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Sage Smart Grinder Pro BCG820 vs Baratza Encore ESP
| Sage Smart Grinder Pro BCG820 | Baratza Encore ESP | |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Brand | Sage | Baratza |
| Target user | ||
| Price | €240 | €199 |
| Year | 2014 | 2022 |
| Description | Sage's bestselling home grinder. 60 individual grind settings, a precision LCD timer in 0.2-second increments, and a stainless conical burr deliver consistent results from espresso to plunger. Comes with a portafilter holder. An ideal first grinder for those stepping up from blade grinders. | 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 | 165 W | 110 W |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.9 kg |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Water source | — | — |
| Water filter | No | No |
| Display | lcd | None |
| App control | No | No |
| Programmable volumes | No | No |
| Connectivity | — | — |
| Form factor | electric countertop | electric countertop |
| Burr type | conical | conical |
| Burr material | stainless steel | steel |
| Burr size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Burr brand | in house | in house |
| RPM | — | — |
| Adjustment | stepped | stepped |
| Steps | 60 steps | 40 steps |
| Grind range | espresso to coarse | espresso to filter |
| Dosing | timed | timed |
| Single dose | No | No |
| Grind by weight | No | No |
| Ionizer | No | No |
| Timer | Yes | No |
| Portafilter fork | Yes | No |
| Retention | ~1 g | ~0.8 g |
| Hopper | 250 g | 230 g |
| Noise | ~72 dB | ~70 dB |
| Made in | China | Taiwan |