Product Comparison: Baratza Encore vs Baratza Virtuoso


Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
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Baratza Virtuoso Coffee Grinder
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General Specifications
Brand
Baratza
Baratza
Model
Encore
Virtuoso
Origin
USA
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
40
40
Bean Hopper Capacity
8 oz.
8 oz.
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
Black
Height
13.8 in.
13.8 in.
Width
4.7 in.
4.7 in.
Depth
6.3 in.
6.3 in.
Weight
7 lbs.
8 lbs.
Features
Grinder Type
Burr grinder
Burr grinder
Grounds Bin
Yes
Yes
Dishwasher-Safe Parts
Yes
No
Safety Lock System
No
Yes
BPA-Free
Yes
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)
1 year(s)
Certifications
UL, CSA, CE, EK
UL, CSA, CE, EK

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