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Niche Zero vs Baratza Encore ESP
| Niche Zero | Baratza Encore ESP | |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Brand | Niche | Baratza |
| Target user | ||
| Price | €660 | €199 |
| Year | 2019 | 2022 |
| Description | The Niche Zero redefined the premium home grinder market. Its 63mm conical burr runs at just 100 RPM for minimal heat, and the zero-retention design means every ground goes directly into your vessel. Stepless adjustment covers espresso to cold brew. A cult favourite among home baristas. | 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 | 100 W | 110 W |
| Weight | 4.0 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 | electric countertop | electric countertop |
| Burr type | conical | conical |
| Burr material | steel | steel |
| Burr size | 63 mm | 40 mm |
| Burr brand | in house | in house |
| RPM | 100 | — |
| Adjustment | stepless | stepped |
| 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 | ~0.05 g | ~0.8 g |
| Hopper | — | 230 g |
| Noise | ~67 dB | ~70 dB |
| Made in | United Kingdom | Taiwan |