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

Comparison

Baratza Encore vs Virtuoso+

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

Watch this price: Baratza Encore

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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	Size	Warranty	List price	Price checked
Baratza Encore	Conical	40 mm	13 x 15 x 34 cm	1 Year Manufacturer Warranty	$149.95	Oct 17, 2026
Baratza Virtuoso+	Conical	40 mm	13 x 15 x 34 cm	1 Year Manufacturer Warranty	$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 has the lower U.S. list price ($149.95 vs $249.95, a $100.00 difference), per each maker's site checked Oct 17, 2026.

The two models

Baratza

Baratza Encore

Why it is here

Baratza Encore: electric grinder, $149.95 list.

$149.95

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

Buy now or wait? No clear signal. We found no public report of how this brand priced this model on Black Friday 2025, so we make no call. Watch the price instead. 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 2026-10-22 07:46 CDT). This is an automated name match, not a safety rating.

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Baratza

Baratza Virtuoso+

Barista holding a portafilter under a black electric espresso grinder (illustrative, not a specific model) — Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: Guto Macedo / Pexels

Why it is here

Baratza Virtuoso+: electric grinder, $249.95 list.

$249.95

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

No CPSC recall found that names Baratza (CPSC data fetched 2026-10-22 07:46 CDT). This is an automated name match, not a safety rating.

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FAQ

What is the price difference between the Baratza Encore and Baratza Virtuoso+?

The Baratza Encore has the lower U.S. list price ($149.95 vs $249.95, a $100.00 difference), per each maker's site checked Oct 17, 2026.

Which is better, the Baratza Encore or the Baratza Virtuoso+?

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: No clear signal. Baratza Virtuoso+: 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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