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Baratza Encore
#1 Overall conical burr · filter Updated 26 August 2026

Baratza Encore

The reviewers' default first grinder — 40 steps, bulletproof and endlessly serviceable

THE undig SCORE — 3 SOURCES, UNTANGLED
83
Out of 100

Key characteristics

Burrs
Flat / conical
Body
Metal / plastic
Use
Espresso / filter
Adjustment
Stepless / stepped

Highlights

  • ✓ 40 grind settings for filter and press
  • ✓ 40 mm conical steel burrs
  • ✓ Fully serviceable, repairable for years
  • ✓ Simple one-dial operation

Our take

Wirecutter's long-standing top pick and the reviewers' default first grinder: consistent filter grinding, a reliable motor, and a design you can repair yourself for years. Not built for espresso, but the value benchmark everything else is measured against.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • + Consistent, brew-ready filter grind
  • + Reliable and easy to service
  • + Outstanding value
  • + Simple to use

Cons

  • − Not suited to espresso
  • − Plastic-heavy build
  • − Basic single-dial control

Review sources

We aggregate scores from these sources. Each source is weighted by credibility tier.

W
Wirecutter Lab · Tier A

Top Pick

95
C
Coffeeness Expert · Tier B
90
T
TechGearLab Lab · Tier A
65
How we score

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#3

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