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Our drawing of the Baratza Encore ESP in white, three-quarter view from the front right
Our drawing of the Baratza Virtuoso+, three-quarter view from the front right

Two products, and a counter we have not seen

Encore ESP vs Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder: which fits your counter

Encore ESP is 4.7 in (11.9 cm) wide, 6.3 in (16 cm) deep and 13.8 in (35.1 cm) tall (seattlecoffeegear.com, 26 September 2026). Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder is 5.1 in (13 cm) wide, 5.9 in (15 cm) deep and 13.4 in (34 cm) tall (baratza.com, 6 September 2026). Width separates them by more than anything else, 0.4 in (1 cm). With 5.1 in (13 cm) of width or more, both fit; between 4.7 in (11.9 cm) and 5.1 in (13 cm) only the Encore ESP clears; below 4.7 in (11.9 cm) neither does. The weakest figure behind this comes from a retailer listing, not the manufacturer.

Five rows we can fill. A comparison table is usually the same length whatever is actually known. This one is as long as the evidence and no longer.

Back to the picker

Which takes less room, the Encore ESP or the Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder?

Width separates them by more than anything else, 0.4 in (1 cm). With 5.1 in (13 cm) of width or more, both fit; between 4.7 in (11.9 cm) and 5.1 in (13 cm) only the Encore ESP clears; below 4.7 in (11.9 cm) neither does. The weakest figure behind this comes from a retailer listing, not the manufacturer.

The two of them, on the figure this page turns on.

How do the Encore ESP and Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder compare, figure by figure?

Every figure is used the same way it is used on each machine's own page. Where published figures differ, neither is used as a number.
What decides itIf the counter is tightEncore ESP$199.95 at Baratza · Oct 29If you have the widthVirtuoso+ Coffee Grinder$249.95 at Baratza · Oct 29The difference
5 rows we can fill
2 measures read the same on every machine: Power rating, Voltage.
WidthEncore ESP4.7 in (11.9 cm)smallerRETAILER · 26 September 2026Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder5.1 in (13 cm)largerMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026The difference0.4 in (1 cm)ENCORE ESP IS SMALLER
DepthEncore ESP6.3 in (16 cm)largerRETAILER · 26 September 2026Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder5.9 in (15 cm)smallerMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026The difference0.4 in (1 cm)VIRTUOSO+ COFFEE GRINDER IS SMALLER
HeightEncore ESP13.8 in (35.1 cm)largerRETAILER · 26 September 2026Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder13.4 in (34 cm)smallerMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026The difference0.4 in (1 cm)VIRTUOSO+ COFFEE GRINDER IS SMALLER
Power ratingEncore ESP70 WMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder70 WMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026The differenceThe same
VoltageEncore ESP120 VMANUFACTURER · 3 September 2026Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder120 VMANUFACTURER · 3 September 2026The differenceThe same
3 rows we will not fill · stated, not hidden
1 measure reads the same on every machine: Still missing before a fit answer.
Grind qualityNot ours to sayNot ours to say, nobody here has ground with one.
Reliability over five yearsNot ours to sayNot ours to say, we hold no service data.
Build qualityNot ours to sayNot ours to say, no unit has been handled here.
Still missing before a fit answerEncore ESPNothing outstandingVirtuoso+ Coffee GrinderNothing outstandingThe differenceNot comparable
What the maker states
10 measures read the same on every machine: Voltage, Power draw, Current draw, Burr type, Burr size, Hopper capacity, Built-in scale, Grinds direct to the portafilter, Manual or electric, Warranty.
3 measures with no figure to compare: Weight, Burr material, Motor speed.
WeightEncore ESPNot stated at the source we holdAs of 23 September 2026.Virtuoso+ Coffee GrinderNot stated at the source we holdAs of 23 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
VoltageEncore ESP120 VBARATZA.COM · 3 September 2026Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder120 VBARATZA.COM · 3 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Power drawEncore ESP70 WBARATZA.COM · 6 September 2026Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder70 WBARATZA.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Current drawEncore ESP0.8 ABARATZA.COM · 10 September 2026Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder0.8 ABARATZA.COM · 10 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Height with the hopper onEncore ESPNot stated at baratza.comAs of 6 September 2026.Virtuoso+ Coffee Grindernot distinguishedBARATZA.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Burr typeEncore ESPConicalBARATZA.COM · 6 September 2026Virtuoso+ Coffee GrinderConicalBARATZA.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Burr sizeEncore ESP40 mmBARATZA.COM · 6 September 2026Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder40 mmBARATZA.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Burr materialEncore ESPNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.Virtuoso+ Coffee GrinderNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Motor speedEncore ESPNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.Virtuoso+ Coffee GrinderNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Hopper capacityEncore ESP300 gBARATZA.COM · 6 September 2026Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder300 gBARATZA.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Grind adjustmentEncore ESPstepped, 40 total settings: 1-20 espresso range, 21-40 filter rangeBARATZA.COM · 6 September 2026Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinderstepped (threaded burr adjustment); step count not restated on the current pageBARATZA.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
TimerEncore ESPNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.Virtuoso+ Coffee GrinderThe Virtuoso+ will grind for a predetermined length of time, shown on the display (7) in seconds.ASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Built-in scaleEncore ESPNoBARATZA.COM · 6 September 2026Virtuoso+ Coffee GrinderNoBARATZA.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Grinds direct to the portafilterEncore ESPYesBARATZA.COM · 6 September 2026Virtuoso+ Coffee GrinderYesBARATZA.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Manual or electricEncore ESPElectric6 September 2026Virtuoso+ Coffee GrinderElectric6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
WarrantyEncore ESPLimited Warranty for Baratza Grinders is 1 year from the original date of purchaseASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026Virtuoso+ Coffee GrinderLimited Warranty for Baratza Grinders is 1 year from the original date of purchaseASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Owner reports
What owners sayEncore ESPThe first weeks: the part that holds the ring burr failed inside the first month for this buyer2026-09-1113 owner reports describe this machine.Virtuoso+ Coffee GrinderBeans that clog it: a two-year owner reports the grinder clogs regularly and wears through gaskets2026-09-1116 owner reports describe this machine.The differenceNot comparable
For and against
The evidence's own caseEncore ESP

For

  • Narrower than the other: 4.7 in (11.9 cm) against 5.1 in (13 cm) (retailer)

Against

  • Not stated at the source we hold: weight, height with the hopper on, burr material, motor speed, timer.
Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder

For

  • Shallower than the other: 5.9 in (15 cm) against 6.3 in (16 cm) (retailer)
  • Shorter than the other: 13.4 in (34 cm) against 13.8 in (35.1 cm) (retailer)

Against

  • Not stated at the source we hold: weight, burr material, motor speed.
The differenceNot comparable
Its own pageSee the Encore ESPSee the Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder

Every figure here is one the maker published; the difference beside it is our subtraction, in that line's own unit.

More comparisons with Encore ESP Grinder: vs Smart Grinder Pro (BCG820), vs Skerton Pro Ceramic Coffee Mill (MMCS-2B)

More comparisons with Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder (ZCG587): vs Encore Coffee Grinder, vs Smart Grinder Pro (BCG820)

Where can you buy them?

What each merchant showed, and the day we looked.

ItemMerchantAvailabilityPriceReturnsRoute
Encore ESP GrinderBaratzathe brand's own storeCheck the shop's page for stockPrice: Oct 29: Oct 29$199.95Check the seller's return window before you buy.
Check price at AmazonAdd to Amazon cart
Baratza$199.95Oct 29View at Baratza
Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder (ZCG587)Baratzathe brand's own storeCheck the shop's page for stockPrice: Oct 29: Oct 29$249.95Check the seller's return window before you buy.
Check price at AmazonAdd to Amazon cart
Baratza$249.95Oct 29View at Baratza

What do owners report about each?

Encore ESP

Thirteen reports describe the Encore ESP.

Most reported

  • static and mess3 reports · 3 sources
  • how loud it is3 reports · 2 sources

As of 11 September 2026. We quote owners in their own words; it is never a measurement or a fit answer.

Read all owner reports on the Encore ESP page

Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder

Sixteen reports describe the Virtuoso Plus.

Most reported

  • reaching the hopper4 reports · 2 sources
  • how loud it is4 reports · 2 sources

As of 11 September 2026. We quote owners in their own words; it is never a measurement or a fit answer.

Read all owner reports on the Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder page

Your counter decides it.

If the counter is tight: the Encore ESP. If you have the width: the Virtuoso+ Coffee.

Between 4.7 in (11.9 cm) and 5.1 in (13 cm) only the Encore ESP Grinder clears. At 5.1 in (13 cm) or more the width decides nothing, and under 4.7 in (11.9 cm) neither of them fits. (retailer)

We are not picking one. Your counter picks it, and yours is the measurement missing from this page.

Measure the widest point, from the left edge to the right edge, in millimetres.

Every grinder we hold