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Comandante C40 MK4 Nitro Blade vs Baratza Encore ESP
| Comandante C40 MK4 Nitro Blade | Baratza Encore ESP | |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Brand | Comandante | Baratza |
| Target user | ||
| Price | €248 | €199 |
| Year | 2021 | 2022 |
| Description | The Comandante C40 MK4 is the benchmark hand grinder for specialty coffee. Its Nitro Blade high-nitrogen stainless steel conical burrs stay sharp for years and produce an exceptionally uniform grind. A favourite of travelling baristas and competition professionals. | Baratza updated their legendary Encore with espresso in mind. The ESP uses a redesigned burr carrier that narrows the range toward finer grinds, making it genuinely capable for espresso and moka while still covering filter methods. |
| Dimensions | — | — |
| Power | — | 110 W |
| Weight | 0.5 kg | 1.9 kg |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Water source | — | — |
| Water filter | No | No |
| Display | None | None |
| App control | No | No |
| Programmable volumes | No | No |
| Connectivity | — | — |
| Form factor | hand portable | electric countertop |
| Burr type | conical | conical |
| Burr material | high nitrogen stainless steel | steel |
| Burr size | 38 mm | 40 mm |
| Burr brand | in house | in house |
| RPM | — | — |
| Adjustment | stepped | stepped |
| Steps | 50 steps | 40 steps |
| Grind range | espresso to coarse | espresso to filter |
| Dosing | manual | timed |
| Single dose | Yes | No |
| Grind by weight | No | No |
| Ionizer | No | No |
| Timer | No | No |
| Portafilter fork | No | No |
| Retention | ~0.2 g | ~0.8 g |
| Hopper | — | 230 g |
| Noise | ~45 dB | ~70 dB |
| Made in | Germany | Taiwan |