Encore ESP vs ESP Pro
Choose the ESP for lower cost and clear stepped simplicity. Choose the Pro for stepless control, anti-static and automatic single-dose stopping.
Open ESP Pro profile →Compare the details that change every dose.
Start with brew method, then adjustment, dosing and counter fit. A bigger burr number is not automatically a better grinder.
Updated 3 August 2026 · volatile prices must be confirmed with the retailerFastest way to use the table
Remove grinders that do not clearly cover your brew method. Then choose hopper versus single dose, and only then compare price and size.
| Grinder | Espresso fit | Filter fit | Workflow | Checked price | Brew range | Burrs | Adjustment | Dosing | Size W × D × H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baratza Encore ESP ProZCG595 | 93 | 84 | 92 | £249.95Baratza UK direct price | Espresso, Filter, Immersion | 40mm M2 conical | Stepless, espresso to cold brew | Single-dose auto-stop or 0.1-second timer | 13cm × 15cm × 34cm |
| Baratza Encore ESPZCG495 | 80 | 84 | 74 | £159.95Baratza UK direct price | Espresso, Filter, Immersion | 40mm M2 conical steel | 40 stepped settings; 1–20 espresso, 21–40 brew | Manual pulse or on/off grinding | 13cm × 15cm × 34cm |
| Fellow OpusOpus Gen 1 | 88 | 84 | 87 | Check UK priceConfirm current UK price and plug with retailer | Espresso, Filter, Immersion | 40mm six-blade conical | 41 visible settings plus inner micro-adjustment | Single-dose load bin with timed auto-stop | 12.9cm × 21cm × 26.8cm |
| Sage Smart Grinder ProBCG820 | 80 | 84 | 87 | £209.95Sage UK direct price | Espresso, Filter, Immersion | Stainless-steel conical | 60 stepped settings | Programmable timed dosing in 0.2-second increments | 21.5cm × 16cm × 38.9cm |
| Eureka Mignon SpecialitàMignon Specialità | 93 | 78 | 87 | £399Representative UK listing; colour and retailer vary | Espresso, Filter | 55mm hardened-steel flat | Stepless micrometric dial | Touchscreen: two timed doses plus continuous | 12cm × 14cm × 35cm |
| Niche ZeroNiche Zero | 93 | 84 | 84 | £559Niche UK direct price, inc. VAT | Espresso, Filter, Immersion | 63mm conical | Infinite stepless dial | Single dose into included 58mm cup | 12.2cm × 21.1cm × 31.1cm |
| Mahlkönig X54 AllroundX54 | 93 | 84 | 94 | Check UK priceConfirm current UK dealer price | Espresso, Filter, Immersion | 54mm special-steel flat | Stepless all-round dial | Four timed presets plus manual mode | 19cm × 28cm × 37.8cm |
| Wilfa UniformWSFB-100S | 30 | 91 | 84 | £305Wilfa UK direct price seen 3 August | Filter, Immersion | 58mm stainless-steel flat | 41 stepped settings | Single dose with empty-hopper auto-stop | Not published × Not published × Not published |
| Fellow Ode Gen 2Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 | 30 | 95 | 84 | Check UK priceConfirm UK price, voltage and warranty | Filter, Immersion | 64mm stainless-steel flat | 11 settings, 31 total steps | Single dose with auto-stop and grounds knocker | 10.5cm × 23.9cm × 24.8cm |
| 1Zpresso J-UltraJ-Ultra | 88 | 34 | 68 | Check UK priceConfirm delivered UK price and import terms | Espresso | Manual stainless-steel conical | 100 clicks per rotation; 8 microns per click | Manual hand grinding, 35–40g capacity | 5.5cm body × 18.5cm handle × 19cm |
Factor ratings are editorial fit scores based on the same dated specification evidence shown on each profile. They are not laboratory results or owner-review averages.
Quick comparison calls
Three common decisions, made explicit.
Niche Zero vs Specialità
Choose Niche for weighing and changing beans dose by dose. Choose Specialità for a loaded hopper and repeat timed portafilter dosing.
Compare espresso picks →Ode Gen 2 vs Wilfa Uniform
Both are filter-led. Ode is lower and explicitly avoids espresso; Wilfa publishes a five-year UK warranty and auto-stop.
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