making it an accessible option for novice espresso enthusiasts. Similarly, the Baratza Encore ESP is slightly higher at $199.95, also tailored for beginner skill levels. Both brands focus on catering to those new to the world of espresso grinding, offering straightforward operation.

Brewing Comparison

Both grinders utilize conical burrs, with the Fellow Opus featuring a burr diameter of 40mm made of stainless steel and a single dose hopper type. The Baratza Encore ESP also has a 40mm steel burr, but employs a hopper-style design for easier dosing. While both grinders have a stepped adjustment mechanism, the Opus has a finer adjustment scale of 5 microns compared to the 250 microns of the Encore ESP, which may affect the precision of grind settings for different brewing methods.

Features Comparison

In terms of key features, the Fellow Opus supports swappable burrs, which allows users to replace the burrs for different grind profiles. The Opus features a full grind range from pour-over to espresso, while the Encore ESP covers the same range but does not allow burr swapping. Neither grinder has adjustable RPM settings, with the Opus running at a fixed 350 RPM and the Encore ESP at 500 RPM. Both models cater to a variety of brewing styles, but the Opus offers more versatility with its burr replacement option.

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