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Comparison

Baratza Encore ESP vs Encore ESP Pro

Two models compared on maker specs and U.S. list prices, with a buy-now-or-wait call for each.

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Quick verdict

Best value Baratza Encore ESP ($199.95 list, checked Oct 30, 2026). The same 40 mm conical burrs for less. Where to buy
Top pick Baratza Encore ESP Pro ($299.95 list, checked Oct 30, 2026). The upgrade Encore ESP model; check the maker page for the added features before paying the extra. Where to buy

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Price history: what we actually recorded

Baratza Encore ESP

$199.95checked Nov 5, 2026

14 recorded points, Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 5, 2026 (maker list price). List $199.95.

Baratza Encore ESP Pro

$299.95checked Oct 30, 2026

Not enough of our own dated history to draw a line yet; tracking since Oct 17, 2026. List $299.95.

Recorded priceMaker list price Only prices we checked and dated ourselves; nothing back-filled.

Is this a real Black Friday low?

Baratza Encore ESP: $199.95 maker U.S. list price, checked Oct 30, 2026. We do not yet have enough of our own dated price history to call a Black Friday low on this model. We have tracked it since Oct 17, 2026, and the list price has not changed.
Baratza Encore ESP Pro: $299.95 maker U.S. list price, checked Oct 30, 2026. We do not yet have enough of our own dated price history to call a Black Friday low on this model. We have tracked it since Oct 17, 2026, and the list price has not changed.

We only compare against prices we checked and dated ourselves at the maker's store. We never show a made-up "was" price. Related: Black Friday price watch and buy now or wait.

Setup cost

Baratza Encore ESP setup (grinder + a typical paired machine + scale): $558.90. Baratza Encore ESP $199.95 + Breville Bambino $299.95 + Timemore Black Mirror Basic 3.0 scale $59.00.
Baratza Encore ESP Pro setup (grinder + a typical paired machine + scale): $658.90. Baratza Encore ESP Pro $299.95 + Breville Bambino $299.95 + Timemore Black Mirror Basic 3.0 scale $59.00.

Totals add each maker's U.S. list price, checked Oct 30, 2026 (scale checked Oct 30, 2026). Retailer prices can be lower. Build your own on the setup builder or see home espresso setups.

Recall status. Baratza: none found (automated CPSC name match, data fetched 2026-11-05 10:11 CST; not a safety rating). Details at the end of this page.

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Everything below comes from each maker's own product page (list price, specs and the date we checked), U.S. CPSC recall notices, and, for the buy-now-or-wait calls, named public reports of last year's holiday prices. We show no star ratings or review counts. Some links may earn us a commission; see the disclosure.

Side by side

Model	Burrs	Burr size	Size	Weight	Warranty	List price	Price checked
Baratza Encore ESP	Conical	40 mm	13 x 15 x 34 cm	Not stated	1 Year Manufacturer Warranty	$199.95	Oct 30, 2026
Baratza Encore ESP Pro	Conical	40 mm	13 x 15 x 34 cm	3.84kg (8.5lbs)	1 Year Manufacturer Warranty	$299.95	Oct 30, 2026

Specs and list prices from each maker's U.S. product page, checked Oct 30, 2026. "Not stated" means the maker page did not list it.

Price gap. The Baratza Encore ESP has the lower U.S. list price ($199.95 vs $299.95, a $100.00 difference), per each maker's site checked Oct 30, 2026.

The two models

Baratza

Baratza Encore ESP

Why it is here

Baratza Encore ESP: electric grinder, $199.95 list.

$199.95

Amazon new-offer price, checked Nov 6, 2026.

Buy now or wait? Leaning wait. Last year several retailers listed the Encore ESP at $159.95 against its $199.95 list price from about Nov 22, 2025. If Baratza repeats that, waiting a few weeks may pay off. Source: Slickdeals, Nov 23, 2025, CoffeeGeek, Early Black Friday Deals 2025. This is a past pattern, not a forecast; we do not have our own retailer price history yet.

Amazon price checked Nov 6, 2026

Burr size: 40 mm
Burrs: Conical
Size: 13 x 15 x 34 cm
Warranty: 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty

Key specs from Baratza's product page, checked Oct 30, 2026.

No CPSC recall found that names Baratza (CPSC data fetched 2026-11-05 10:11 CST). This is an automated name match, not a safety rating.

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Baratza

Baratza Encore ESP Pro

Why it is here

Baratza Encore ESP Pro: electric grinder, $299.95 list.

$299.95

Baratza U.S. list price, checked Oct 30, 2026

Buy now or wait? No clear signal. We found no public report of a Black Friday 2025 price on the Encore ESP Pro. Baratza did discount the Encore ESP and the original Encore last year. Source: CoffeeGeek, Early Black Friday Deals 2025. This is a past pattern, not a forecast; we do not have our own retailer price history yet.

Burr size: 40 mm
Burrs: Conical
Size: 13 x 15 x 34 cm
Weight: 3.84kg (8.5lbs)
Warranty: 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty

Key specs from Baratza's product page, checked Oct 30, 2026.

No CPSC recall found that names Baratza (CPSC data fetched 2026-11-05 10:11 CST). This is an automated name match, not a safety rating.

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Sources for the Black Friday calls

Prices in these reports were retailer or maker sale prices at the time and may not repeat.

FAQ

What is the price difference between the Baratza Encore ESP and Baratza Encore ESP Pro?

The Baratza Encore ESP has the lower U.S. list price ($199.95 vs $299.95, a $100.00 difference), per each maker's site checked Oct 30, 2026.

Which is better, the Baratza Encore ESP or the Baratza Encore ESP Pro?

Baratza Encore ESP is our Best value: The same 40 mm conical burrs for less. Baratza Encore ESP Pro is our Top pick: The upgrade Encore ESP model; check the maker page for the added features before paying the extra.

Should I buy now or wait for Black Friday?

Baratza Encore ESP: Leaning wait. Baratza Encore ESP Pro: No clear signal. These calls rest on named public reports of last year's holiday prices; they are past patterns, not forecasts.

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