Coffee beans in the clear hopper of an electric burr grinder (illustrative) — Photo: Daniel Neves Cotta / Pexels

Comparison

Breville Smart Grinder Pro vs Baratza Encore ESP

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	Size	Weight	Warranty	List price	Price checked
Breville Smart Grinder Pro	Conical	Not stated	8.5" x 6.3" x 15.3"	6.39 lbs / 2.9 kg	1 Year Limited Warranty	$199.95	Oct 17, 2026
Baratza Encore ESP	Conical	40 mm	13 x 15 x 34 cm	Not stated	1 Year Manufacturer Warranty	$199.95	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 Breville Smart Grinder Pro 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

Breville

Breville Smart Grinder Pro

Why it is here

Breville Smart Grinder Pro: electric, conical burr grinder, $199.95 list.

$199.95

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

Buy now or wait? No clear signal. We found no public report of a Black Friday 2025 price on the Smart Grinder Pro. Breville discounted several of its espresso machines last year. Source: TechRadar, Nov 27, 2025. This is a past pattern, not a forecast; we do not have our own retailer price history yet.

Burrs: Conical
Hopper: 18oz Coffee Bean Capacity.
Size: 8.5" x 6.3" x 15.3"
Weight: 6.39 lbs / 2.9 kg
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty

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

No CPSC recall found that names Breville (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 Encore ESP

Hand holding a portafilter under a white espresso grinder as grounds fall — Illustrative photo, not this model. Photo: Charles Sims / Unsplash

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 2026-10-22 07:46 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 Breville Smart Grinder Pro and Baratza Encore ESP?

The Breville Smart Grinder Pro 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 Breville Smart Grinder Pro or the Baratza Encore ESP?

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?

Breville Smart Grinder Pro: No clear signal. Baratza Encore ESP: 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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