Product Comparison: Baratza Encore vs Baratza Virtuoso

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Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

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Baratza Virtuoso Coffee Grinder

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General Specifications

Brand

Baratza

Model

Encore

Virtuoso

Origin

USA

About the Product

The Encore is lauded by coffee experts as THE go-to entry level grinder for those brewing coffee at home. The Encore gives a great grind for drip/manual brew and also grinds fine enough for espresso.

Grinding for espresso? Let the Virtuoso’s professional-grade 40mm conical burrs perform their magic for a consistent, fine grind. How about a French Press? The Virtuoso can handle that too, with a particle size uniformity that gives you consistency from cup to cup. In fact, the Virtuoso is so consistent at both the coarse and fine ends of the grind range that we consider it to be in a class all by itself — and so do many of the micro- and specialty-roasters who swear by it.

Key Specs

Grind Settings

Bean Hopper Capacity

8 oz.

Grind Settings

Baratza Encore

Baratza Virtuoso

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

Well built. Grinds well. Not terribly loud.
Grinds beans pretty fast. Coffee has been tasting fantastic since buying this.
It is reasonably quiet, produces a uniform grind, and the ground coffee empties easily out of the container.
Good grinder in general. A bit messy, but works reliably.
The negatives of the Encore are how messy it is and the noise level. This thing loves to spit out fragments of beans after every grind.

Baratza Virtuoso Coffee Grinder

The entire unit has a very solid, well-built feel. As you turn the hopper to adjust the grind, you get a very solid, convincing click for feedback. Nothing feels loose or cheap.
The grind quality and uniformity looks good to me for the press and pour over use.
The grinder does drip grinds well and is good for expresso but only at the first two settings.
This is a solid grinder and the grind is quite nice and consistent. Definitely better than my Capresso Infinity.
Removing the ground coffee bin without spilling some grounds on the counter is difficult.

Size & Weight

Material

Plastic

Metal/Plastic

Color

Black

Height

13.8 in.

Width

4.7 in.

Depth

6.3 in.

Weight

7 lbs.

8 lbs.

Baratza Encore

Baratza Virtuoso

Baratza Encore

Baratza Virtuoso

Baratza Encore

Baratza Virtuoso

Baratza Encore

Baratza Virtuoso

Features

Grinder Type

Burr grinder

Grounds Bin

Yes

Dishwasher-Safe Parts

Yes

Safety Lock System

Yes

BPA-Free

Yes

Extras

40 individual grind settings, The grind range is from 250 to 1200 microns, An innovative burr calibration system ensures that each grinder has the full range of grind

40 individual grind settings, The grind range is from 200 to 1200 microns, Burrs are easily removable with no tools, making cleaning very easy, 60-second timer, Speed control

What customers say about "Features"

Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

Good entry level grinder with relatively few fines.
Easy to use and dial in, nice big rotating on/off switch on the side.
Very quick motor can take down 40g of coffee in less than 20 seconds.
Cleaning it is a nightmare especially if it clogs part way through the grind.
The problem was the machine stopped grinding after about a month because the discharge chute was jammed.

Baratza Virtuoso Coffee Grinder

The grind quality is really good, if you crank it up to real fine, you can basically get turkish coffee grind out of it, it will get the last ounce of your coffee out of your coffee beans.
The grind is very consistent, I use it for espresso daily, the coffee came out of this grind is very fine and according to the setup I dial in, there is almost no deviation.
This grinder feels well made and very durable, also.
This thing is built like a tank, and will grind small trees, pets, and anything else that gets too close!
It sounds horrible. I have to admit it. It's probably less loud in an absolute sense than my old inexpensive Cuisinart.

Power

Wattage

120 watts

180 watts

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

UL, CSA, CE, EK