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Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
Last Updated: July 22, 2021 (Refresh Now)
7.4
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/10
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1000
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Review Analysis - 949 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Usage
460grinder, grind, beans, grinding, grinds
+82%
-18%
" ... This grinder seems pro level, better tasting coffee and positively quiet by comparison. ... The assembly and changing coffee is a little tricky but we're completely satisfied otherwise ... "
" ... This was exactly what I was looking for in a coffee grinder. ... "
" ... It works extremely well, and based on what I researched, a quality grinder is actually more important than a better coffee maker. ... "
" ... The coffee beans I used is from Starbucks. ... "
" ... To keep things simple . ... let alone a device for processing coffee beans. ... A basic coffee grinder at a reasonable price. ... Is the Encore the best thing on the planet for coffee aficionados/geeks/nerds/snobs/wannabes . ... "
" ... Setup was fairly easy, though the rubber ring/seal between the burrs and the bean hopper is kind of finicky. ... I put it at 18 for my drip coffee maker as advised by the instructions and it "just works" I've played around a little with the settings a little finer, a little courser. ... I will say, I wasn't really expecting much difference in coffee taste, but this grinding beans just seems to taste better than pre-ground, or even when using the blade grinder on beans. ... "
" ... I got tired of the Hario manual grind I've been using and just the time saving alone is worth it. ... Quicker to grind, obviously and so easy to adjust your grind. ... I drink pretty much a whole pot of coffee throughout my morning and it's made the start of my day so much easier. ... "
" ... Bought for my daughter and she loves it. ... "
Usage / Coffee
354grinder, grind, beans, grinding, grinds
+80%
-20%
" ... A worthy investment for serious coffee drinkers. ... "
" ... The coffee beans I used is from Starbucks. ... "
" ... So, I determined that I needed to spend more money if I want good coffee. ... Let me tell you - I am one happy coffee drinker. ... My coffee is very important to me. ... I live in a small town in Arizona but have found a great coffee in Idaho Springs, CO so I order online. ... "
" ... I normally prepare my coffee via a French Press and use non-burr grinder. ... "
" ... This was exactly what I was looking for in a coffee grinder. ... "
" ... I use it for grinding my coffee beans before each pot I brew. ... "
" ... For 3rd wave coffee, when you grind it you end up with a bit of husk-like material (it kinda looks like the thin shell stuff when you shell your own peanuts) that ends up making its home all over your counter. ... "
" ... I bought this grinder as a gift for my son-in-law, who loves his craft coffee, because we have the same grinder and it has performed daily for 4 years without fail. ... "
Cleaning
231clogged, clean, grind, grinds, easy to clean
+47%
-53%
" ... This worked nicely at first but after a few months of use it keeps clogging up and is super hard to clean out. ... "
" ... And their is a bit of a mess pulling the bin out. ... "
" ... Too hard to clean and noisy. ... "
" ... This machine clogs easily. ... "
" ... However, after just a few days, the burrs hopelessly clogged. ... "
" ... - It makes a lot of mess, the coffe always gets a little bit stuck in the grinder ... "
" ... Clogs so easily. ... "
" ... The first time we used it, it became clogged with fine coffee dust even though we didn't set it on a fine coffee grind setting. ... I had to stop and clean it out 5 times with just one hopper of beans and as soon as its clogged, the grind becomes like dust, so worthless. ... "
Body
171grounds, grinder, gasket, bin, rubber gasket
+43%
-57%
" ... Aesthetically it looks okay although slightly cheap (made in Taiwan) for the money. ... "
" ... However the design of the machine is where I have the most issues with. ... "
" ... Three out of five grinds have resulted in jams. ... Is it possible the L-bend should be less pronounced or is the discharge tube is too small? ... "
" ... Very disappointed after reading so many rave reviews of this Baratza Encore, which we bought in White for its aesthetic appeal. ... After installation of the housing that holds the hopper we noticed it started chipping within two weeks of use. ... "
" ... This was a rubber gasket that does not fit onto the bird grinder well. ... And it has to be lined up exactly and it's under tension and there is strict instructions not to tear the gasket. ... "
" ... The gasket broke before I was able to use the machine for the first time. ... It didn't seem to fit, and in adjusting it, it tore. ... "
" ... To unclog it, I had to use an air compressor to blow the clog loose. ... The collection bucket is made from dark plastic. ... "
" ... As we were putting it together the silicon gasket broke. ... That peice is flimsy. ... "
Reliability
144clogged, stopped working, stopped grinding, stopped, jammed
+33%
-67%
" ... But after only 13 months should this be necessary! ... "
" ... Stopped working one week after the return date. ... "
" ... While this may have been a defective machine, the burr seems too small to work properly. ... "
" ... Stopped working 14 days after the Amazon return window. ... "
" ... The grinder stopped grinding after using it for three days. ... "
" ... Used 4 weeks and kaput! ... "
" ... I had the same clogging issue as other folks noted. ... "
" ... However, after just a few short months it has stopped grinding completely. ... "
Usage / Ease
126grind, easy to clean, consistent, instructions, grinding
+90%
-10%
" ... Well-built, substantial, easy to adjust for fineness of grind. ... "
" ... the product is easy to use and offers a consistent grind ... "
" ... A little fussy to assemble the first time, but after that everything is easy. ... "
" ... I really like how easy it is to vary the grind and yes, it's easy to clean. ... "
" ... It’s easy to assemble and disassemble, and it’s easy to operate. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... Overall this product is a conical burr grinder that is fairly simple and with minimal frills. ... "
" ... Easy to adjust and very consistent grinding. ... "
Sound
111noise, grinder, noisy, noise level, grinds
+46%
-54%
" ... It is loud so don’t grind early in the morning when others are sleeping. ... "
" ... Only problem is that it's a little loud but she thinks it's worth waking everyone up for. ... "
" ... I found the machine to be loud and needing too many adjustments and calibrations for someone using it for bean grinding at home. ... "
" ... There is going to be static and noise. ... "
" ... It's loud, but show me a burr grinder that isn't. ... "
" ... Its a bit noisy but that does not bother me as I grind a small amount every morning. ... "
" ... Biggest downside: it is quite loud. ... "
" ... It'll frustrate you for weeks, make you think that YOU are the issue, and it'll be shriekingly loud while you wait for your essentially unusable coffee to get ground. ... "
Body / Build Quality
87rubber gasket, hopper, grinder, burr, rubber
+32%
-68%
" ... There is a rubber gasket that seats on top of the grinder. ... The rubber gasket was bent out of the box. ... I tried to properly seat the gasket for a half hour and due to being bent or the wrong size it would not seat onto the grinder. ... "
" ... I never even got to try it, when I removed it from the box the pulse switch cover was broken off rattling around inside the unit. ... "
" ... But 13 months after purchase all four of the blades of the plastic paddle wheel (the part the rotate and moves the grounds through the exit, without which the machine clogs) had disappeared. ... "
" ... They also manage to wedge themself through the rubber gasket to get trapped on the side of the hopper. ... On the plus side it all comes apart so everything can be brushed out in a couple minutes when needed. ... "
" ... I opened it to find that the plastic housing for the motor was broken. ... "
" ... Any pressure on the gasket causes it to slip off. ... "
" ... The gasket broke before I was able to use the machine for the first time. ... "
" ... We did all that, put the parts back to rights, but apparently, we never got the chute cleared adequately because it still wouldn't work. ... "
Price
75worth, grinder, price point, waste, well worth
+71%
-29%
" ... Baratza is the best grinder for the money period. ... "
" ... The Baratza has a consistent grind and is definitely worth the extra cost! ... "
" ... Simple and effective, great for the money. ... "
" ... It was well worth the money and I'm considering getting one for the office as well. ... "
" ... GRINDER'S WORTH THE MONEY! ... "
" ... And what you get is value for money . ... "
" ... Well worth the investment. ... "
" ... It’s a quality machine and worth the price. ... "
Marketplace
75amazon, returned, returning, arrived, return window
+33%
-67%
" ... I’m past the return date so I guess I’m stuck with this horrid machine for now. ... "
" ... Took away a star for that. ... "
" ... Just missed return time . ... "
" ... Tried to return item but unfortunately, the return window had closed. ... "
" ... That response was unsatisfactory. ... I'm returning the product today. ... "
" ... The positive reviews and product rankings online are fake paid placements. ... "
" ... This is the worst thing I have ever purchased through amazon. ... "
" ... Will try to send back to company for replacement, but unsure if replacement will be any good. ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
71noisy, grinder, noise level, little noisy, grinders
+49%
-51%
" ... That means you have to stand there and keep an eye on it and endure the loud noise the grinder makes very close up. ... "
" ... (2) they are NOISY ... "
" ... A little noisy but I live alone so I don't care. ... "
" ... A bit noisy due to the housing (but how long at a time is it going to run anyway? ... "
" ... Pretty noisy and takes awhile ... "
" ... Yes, it is noisy. ... "
" ... From the first time I turned it on I could hear the motor, but the burr wasn't spinning. ... "
" ... On the downside, it's a bit slow on an espresso setting and quite noisy. ... "
Body / Fit
66grounds, rubber gasket, grinding, gasket, grinds
+12%
-88%
" ... The clogs happen before the hopper is empty and removing that causes beans to fall out as well. ... "
" ... The one problem I have is the rubber gasket does not fit properly. ... "
" ... which took me 25 minutes, at the end of which I could not replace the wing nut screw. ... "
" ... The motor mount was broke when it arrived. ... "
" ... Also, if you put this under a cabinet, unless yours are mounted high, you’ll have to pull it out, and it’s HEAVY, every time you need to add beans. ... "
" ... Almost immediately, the grinder jammed. ... Upon inspection, I saw that small fines had jammed into the space between the grinding cones and the down spout. ... It jammed again. ... "
" ... After installation of the housing that holds the hopper we noticed it started chipping within two weeks of use. ... "
" ... To unclog it, I had to use an air compressor to blow the clog loose. ... "
Sound / Volume
48grinder, grind, grinds, consistent, noise
+44%
-56%
" ... I found the machine to be loud and needing too many adjustments and calibrations for someone using it for bean grinding at home. ... "
" ... - Given what this is - it is not prohibitively loud (it is grinding coffee after all, if you expect one of these to be "quiet" like your oven, then you will be generally unhappy) ... "
" ... It'll frustrate you for weeks, make you think that YOU are the issue, and it'll be shriekingly loud while you wait for your essentially unusable coffee to get ground. ... "
" ... The grinder is also really loud. ... "
" ... Its a bit noisy but that does not bother me as I grind a small amount every morning. ... "
" ... This one is loud but not screeching loud like the Cuisinart. ... "
" ... Biggest downside: it is quite loud. ... "
" ... The pieces don't fit together well, it's very slow and loud. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
41returned, returning, return window, refund, sent
+7%
-93%
" ... It was immediately returned. ... "
" ... Tried to return item but unfortunately, the return window had closed. ... "
" ... Edit: I just remembered I ordered the part that was broken too. ... "
" ... Stopped working one week after the return date. ... Cannot return and cannot get anyone to respond about sending a replacement. ... "
" ... Sending it back. ... "
" ... Sent it back. ... "
" ... I’m past the return date so I guess I’m stuck with this horrid machine for now. ... "
" ... I returned mine immediately. ... "
Body / Storage
39grounds, grind, container, hopper, grinds
+59%
-41%
" ... Highly rated by others and has a smaller footprint compared to others, but still takes up a lot of counter space. ... "
" ... Most people's containers "click" into place ... "
" ... It would be nice to actually leave the hopper filled, otherwise I have no use for such a large hopper. ... "
" ... This one seems identical, except the catch bin and hopper are clear instead of smoky plastic. ... "
" ... The sweet spot goes from coarser than espresso to French drip, and I tend to use size 14-16 for an Aeropress. ... "
" ... Plus, it’s very small for space compared to other conical burr grinders I was shopping for. ... "
" ... It is tall but still fits under my cabinets using a very small footprint. ... "
" ... If not brushed out of the bottom of the compartment, they will cause the catch bin to not slide in flush and then even more grounds escape. ... "
Usage / Setup
32follow, directions, hopper, gasket, easy to assemble
+59%
-41%
" ... The video on installing the gasket made the process sound simple and easy. ... "
" ... quick setup and holds true to its reputation ... "
" ... Maybe so, if you are a professional. ... "
" ... I just installed the Burr upgrade from Barazta, and it is easier than the installation videos claim. ... Just hold the burr with a paper towel and unscrew it, so much easier that the initial installation. ... "
" ... The instructions are fairly simple and easy to follow. ... "
" ... It is easy to clean and comes with excellent instructions. ... "
" ... Easy to set up (there's a video for set up in case you need it . } ... "
" ... Setting it up was a bit tricky. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
27advertised, seller, help, works, orders
+52%
-48%
" ... Thank you for making a great product. ... "
" ... It does as advertised ... "
" ... Deal with it.) ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... Shipment was prompt. ... "
" ... OXO solved this on a cheaper product. ... "
" ... it preforms bettet than advertised ... "
Body / Size
24grind, grinder, footprint, counter, consistent
+88%
-13%
" ... easy to change the grind size. ... "
" ... The other lifts out easily by a cute little handle. ... "
" ... Compact, attractive machine. ... "
" ... The hopper is a fine size for my needs but I could see how it may be small for others. ... "
" ... It's a great size to keep on the counter. ... "
" ... • Highly adjustable grind size ... "
" ... It's no bigger than it needs to be, while still being solid and well-weighted. ... "
" ... The grind is much more consistent at every grind size. ... "
Body / Comfort
23pain, grinder, grinding, fall, rubber gasket
+52%
-48%
" ... I’m so so happy with my purchase, it feels very freeing. ... "
" ... Getting the rubber ring on was a little bit tricky but once we got all of it together, it was super easy to use and does a magical job of grinding the coffee. ... "
" ... I'm hoping this has a better wear life. ... "
" ... It has a weighted bottom so a nice heavy feel, not cheaply made at all! ... "
" ... This thing, on the other hand, is about as good as anyone would need in my opinion. ... "
" ... I've owned a number of grinders over the years from hand to stupid expensive electrics, they are an investment in your search for that perfect cup. ... "
" ... Feels like pro grade. ... "
" ... Hands down the best grinder I've ever owned . ... "
Performance
19grinding, fast, quiet, performance, great job
+95%
-5%
" ... It's not the fastest in the world, nor the most quiet, but does a great job. ... "
" ... It’s not quiet but then again it’s grinding brand at a controlled speed. ... "
" ... However, it gets the job done. ... "
" ... It does a top notch job. ... "
" ... If you’ve used other grinders, you will appreciate this has more power, which means it runs at a slower speed, which means the grinding sound is not harsh to your ears. ... "
" ... Most grinders offering this performance are twice the price or better. ... "
" ... Does a great job of grinding, & is fast! ... "
" ... It’s does a great job. ... "
Body / Design
16looks, aesthetically, poor, pleasing, gasket
+50%
-50%
" ... The smooth lines are aesthetically pleasing, but that also makes it difficult to pick-up. ... "
" ... Very disappointed after reading so many rave reviews of this Baratza Encore, which we bought in White for its aesthetic appeal. ... "
" ... Poor design & it lasted 4mos. ... "
" ... However the design of the machine is where I have the most issues with. ... "
" ... Threw the entire thing out I was so frustrated with its design. ... "
" ... "Black Silicone Gasket" ... I'm thinking, "This loosely fitted gasket is a terrible design". ... "
" ... Very disappointing, home baristas look elsewhere. ... Seriously, look elsewhere. ... "
" ... Aesthetically it looks okay although slightly cheap (made in Taiwan) for the money. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
15box, received, delivered, week, packaged
+73%
-27%
" ... The unit came well packaged. ... "
" ... Grounder arrived in great condition and looked awesome. ... "
" ... Just received a couple of days ago. ... "
" ... The item arrived and works well! ... "
" ... It came well packaged, no damage even to the box. ... Also well padded inside the box. ... "
" ... The seller on the other hand rates five stars with quick delivery. ... "
" ... Shipment was prompt. ... "
" ... The rest was shipping I paid. ... "
Usage / Controls
11button, tap, control, grind, pulse button
+55%
-45%
" ... It has a simple on-off switch. ... "
" ... I also really like the big switch on the side which can be turned in any direction and the pulse button on the front. ... "
" ... I just measure the beans I want for one cup, dump them in the hopper and push the button. ... "
" ... Now set the state you want - on, by tapping on the switch icon. ... Now, on the next screen, tap on An Accessory is controlled, then tap on the switch icon. ... Set the state of the switch to off by tapping on it, if necessary. ... "
" ... I use it for French Press. ... "
" ... The controls are simple to set and use. ... In the morning I want tactile manual controls. ... "
Blend
11grinder, beans, espresso, grinds, fine
+82%
-18%
" ... Each different one requires just a little different grind to get the best flavor out of the beans. ... "
" ... I’ve started making aeropress espresso and Baratza grinds super fine(it even has an aeropress grind— not quite as fine as espresso— who knew??) ... "
" ... You must also at least occasionally grind your own beans for brewing. ... "
" ... The result was an uneven grind--whole beans mixed with various sizes of ground beans. ... "
" ... Unless you have a true espresso machine and know you need/want a super fine grind - this grinder will work just . ... "
" ... Even though this burr grinder leaves a few beans in the hopper it does a great job providing an even and consistent grind. ... "
" ... Quieter than my last grinder more consent grind, love this thing ... "
" ... I feel it grinds beans nicely & grinds consistently. ... "
Usage / As Gift
10bought, christmas, family, one, member
+90%
-10%
" ... This was a gift--it was requested by my family. ... "
" ... I bought two more as gifts and they are doing great as well. ... "
" ... My grandson wanted this for Christmas. ... "
" ... Bought a second one as a gift for a family member. ... "
" ... ), they sent us a gift certificate and we bought the same one on Amazon. ... "
" ... We were going to get this last year for "our" Christmas gift but did not. ... "
" ... We gave this as a gift to a family member. ... "
" ... This was a gift for my daughter and she absolutely loves it. ... "
Software
9tap, home, shortcut, apps, switch
+67%
-33%
" ... it's a perfect machine because it works, is understandable, doesn't need a friggin' app or 'net connection. ... "
" ... I have no information on the fine settings where clogging has come up. ... "
" ... Update: No problem! ... "
" ... first one is still working just fine after a repair made by me with help from their web guides. ... "
" ... I’m sure Android users can do something similar, but you’ll have to figure that out yourself). ... Step 2: Add the accessory to your home following the simple process via Home app. ... Step 4: Create a shortcut using the Apple Shortcut app to turn the switch on for 11 seconds (or whatever you determined you needed). ... In Apps, choose Home again. ... On the next screen, you can change the name, set it to show up on your Apple Watch, and add a shortcut tile to your Home Screen. ... I recommend that last one so you don’t have to go into the Shortcut app to run the shortcut. ... However, I always use Siri. ... Tap Create Home Automation (best way, but requires you to be using an Apple TV or HomePod as your HomeKit hub) or you can create a Personal Automation if you are not using a hub. ... This is letting the Home app know that you want this automation run any time that switch is turned on. ... So, now you told the app, when the switch turns on, wait 30 seconds. ... "
" ... Will update post in a year or so. ... "
Features
9grind, features, auto, timer, switch
+56%
-44%
" ... I miss setting how much I would like ground and the automatic off. ... "
" ... Very attractive unit with nice features. ... "
" ... It would be nice to have auto shut off but that is a minor thing. ... "
" ... Not a lot of features but it has the basic features that I need to craft my perfect brew. ... "
Usage / User Manual
8grinder, time, reference, grind
+50%
-50%
" ... Perhaps a solution to the gainsayers would be manual grinder or mortar with pestle. ... "
" ... That should be in the manual, but isn't. ... "
" ... IMHO this should have been explained in the owners manual. ... "
" ... I received a manual on putting together this item. ... "
Video
7videos, video, watching, watch, burr
+57%
-43%
" ... After following the baratza YouTube video on unclogging I was able to better seat my gasket and upper burr, and have had no problems afterwards. ... "
" ... Watch videos on burr grinders and all ways said how did they get that consistency. ... "
" ... I discovered it while watching YouTube comparison videos for my 1st burr grinder. ... "
" ... Cleaned it according to some YouTube videos. ... "
Usage / Capacity
7small, wake, loud, live, kitchen
+100%
" ... I already had one of these grinders which was fantastic, so I bought another for our beach house. ... "
" ... If you live in a tiny house, you'll all be awake after using this grinder . ... "
" ... Bought this one for a family member because I like mine so much! ... "
" ... Great for household use. ... "
" ... Bought for daily household use. ... "
" ... I have one at home and one in my office. ... "
" ... It's not super loud, but it's definitely enough to wake you up in a small apartment. ... "
Usage / For Kids
6one, daughter, purchased, christmas
+100%
" ... Bought for my daughter and she loves it. ... "
" ... Our son loved this for his birthday. ... "
" ... Got this for my son for Xmas. ... "
" ... My grandson wanted this for Christmas. ... "
" ... Purchased one for my son then purchased one. ... "
" ... In fact, you can use it to drown out the kid. ... "
Programs
5grind, different
+60%
-40%
" ... Found the tutorial for how to adjust to the finer of the three grind settings. ... "
" ... There are lots of grind settings that are good for many different types of uses. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
5works, attached
+100%
" ... But product appears well made and works as advertised. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... it preforms bettet than advertised ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... It does as advertised ... "
Sound / Noise Cancellation
4noise level, less, going, noisy, grinding
+75%
-25%
" ... The noise level is fine. ... "
" ... The noise level is less than all my other grinders. ... "
" ... Noise levels are reasonable. ... "
Camera
4shoot, grinder
+50%
-50%
" ... In my third use of this grinder the grounds became impacted in the small shoot just below the grinding heads. ... "
" ... The shoot for the beans gets clogged over and over again. ... "
Battery
4lasts, static, least, hope, grounds
+50%
-50%
" ... After 2 batch's it clogged the discharge. ... "
Wash
3use, grinder, bin
+100%
" ... My first automatic grinder, so I can’t really compare it to others. ... "
" ... This is a simple machine. ... "
" ... washing the components and installing them. ... "
Usage / For Travel
3vacation, trip, like, grinder, baratza
+67%
-33%
" ... This is the second one I’ve purchased (one for home and one for vacation home) and I would highly recommend it! ... "
" ... There are much more expensive grinders as well as much more inexpensive grinders but this is the beat middle of the road option. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
3delivered, defective, damage, box
+33%
-67%
" ... I ordered a second Encore, it was defective out of the box. ... "
Food
3+100%
" ... if you add enough cream and sugar. ... "
" ... Started out great, really good job of grinding my Starbucks French Roast . ... "
" ... Our son did this to his and the unit is toast. ... "
Dry
3grounds
-100%
" ... This thing spreads grounds everywhere, note the damp paper towel and the amount of grounds beneath the bin. ... "
" ... I tried to clean it with a dry napkin for like 10 minutes and did not improve very much. ... "
Cooling
3cold, espresso
+67%
-33%
" ... In the Baratza the same amount is more like 30 seconds. ... "
" ... Makes everything from espresso to cold brews. ... "
Accuracy
3tried, grinder
+100%
" ... I’ve tried several grinders and this is the best, most accurate, and less messy grinder I’ve tried. ... "
" ... Accurate grind size options. ... "
" ... This is pretty accurate. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 1.57 meters