# Encore ESP vs Mignon Specialita: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Encore ESP (Baratza) and Mignon Specialita (Eureka) among coffee grinders. Encore ESP is the cheaper of the two at $199.95.

## Side by side

| Spec | Encore ESP | Mignon Specialita |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $199.95 | $549 |
| Brand | Baratza | Eureka |
| Released | 2022 | 2018 |
| Type | electric | electric |
| Burr type | conical | flat |
| Burr size (mm) | 40 | 55 |
| Grind settings | 40 stepped (steps 1-20 espresso at 20µm/click, 21-40 filter at ~90µm/click) | stepless |
| Hopper capacity (g) | 227 | 300 |
| Best for | espresso | espresso |
| Weight (lb) | 7 | 12.3 |

## Key differences

- Burr type: Encore ESP conical vs Mignon Specialita flat
- Burr size (mm): Encore ESP 40 vs Mignon Specialita 55
- Grind settings: Encore ESP 40 stepped (steps 1-20 espresso at 20µm/click, 21-40 filter at ~90µm/click) vs Mignon Specialita stepless
- Hopper capacity (g): Encore ESP 227 vs Mignon Specialita 300
- Weight (lb): Encore ESP 7 vs Mignon Specialita 12.3

## What reviewers say

**Encore ESP** — Only one whitelisted tester ran a full hands-on test of the exact base Encore ESP: Tom's Guide, which calls it a great-value, no-learning-curve entry grinder that 'lives up to its hype' but grinds unevenly and can't reach espresso-fine. Wirecutter's 2026 grinder roundup mentions the base Encore ESP only in passing, now deeming it a superseded 'prototype' next to its ESP Pro pick. Both sources verified as literal, on-model; nothing dropped. (2 sourced reviews.)

**Mignon Specialita** — Only one whitelisted hands-on tester (Tom's Guide) reviewed this exact grinder; coffee blogs like Coffee Chronicler and Home Grounds were excluded as non-testers. Tom's Guide's Peter Wolinski ran a long-term hands-on test and calls it a fantastic, tank-built espresso grinder praised for low retention and consistent low-static grinding, but flags a messy high-angle chute, single-brew-type focus, and pricey, hard-to-find U.S. availability. No lab measurements or benchmark numbers were reported. (1 sourced review.)

## Sources

- Encore ESP: https://www.baratza.com/en-us/product/encoretm-esp-zcg495 (baratza.com, verified 2026-06-19)
- Mignon Specialita: https://completehomebarista.com/guides/eureka-mignon-specialita-review/ (completehomebarista.com, verified 2026-06-19)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/coffee-grinders/baratza-encore-esp-vs-eureka-mignon-specialita/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Encore ESP ($199.95) vs Mignon Specialita ($549) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/coffee-grinders/baratza-encore-esp-vs-eureka-mignon-specialita/
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