Coffee Grinders: Top 3 Compared

Baratza Encore ESP Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

~$169

★★★★ 4.6/5

9.1/10 avg

OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

~$99

★★★★ 4.5/5

8.9/10 avg

JavaPresse Manual Coffee Grinder with Adjustable Setting

~$24

★★★★ 4.5/5

8.9/10 avg

Baratza Encore ESP Conical Burr Coffee Grinder vs OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder vs JavaPresse Manual Coffee Grinder with Adjustable Setting

Metric	Grinder	Grinder	Setting
Performance	9.4/10 Best	9.2/10	9.2/10
Ease of Use	8.9/10 Best	8.7/10	8.7/10
Build Quality	9.3/10 Best	9.1/10	9.1/10
Value	8.7/10 Best	8.5/10	8.5/10
Price	~$169	~$99	~$24
Rating	4.6/5	4.5/5	4.5/5

Score Breakdown

Performance

Grinder

9.4

Grinder

9.2

Setting

9.2

Ease of Use

Grinder

8.9

Grinder

8.7

Setting

8.7

Build Quality

Grinder

9.3

Grinder

9.1

Setting

9.1

Value

Grinder

8.7

Grinder

8.5

Setting

8.5

Strengths & Weaknesses

Baratza Encore ESP Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

Strength

Strongest in performance with 9.4/10

Baratza Encore ESP Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

Watch Out

Trails in value at 8.7/10

OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

Strength

Strongest in performance with 9.2/10

OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

Watch Out

Trails in value at 8.5/10

JavaPresse Manual Coffee Grinder with Adjustable Setting

Strength

Strongest in performance with 9.2/10

JavaPresse Manual Coffee Grinder with Adjustable Setting

Watch Out

Trails in value at 8.5/10

Our Verdict

Baratza Encore ESP Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

If top-line performance matters most, the Baratza Encore ESP Conical Burr Coffee Grinder is the clear choice. For those on a tighter budget, the JavaPresse Manual Coffee Grinder with Adjustable Setting offers solid all-around performance at a lower price point.

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