Baratza Encore vs Wilfa Svart

The Baratza Encore makes the smaller adjustments (25.4 µm a step against 46.5 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.

Side by side

	Baratza Encore	Wilfa Svart
Setting format	Number	Number
Finer direction	Lower numbers	Lower numbers
Smallest adjustment	25.4 µm	46.5 µm
Steps from espresso to French press	26	14
Espresso setting~250 µm	1	Too fine
Moka pot setting~350 µm	5	2
AeroPress setting~450 µm	9	4
V60 setting~560 µm	13	6
Chemex setting~700 µm	19	9
French press setting~900 µm	27	14
Kalita Wave setting~600 µm	15	7
Cold brew setting~1100 µm	34	18
Siphon setting~650 µm	17	8

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 Wilfa Svart?

The Baratza Encore makes the smaller adjustments (25.4 µm a step against 46.5 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 6 on the Wilfa Svart.