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Eureka Mignon Specialità edges out Baratza Encore ESP, 8.5 to 7.9. It wins on performance, build & reliability, community love, while the Encore ESP is stronger on ease of use and value.

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Baratza Encore ESP

Baratza

Encore ESP

Eureka Mignon Specialità

Eureka

Mignon Specialità

Highest score
Coffee Reviews score
7.9Good
8.5Great
Performance30% of score
7.4
8.8
Build & reliability20% of score
8.2
9.0
Ease of use15% of score
8.4
8.2
Value20% of score
7.8
7.7
Community love15% of score
8.4
8.7
Community
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Typical price
$199.95
$549
Type
Electric conical burr grinder
Electric flat burr espresso grinder (hopper-fed)
Burrs
40 mm conical steel (M2)
55 mm flat, hardened steel (rated lifespan 300 kg)
Grind settings
40 steps: 1–20 espresso micro-steps, 21–40 filter macro-steps
Patented stepless micrometric regulation (lower-burr repositioning)
Burr speed
550 RPM
AC, 1,350 RPM; 310 W absorbed per Eureka (US 120 V model listed at 260 W)
Grind speed
1.3 g/sec (setting 10) to 2.2 g/sec (setting 30)
Touch display: 2 programmable timed doses + continuous, +/- time adjust, Extra Dose
Warranty
1-year manufacturer warranty
1-year parts and labor in the US (Whole Latte Love); Eureka's 10-year motor warranty covers the Specialità Smart, not this model
Brew methods
Espresso, AeroPress, Pour-over, Drip machine, French press, Cold brew
Espresso, Moka pot, AeroPress, Pour-over
Certifications
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Video reviews
4
4
Best for
  • • A first electric grinder for entry-level espresso
  • • Households that want one grinder for espresso and pour-over
  • • Buyers who value easy repairs and spare parts
  • • Home espresso drinkers who keep one bean in the hopper
  • • Early risers in shared homes who need a quiet grinder
  • • Pairing with prosumer espresso machines
Strengths
  • Dedicated 20-step espresso range plus 20 filter steps covers espresso to French press
  • Turn-the-hopper adjustment with numbered settings; reviewers report almost no learning curve
  • Dosing cup for 54 mm portafilters with a 58 mm adapter ring in the box
  • Very quiet thanks to Eureka's Silent Technology
  • Consistent, low-retention espresso grinding from 55 mm flat burrs
  • Stepless adjustment for fine espresso dial-in
Watch-outs
  • Clumpy output at espresso settings; a WDT tool helps
  • Retains roughly 1–3 g at espresso settings, so it is not a natural single-doser
  • Chute angle sprays grounds; a dosing funnel helps
  • Small, long-throw stepless dial makes switching brew methods slow
Where to buy
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FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, Encore ESP or Mignon Specialità?

Eureka Mignon Specialità edges out Baratza Encore ESP, 8.5 to 7.9. It wins on performance, build & reliability, community love, while the Encore ESP is stronger on ease of use and value.

Which costs less per unit?

Baratza Encore ESP works out to about $199.95 and Eureka Mignon Specialità to about $549, based on typical retail prices when we last checked.

How do you score them?

Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric — weighted for flavor or performance, quality, value, sourcing or build, and community sentiment — using public specs, verified creator reviews and community consensus.