Compare Grinders


	Baratza	Option-O
MSRP
MSRP	$199	$374
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Electric	Electric
Activation
Activation	On/Off Knob	Press Button
Grind Method
Grind Method	Conical Burr	Conical Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	40 mm	48 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	< .2 g
Grind Range
Grind Range	Full - Pour Over to Espresso	Full - Pour Over to Espresso
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	36	60
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	550 rpm	200 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	No	Yes
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	No
Weight
Weight	3.1 kg	1.5 kg
Material
Material	Black Plastic	Aluminum
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Plastic 54 mm	Magnetic Dose Cup

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Option-O LAGOM mini is priced at $374 and is suited for intermediate users, while the Baratza Encore ESP is more budget-friendly at $199. Both grinders fall under the semi-automatic category. The LAGOM mini is aimed at users with some experience, while the Encore ESP is designed for beginners looking to delve into espresso preparation.

Brewing Comparison

Both grinders employ a conical burr grinding method but have differing burr sizes; the LAGOM mini features a 48mm burr, whereas the Encore ESP has a 40mm burr. The LAGOM mini utilizes a stepless adjustment mechanism, allowing precise changes of 1 micron, which is beneficial for fine-tuning grind sizes for espresso. In contrast, the Encore ESP employs a stepped adjustment system with 250-micron increments, which makes it easier for beginners to achieve consistent results. The LAGOM mini uses a single-dose hopper, enabling minimal retention, while the Encore ESP has a traditional hopper design that offers straightforward dosing.

Features Comparison

In terms of key features, the LAGOM mini does not offer adjustable RPM but supports swappable burrs for flexibility, and it covers a wide grind range suitable for both pour-over and espresso. The Encore ESP also has fixed RPM and lacks swappable burrs, but it is designed to handle both pour-over and espresso grinds effectively as well. While the LAGOM mini boasts a grind speed of 60 seconds for 18 grams of espresso, the Encore ESP provides a slightly slower speed of 36 seconds for the same amount. Both grinders effectively cater to their intended user levels, making them suitable choices for different experience ranges.

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