Grinder comparison
1Zpresso X-Ultra vs Baratza Encore
The 1Zpresso X-Ultra makes the smaller adjustments (5 µm a step against 25.4 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.
Side by side
| 1Zpresso X-Ultra | Baratza Encore | |
|---|---|---|
| Setting format | Click | Number |
| Finer direction | Lower numbers | Lower numbers |
| Smallest adjustment | 5 µm | 25.4 µm |
| Steps from espresso to French press | 129 | 26 |
| Espresso setting~250 µm | 0.5.0 | 1 |
| Moka pot setting~350 µm | 1.0.9 | 5 |
| AeroPress setting~450 µm | 1.2.9 | 9 |
| V60 setting~560 µm | 1.5.1 | 13 |
| Chemex setting~700 µm | 2.1.9 | 19 |
| French press setting~900 µm | 2.5.9 | 27 |
| Kalita Wave setting~600 µm | 1.5.9 | 15 |
| Cold brew setting~1100 µm | 3.3.8 | 34 |
| Siphon setting~650 µm | 2.0.9 | 17 |
This compares how the grinders adjust, not build quality, burr type or price. Settings come from one shared particle-size scale fitted from the Honest Coffee Guide and are a starting point.
Convert between them
- 1Zpresso X-Ultra to Baratza Encore
- Baratza Encore to 1Zpresso X-Ultra
- 1Zpresso X-Ultra settings
- Baratza Encore settings
Questions
Which grinder has finer adjustment, the 1Zpresso X-Ultra or the Baratza Encore?
The 1Zpresso X-Ultra makes the smaller adjustments (5 µm a step against 25.4 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.
Can I use the same setting on both?
No. A V60 grind is about 1.5.1 on the 1Zpresso X-Ultra and 13 on the Baratza Encore.