Baratza Encore ESP vs Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder
Baratza Encore ESP (#1, best overall) vs Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder (#4, best value): in our Coffee Grinders scoring the Baratza Encore ESP totals 9.3/10 and the Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder 8.3/10, the Baratza Encore ESP leading on Grind Consistency and Value.
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Side by side
| Baratza Encore ESP | Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $195 |
| Burrs | 40mm conical steel | 40mm conical |
| Settings | 40 grind settings | 41 |
| Hopper | 8 oz | 110g |
| Speed | 450 RPM | — |
| Adjustment | Stepped | — |
| Features | — | Load cell, anti-static |
| Design | — | Award-winning |
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 Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder made our Top 5 Coffee Grinders, at #1 (best overall) and #4 (best value). The upgraded Encore handles espresso to French press—40mm conical burrs with user-serviceable design and excellent Baratza support. Beautiful design meets solid performance—41 settings covering all brew methods with anti-static technology.
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 Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder 8.3. The widest gap is Grind Consistency, where the Baratza Encore ESP scores 10 against 8 for the Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder — particle uniformity. Value also separates them: 10 for the Baratza Encore ESP versus 8 for the Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Burrs — 40mm conical steel on the Baratza Encore ESP versus 40mm conical on the Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder; Settings — 40 grind settings on the Baratza Encore ESP versus 41 on the Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder; Hopper — 8 oz on the Baratza Encore ESP versus 110g on the Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $200 for the Baratza Encore ESP and $195 for the Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder, a $5 difference in the Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder'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 Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder for beautiful design and 41 grind settings; the most common complaint is not espresso-optimized.
Baratza Encore ESP
- Espresso-capable grind range
- 40mm conical burrs
- Excellent consistency
- User-serviceable
- Not true espresso grinder
- Retention higher than premium
- Stepped adjustment
Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder
- Beautiful design
- 41 grind settings
- Load cell for dosing
- Anti-static technology
- Not espresso-optimized
- Higher retention than single-dose
- Premium pricing
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 Consistency and Value. The Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder is the better fit for design-conscious coffee lovers and multi-method brewers. If the $5 saving matters more than Grind Consistency, the Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder is the better value. The Baratza Encore ESP is a poor fit for serious espresso enthusiasts; the Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder is a poor fit for serious espresso focus.
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 Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder if
- Design-conscious coffee lovers
- Multi-method brewers
- Fellow ecosystem fans
Skip it if
- Serious espresso focus
- Budget shoppers
Common questions
Is the Baratza Encore ESP better than the Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder?
In our Coffee Grinders ranking the Baratza Encore ESP scores higher overall, 9.3 to 8.3, with the biggest advantage in Grind Consistency. The Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
How much more does the Baratza Encore ESP cost than the Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder?
$5 more as of February 1, 2026: $200 for the Baratza Encore ESP against $195 for the Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Grind Consistency — 10 versus 8 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the Baratza Encore ESP and the Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder?
The headline spec difference is Burrs: 40mm conical steel on the Baratza Encore ESP versus 40mm conical on the Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder. In use, the gap that matters most is Grind Consistency (10 vs 8 in our scoring): particle uniformity.