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The Encore ESP is Baratza's second iteration of its massively popular Encore, adding the 'ESP' to denote the espresso-centric design. Competitively priced at $199, the Encore ESP packs a ton of value into a small package.","Read Full Spotlight","/blog/grinder-spotlight-baratza-encore-esp",{"id":114,"created_at":115,"url_path":116,"paragraph_1":117,"paragraph_2":118,"paragraph_3":119},3042,"2025-01-08T01:31:45.87046+00:00","/grinders/compare/timemore-sculptor-078s,baratza-encore-esp-white","The Timemore Sculptor 078s is priced at $699 and is aimed at intermediate users, while the Baratza Encore ESP is more accessible at $199, targeting beginner-level coffee enthusiasts. Both grinders fall under the semi-automatic category, ensuring ease of use for users at their respective skill levels.","In terms of grinding specifics, the Timemore Sculptor uses 78mm flat burrs, provides stepless adjustment with an impressive precision scale of 1 micron, and features a single-dosing hopper. Conversely, the Baratza Encore ESP employs 40mm conical burrs with a stepped adjustment mechanism that allows for adjustments in 250-micron increments and utilizes a hopper-style design, aiding easy dosing.","Regarding additional features, the Timemore Sculptor allows for adjustable RPM ranging from 800 to 1400, supports a full grind range from pour over to espresso, and has a retention rate of less than 0.1 grams. The Baratza Encore ESP, while lacking adjustable RPM, is designed for the same range but has a higher espresso grind speed of 36 seconds for 18g, albeit with a retention rate of less than 0.25 grams. Neither grinder supports swappable burrs, which could limit customization for users seeking to experiment with different burr types."]