Baratza grinders

Brew & Rate lists 9 Baratza grinders.

By burr, 6 use conical burrs and 3 use flat burrs.

All 9 are electric countertop.

Median burr size is 40 mm, from 40 mm (Encore) to 54 mm (Vario W+).

Median retention is 0.5 g, from 0.5 g (Encore) to 1 g (Forte BG).

2 of the 9 have grind-by-weight.

By adjustment, 7 are stepped and 2 are stepless.

Median hopper capacity is 230 g, from 230 g (Encore) to 450 g (Forte BG).

All 9 are built in Taiwan.

Median release year is 2017, from 2012 (Encore) to 2022 (Encore ESP).

Prices run from €150 to €650, with a median of €400.

The Encore is the most affordable at €150; the Forte AP tops the range at €650.