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Quick verdict
The Encore ESP Pro fixes the two workflow gaps in the Encore ESP. It adds stepless adjustment and gives you a choice of a timer or single-dose auto-stop, all in a footprint only slightly larger than the ESP's. I'd pick it over the ESP if you care about weighing single doses or repeating a dose by time. Independent evidence is still thin: the one hands-on review we found liked it but saw retention vary from use to use.
Buy it if
- You want one Encore-sized grinder for espresso and filter, with a timer.
- You want to single dose without adding a bellows yourself.
- You like stepless adjustment for fine espresso changes.
Skip it if
- You want a grinder with years of independent testing behind it.
- You only brew filter coffee.
- You want flat burrs; see the Turin DF54.
- Best for
- Espresso-first buyers who want a timer or single dosing in the Encore footprint.
- Main compromise
- Newer model with thinner independent coverage; one hands-on review reported inconsistent retention.
- Burrs
- 40 mm (burr type not stated by the retailer)
- Adjustment
- Stepless with digital display
- Loading
- 300 g hopper, or 45 g with the single-dose cap
Specifications
| Spec | Detail and source |
|---|---|
| Burrs | 40 mm (burr type not stated by the retailer)Retailer listing: Seattle Coffee Gear |
| Adjustment | Stepless with digital displayRetailer listing: Seattle Coffee Gear |
| Loading | 300 g hopper, or 45 g with the single-dose capRetailer listing: Seattle Coffee Gear |
| Dosing | Timer up to 60 s (0.1 s steps per Baratza) or single-dose auto-stopRetailer listing: Seattle Coffee Gear, Baratza |
| Static | Baratza lists "Anti-Static Technology" (design claim)Manufacturer: Baratza |
| Dimensions | 5.1 in W × 6 in D × 13.4 in HRetailer listing: Seattle Coffee Gear |
| Power | 70 W, 120 VRetailer listing: Seattle Coffee Gear |
| Warranty | 1 yearRetailer listing: Seattle Coffee Gear |
What changed from the Encore ESP
Seattle Coffee Gear lists four main differences from the Encore ESP (listing):
- Stepless adjustment with a digital display, instead of 40 clicks.
- Timer mode up to 60 seconds. Baratza states 0.1-second precision (Baratza).
- Single-dose mode with a 45 g cap and auto-stop, which ends grinding once the beans have passed through.
- A metal exterior and slightly larger dimensions.
Baratza also lists "Anti-Static Technology" and an integrated flow-control disk. Treat the static claim as a design feature, not a measured result.
Strengths and limitations
What stands out
- Two dosing workflows. You can weigh single doses with auto-stop, or keep beans in the 300 g hopper and grind by time.
- Stepless espresso adjustment. Useful when a click is too coarse a change between shots.
- Encore-sized footprint. 5.1 × 6 in listed, close to the ESP's.
Limitations
- Limited independent testing. In Espresso Rabbit Hole's hands-on review, retention was usually 0.1–0.3 g but inconsistent between uses (review).
- Grounds can scatter. The same reviewer reported grounds scattering through the gap between the chute and the cup.
- Timer settings reset when unplugged, per the same review.
What independent testing found
Espresso Rabbit Hole's review (Jose Noguera) is hands-on. The site did not show a publication date. The reviewer reported grinding 18 g in about 10 seconds and found the grinder quieter than the original Encore ESP, especially with the single-dose lid in place. He also said that in his experience a flat-burr DF54 suits filter coffee better. That is one reviewer's opinion, not a measured comparison.
Will it fit?
- 1 Baratza Encore ESP Pro: 130 × 152 mm (5.1 × 6.0 in), retailer listing
- 2 Baratza Encore ESP: 121 × 160 mm (4.8 × 6.3 in), retailer listing
- 3 Fellow Opus 2: 130 × 206 mm (5.1 × 8.1 in), manufacturer (source does not say which figure is width; narrower side drawn as width)
Complete setup
Alternatives
- Baratza Encore ESP: simpler and better documented by independent testing, with no timer and 40 steps.
- Fellow Opus 2: another compact single-dose conical grinder with auto-stop, a 2-year warranty and a shorter stated height.
- Turin DF54: flat burrs and single dosing, but no Amazon listing we could match to Turin.
Questions buyers ask
Is the ESP Pro worth it over the ESP? For single dosing and repeatable timed doses, the documented features say yes. If you are happy grinding into a cup by hand from the hopper, the ESP does the same basic job.
Does "anti-static" mean no mess? No. It is a design claim. The hands-on review we found still reported scatter from the chute gap.
Our recommendation
I'd choose the Encore ESP Pro over the ESP for anyone who wants single dosing or a timer and prefers a familiar, widely serviced brand. Expect to revisit this review as more independent testing is published.
Amazon listing: ZCG595BLK, black, 120 V
Sources
- Baratza Encore ESP Pro Espresso and Coffee Grinder — Seattle Coffee Gear. Retailer listing. Accessed September 26, 2026.
- Encore ESP Pro (ZCG595) product page — Baratza. Manufacturer. Accessed September 26, 2026.
- Baratza Encore ESP Pro: A Classic, Modernized — Espresso Rabbit Hole. Independent review. Jose Noguera. Accessed September 26, 2026.
- Kitchen Planning Guidelines with Access Standards — National Kitchen & Bath Association. Reference. Accessed September 26, 2026.
- Baratza Encore ESP Coffee and Espresso Grinder — Seattle Coffee Gear. Retailer listing. Accessed September 26, 2026.
- Opus 2 Conical Burr Grinder — Fellow. Manufacturer. Accessed September 26, 2026.