Grinder comparison
Baratza Encore vs Comandante C40 MK4
The Baratza Encore makes the smaller adjustments (25.4 µm a step against 27.9 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.
Side by side
| Baratza Encore | Comandante C40 MK4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Setting format | Number | Click |
| Finer direction | Lower numbers | Lower numbers |
| Smallest adjustment | 25.4 µm | 27.9 µm |
| Steps from espresso to French press | 26 | 23 |
| Espresso setting~250 µm | 1 | 9 clicks |
| Moka pot setting~350 µm | 5 | 13 clicks |
| AeroPress setting~450 µm | 9 | 17 clicks |
| V60 setting~560 µm | 13 | 21 clicks |
| Chemex setting~700 µm | 19 | 26 clicks |
| French press setting~900 µm | 27 | 33 clicks |
| Kalita Wave setting~600 µm | 15 | 22 clicks |
| Cold brew setting~1100 µm | 34 | 40 clicks |
| Siphon setting~650 µm | 17 | 24 clicks |
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
- Baratza Encore to Comandante C40 MK4
- Comandante C40 MK4 to Baratza Encore
- Baratza Encore settings
- Comandante C40 MK4 settings
Questions
Which grinder has finer adjustment, the Baratza Encore or the Comandante C40 MK4?
The Baratza Encore makes the smaller adjustments (25.4 µm a step against 27.9 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 13 on the Baratza Encore and 21 clicks on the Comandante C40 MK4.