Baratza Researched
Encore ESP
The grinder most people should buy first — it does espresso and filter, and Baratza will fix it forever.
First grinderEspresso + filter
$200Read review →
FellowOpus
Fellow Researched
Opus
Fellow's all-rounder: a wide espresso-to-cold-brew range and a design that earns its counter space.
Looks + rangeAll brew methods
8.0
BrewSift Score
Good
$180
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Should you buy it?
Buy it if
- Looks + range
- All brew methods
- Espresso to cold-brew range
- Single-dose friendly
Skip it if
- Espresso precision below dedicated grinders
- Some static/retention
- Hopper is small
Not for you? Consider the Baratza Encore ESP — or see all coffee grinders .
The verdict
40mm conical burrs, 41 settings (plus micro-adjust) that span espresso to cold brew, single-dose-friendly with a magnetic catch, and quieter than most. Espresso users can grind fine enough, though dedicated espresso grinders are more precise at the very fine end.
BrewSift Score breakdown
Scored across the dimensions that matter for grinders. The overall is a weighted average — see the formula.
Grind consistency8.0
Espresso range7.6
Brew range8.6
Low retention7.0
Quiet operation7.8
Workflow8.2
Value8.6
Pros & cons
What we like
- Espresso to cold-brew range
- Single-dose friendly
- Quiet, beautiful design
Watch-outs
- Espresso precision below dedicated grinders
- Some static/retention
- Hopper is small
Specifications
- Burrs
- 40mm conical
- Settings
- 41 + micro
- Range
- Espresso → cold brew
Complete your setup
The gear that pairs with the Opus to make a complete, working setup.
Add a scale
Hario
V60 Drip Scale (VST-2000B)
Weighing your dose and yield is what makes a good cup repeatable, shot after shot.
$59Buy
Keep beans fresh
Fellow
Atmos Vacuum Canister
An airtight, opaque canister protects the beans you just bought from going flat within days.
$40Buy
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