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Grinder comparison

Baratza Encore vs Kingrinder K4

The Kingrinder K4 makes the smaller adjustments (8.4 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 EncoreKingrinder K4
Setting formatNumberClick
Finer directionLower numbersLower numbers
Smallest adjustment25.4 µm8.4 µm
Steps from espresso to French press2677
Espresso setting~250 µm10.30
Moka pot setting~350 µm50.41
AeroPress setting~450 µm90.53
V60 setting~560 µm131.06
Chemex setting~700 µm191.23
French press setting~900 µm271.47
Kalita Wave setting~600 µm151.11
Cold brew setting~1100 µm342.10
Siphon setting~650 µm171.17

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.

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Questions

Which grinder has finer adjustment, the Baratza Encore or the Kingrinder K4?

The Kingrinder K4 makes the smaller adjustments (8.4 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 1.06 on the Kingrinder K4.