Baratza Encore vs DF DF64 Gen 2

The DF DF64 Gen 2 makes the smaller adjustments (9.7 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

	Baratza Encore	DF DF64 Gen 2
Setting format	Number	Number
Finer direction	Lower numbers	Lower numbers
Smallest adjustment	25.4 µm	9.7 µm
Steps from espresso to French press	26	67
Espresso setting~250 µm	1	7
Moka pot setting~350 µm	5	18
AeroPress setting~450 µm	9	28
V60 setting~560 µm	13	39
Chemex setting~700 µm	19	54
French press setting~900 µm	27	74
Kalita Wave setting~600 µm	15	43
Cold brew setting~1100 µm	34	95
Siphon setting~650 µm	17	49

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.

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Questions

Which grinder has finer adjustment, the Baratza Encore or the DF DF64 Gen 2?

The DF DF64 Gen 2 makes the smaller adjustments (9.7 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 13 on the Baratza Encore and 39 on the DF DF64 Gen 2.