Compare Grinders


	Baratza	Weber Workshops
MSRP
MSRP	$199	$1999
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Advanced
Type
Type	Electric	Electric
Activation
Activation	On/Off Knob	Button
Grind Method
Grind Method	Conical Burr	Conical Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	40 mm	83 mm
Adjustment
Adjustment	Stepped	Stepped
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale	250 micron	5 micron
Dosing Method
Dosing Method	Pulse Button	On/Off Button
Dosing Type
Dosing Type	Hopper	Single Dose
Retention
Retention	< .25 g	< .1 g
Grind Range
Grind Range	Full - Pour Over to Espresso	Full - Pour Over to Turkish
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	36	30
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	550 rpm	150 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	No	Yes
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	3.1 kg	9 kg
Material
Material	Black Plastic	Aluminium
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Plastic 54 mm	Magnetic Tumbler

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Weber Workshops Key grinder is positioned as an advanced grinder with a price of $1,999, making it suitable for experienced users. In contrast, the Baratza Encore ESP, available at $199.95, is designed for beginners seeking an entry-level home espresso grinder. Despite their differences in price and targeted skill levels, both grinders are classified as semi-automatic.

Brewing Comparison

Both grinders utilize a conical burr grinding method, but they differ significantly in their specifications. The Weber Key boasts a larger burr diameter of 83mm and features a single dose hopper, while the Baratza Encore ESP has a smaller 40mm burr, paired with a hopper-style design for easy dosing. The Weber Key has a more refined adjustment system with a 5-micron scale compared to the Baratza's 250-micron scale, thus offering more precise dosing adjustments for the experienced user.

Features Comparison

When it comes to features, the Weber Key includes adjustable RPM settings ranging from 30 to 300, providing flexibility in grinding speed, and it supports swappable burrs for maintenance or upgrades. The Baratza Encore ESP, on the other hand, has a fixed RPM without swappable burrs, which may limit customization but simplifies its use for beginners. The Weber Key has a wider grind range spanning from pour-over to Turkish, whereas the Baratza Encore ESP is tailored more specifically towards espresso and pour-over, making it versatile but with less overall range.

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