Compare Grinders


	Baratza	Turin
MSRP
MSRP	$199	$369
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Electric	Electric
Activation
Activation	On/Off Knob	On/Off Toggle
Grind Method
Grind Method	Conical Burr	Conical Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	40 mm	40 mm
Adjustment
Adjustment	Stepped	Stepped
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale	250 micron	10 micron
Dosing Method
Dosing Method	Pulse Button	On/Off Toggle
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	24
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	550 rpm	400 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	No	No
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	No
Weight
Weight	3.1 kg	2.6 kg
Material
Material	Black Plastic	Aluminum
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Plastic 54 mm	Plastic Dosing Cup

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Turin SD40 V2 is priced at $369, while the Baratza Encore ESP is more affordable at $199. Both grinders are categorized as semi-automatic and cater to beginners in the espresso grinding space. This makes them suitable options for those who are just starting their journey into making espresso at home. The Turin SD40 V2 presents a higher price point, reflecting additional features or technology.

Brewing Comparison

Both grinders employ a conical burr grinding method, with a burr diameter of 40 mm and are constructed with steel burrs. The Turin SD40 V2 has a stepped adjustment mechanism allowing for very fine adjustments of 10 microns for more precise dialing in of grind size. In contrast, the Baratza Encore ESP also utilizes a stepped adjustment but with a broader scale of 250 microns. In terms of dosing, the Turin uses a single-dose hopper with an on/off toggle method, while the Baratza utilizes a hopper system with a pulse button for dosing, providing easy dosing convenience.

Features Comparison

When comparing features, the Turin SD40 V2 does not have adjustable RPM settings whereas the Baratza Encore ESP operates at a higher RPM of 550. Both grinders have a full grind range, suitable for everything from pour over to espresso, allowing versatility in brewing methods. Neither grinder has swappable burrs, which may limit customization for users looking to change their burrs for different grind profiles over time.

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