Baratza Encore ESP vs Fellow Opus 2
The two best ~$200 all-rounders. The Encore ESP wins on espresso precision and Baratza's repair support; the Opus 2 wins on design, a wider brew range, single-dosing, and quieter operation. Both are excellent first grinders.
Head to headHighest overall score: Fellow Opus 2 (8.1 vs 8.1) — but pick by how you brew.
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Which one wins — for you
Finer espresso adjustment and Baratza's legendary parts/repair service.
Espresso-to-cold-brew range, magnetic single-dose catch, and a quieter, prettier build.
Score by dimension
BrewSift sub-scores for grinders. The longer bar wins each row.
Specs side by side
The bottom line
The right pick depends on how you brew — match the machine to your actual use case using the “which one wins” cards above. If you just want the stronger all-rounder, the Fellow Opus 2 edges it on our overall score (8.1 vs 8.1).