Baratza Encore ESP vs Eureka Mignon Notte
Baratza Encore ESP (#1, best overall) vs Eureka Mignon Notte (#3): in our Coffee Grinders scoring the Baratza Encore ESP totals 9.3/10 and the Eureka Mignon Notte 8.4/10, the Baratza Encore ESP leading on Grind Range and Grind Consistency and the Eureka Mignon Notte on Retention and Build Quality.
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Side by side
| Baratza Encore ESP | Eureka Mignon Notte | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $300 |
| Burrs | 40mm conical steel | 50mm flat steel |
| Settings | 40 grind settings | — |
| Hopper | 8 oz | 300g |
| Speed | 450 RPM | 1350 RPM |
| Adjustment | Stepped | Stepless |
| Made In | — | Italy |
How they differ in real use
Built from our coffee grinders scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Baratza Encore ESP and the Eureka Mignon Notte made our Top 5 Coffee Grinders, at #1 (best overall) and #3. The upgraded Encore handles espresso to French press—40mm conical burrs with user-serviceable design and excellent Baratza support. Italian espresso grinding with 50mm flat burrs and stepless adjustment. Low retention, quiet operation, beautiful build.
We score coffee grinders on Grind Consistency (40%), Grind Range (25%), Retention (15%), Build Quality (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Baratza Encore ESP totals 9.3 out of 10 and the Eureka Mignon Notte 8.4. The widest gap is Grind Range, where the Baratza Encore ESP scores 9 against 7 for the Eureka Mignon Notte — espresso to French press. Grind Consistency also separates them: 10 for the Baratza Encore ESP versus 9 for the Eureka Mignon Notte. The Eureka Mignon Notte claws back ground on Retention and Build Quality.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Burrs — 40mm conical steel on the Baratza Encore ESP versus 50mm flat steel on the Eureka Mignon Notte; Hopper — 8 oz on the Baratza Encore ESP versus 300g on the Eureka Mignon Notte; Speed — 450 RPM on the Baratza Encore ESP versus 1350 RPM on the Eureka Mignon Notte; Adjustment — Stepped on the Baratza Encore ESP versus Stepless on the Eureka Mignon Notte.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $200 for the Baratza Encore ESP and $300 for the Eureka Mignon Notte, a $100 difference in the Baratza Encore ESP's favor. Owners praise the Baratza Encore ESP for espresso-capable grind range and 40mm conical burrs; the most common complaint is not true espresso grinder. Owners praise the Eureka Mignon Notte for 50mm flat burrs and stepless adjustment; the most common complaint is no timer (manual only).
Baratza Encore ESP
- Espresso-capable grind range
- 40mm conical burrs
- Excellent consistency
- User-serviceable
- Not true espresso grinder
- Retention higher than premium
- Stepped adjustment
Eureka Mignon Notte
- 50mm flat burrs
- Stepless adjustment
- Made in Italy
- Low retention
- No timer (manual only)
- Small hopper
- Single-dose best
Which should you buy?
The Baratza Encore ESP is the better fit for espresso beginners and those wanting one grinder for all methods — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Grind Range and Grind Consistency. The Eureka Mignon Notte is the better fit for budget espresso enthusiasts and single-dose users, and the stronger choice if Retention and Build Quality matter more to you than the overall score. Since the Baratza Encore ESP is both the higher scorer and $100 cheaper, the Eureka Mignon Notte only makes sense for budget espresso enthusiasts. The Baratza Encore ESP is a poor fit for serious espresso enthusiasts; the Eureka Mignon Notte is a poor fit for feature seekers.
Choose the Baratza Encore ESP if
- Espresso beginners
- Those wanting one grinder for all methods
- Value seekers
Skip it if
- Serious espresso enthusiasts
- Commercial use
Choose the Eureka Mignon Notte if
- Budget espresso enthusiasts
- Single-dose users
- Those prioritizing grind quality over features
Skip it if
- Feature seekers
- Drip/pour over focus
Common questions
Is the Baratza Encore ESP better than the Eureka Mignon Notte?
In our Coffee Grinders ranking the Baratza Encore ESP scores higher overall, 9.3 to 8.4, with the biggest advantage in Grind Range. The Eureka Mignon Notte is stronger on Retention and Build Quality, so it is the better pick if those matter most to you.
How much more does the Eureka Mignon Notte cost than the Baratza Encore ESP?
$100 more as of February 1, 2026: $300 for the Eureka Mignon Notte against $200 for the Baratza Encore ESP. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the Baratza Encore ESP and the Eureka Mignon Notte?
The headline spec difference is Burrs: 40mm conical steel on the Baratza Encore ESP versus 50mm flat steel on the Eureka Mignon Notte. In use, the gap that matters most is Grind Range (9 vs 7 in our scoring): espresso to French press.