Hand holding a portafilter under a white espresso grinder as grounds fall — Photo: Charles Sims / Unsplash

Comparison

Baratza Encore ESP vs Fellow Opus 2

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

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We do not bench-test, review or use this gear. 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 are affiliate links; see the disclosure.

Side by side

Model	Burrs	Burr size	Power	Size	Weight	Warranty	List price	Price checked
Baratza Encore ESP	Conical	40 mm	Not stated	13 x 15 x 34 cm	Not stated	1 Year Manufacturer Warranty	$199.95	Oct 17, 2026
Fellow Opus 2	Conical	Not stated	300	206 × 130 × 267 mm	2.3 kg	Not stated	$199.95–$249.95	Oct 17, 2026

Specs and list prices from each maker's U.S. product page, checked Oct 17, 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 $199.95, a $0.00 difference), per each maker's site checked Oct 17, 2026.

The two models

Baratza

Baratza Encore ESP

Why it is here

Baratza Encore ESP: electric grinder, $199.95 list.

$199.95

Baratza U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 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.

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 17, 2026.

No CPSC recall found that names Baratza (CPSC data fetched 2026-10-21 23:42 CDT). This is an automated name match, not a safety rating.

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Fellow

Fellow Opus 2

Espresso grinder dosing fresh grounds into a portafilter in its holder (illustrative) — Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: Esra Afşar / Pexels

Why it is here

Fellow Opus 2: electric, conical burr grinder, $199.95–$249.95 list.

$199.95–$249.95

Fellow U.S. list price, checked Oct 17, 2026

Buy now or wait? Leaning wait. Fellow ran a sale of up to 25% off over Black Friday 2025, and the original Opus grinder was reported at $160 against $200. The Opus 2 is a newer model, so that past price is a guide only. Source: Fellow's own Black Friday 2025 page, CoffeeGeek, Early Black Friday Deals 2025. This is a past pattern, not a forecast; we do not have our own retailer price history yet.

Burrs: Conical
Power: 300 W
Size: 206 × 130 × 267 mm
Weight: 2.3 kg

Key specs from Fellow's product page, checked Oct 17, 2026.

No CPSC recall found that names Fellow (CPSC data fetched 2026-10-21 23:42 CDT). 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 Fellow Opus 2?

The Baratza Encore ESP has the lower U.S. list price ($199.95 vs $199.95, a $0.00 difference), per each maker's site checked Oct 17, 2026.

Which is better, the Baratza Encore ESP or the Fellow Opus 2?

We do not bench-test, so we do not name a winner. The table shows each maker's published specs side by side; pick on the specs and price that matter to you.

Should I buy now or wait for Black Friday?

Baratza Encore ESP: Leaning wait. Fellow Opus 2: Leaning wait. These calls rest on named public reports of last year's holiday prices; they are past patterns, not forecasts.

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