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Baratza Encore vs Eureka Mignon Specialita

The Eureka Mignon Specialita makes the smaller adjustments (25.1 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 EncoreEureka Mignon Specialita
Setting formatNumberNumber
Finer directionLower numbersLower numbers
Smallest adjustment25.4 µm25.1 µm
Steps from espresso to French press2626
Espresso setting~250 µm11
Moka pot setting~350 µm53
AeroPress setting~450 µm95
V60 setting~560 µm131+1.5
Chemex setting~700 µm191+4
French press setting~900 µm272+2
Kalita Wave setting~600 µm151+2
Cold brew setting~1100 µm343+0
Siphon setting~650 µm171+3

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 Eureka Mignon Specialita?

The Eureka Mignon Specialita makes the smaller adjustments (25.1 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 1+1.5 on the Eureka Mignon Specialita.