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Grinder comparison

Baratza Encore vs Kinu M47 Classic

The Kinu M47 Classic makes the smaller adjustments (16.5 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

Baratza EncoreKinu M47 Classic
Setting formatNumberNumber
Finer directionLower numbersLower numbers
Smallest adjustment25.4 µm16.5 µm
Steps from espresso to French press2639
Espresso setting~250 µm11.5
Moka pot setting~350 µm52.1
AeroPress setting~450 µm92.7
V60 setting~560 µm133.4
Chemex setting~700 µm194.3
French press setting~900 µm275.5
Kalita Wave setting~600 µm153.6
Cold brew setting~1100 µm346.7
Siphon setting~650 µm173.9

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 Kinu M47 Classic?

The Kinu M47 Classic makes the smaller adjustments (16.5 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 13 on the Baratza Encore and 3.4 on the Kinu M47 Classic.