Baratza Virtuoso+ vs Baratza Encore
Based on tests by TechGearLab (Jun 2025). How we score
Save $100Depends. The Baratza Encore for most people.
Buy the Baratza Virtuoso+ if several people grind coffee from it every day.
From 1 tester: TechGearLab
From 1 tester: TechGearLab
Amazon prices as of Oct 10, 1:57 AM EDT (details)
What the testers found
TechGearLab's bottom line: "Unlikely to win any popularity awards, but just as unlikely to displease." It scored 65 of 100 to the Virtuoso+'s 70, grinding a little less consistently but more cleanly, and TechGearLab would "still recommend it as an option for high-volume brewing." It has no timer: you switch it on and off by hand. Static also makes finer grinds stick to its bin. America's Test Kitchen tested neither grinder; it notes that Baratza hopes to phase out the original Encore in favor of the newer Encore ESP.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Baratza Virtuoso+ | Baratza Encore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.95 | $149.95 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | 1-year | — |
| Burrs | Conical, hardened steel | Conical, hardened alloy steel |
| Grind settings | 40 | 40 |
| Dosing | 40-second digital timer | Manual: on/off switch and pulse button |
| Size | 6.69 x 6.69 x 12.6 in, 7.05 lb (TechGearLab) | 4.7 x 6.3 x 13.8 in, 6.8 lb (TechGearLab) |
Sources: TechGearLab: The Best Coffee Grinder (updated June 2, 2025), America's Test Kitchen: The Best Burr Coffee Grinders (updated July 9, 2025), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
