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Baratza Encore ESP Pro vs Varia VS3 Gen 2
Price, size, power, and main downside for 2 espresso grinders, taken from the same checked records as each product page. Where a source is unclear, the table says so.
Comparison table
Same for every product: Warranty.
| Baratza Encore ESP Pro $299.95Dated price snapshot from September 16, 2026See Baratza Encore ESP Pro on Amazon Affiliate link. Check model, seller, condition, price, and availability on Amazon. Catalog prices are not Amazon quotes.(opens in a new tab) | Varia VS3 Gen 2 $269.90Dated price snapshot from September 16, 2026Search Amazon for Varia VS3 Gen 2 Affiliate link. Search results, not a verified product listing. Check the exact model and U.S. version. Catalog prices are not Amazon quotes.(opens in a new tab) | |
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| Good for | Small changes with a smooth dial or beans in a hopper or weighed for one drink. | Weigh beans for one drink or a compact grinder with a low-speed motor. |
| Main downside | None listed on the record. | This second-generation model sends ground coffee into a cup, not a portafilter. |
| Check first | The current source does not list a direct portafilter fit. Find my setup cannot pair this grinder until we confirm that fit. | This page covers the second-generation model with the Type A adapter. |
| Stored size | 5.12 W × 5.91 D × 13.39 H in (13 × 15 × 34 cm, converted) | 5.79 W × 3.54 D × 12.2 H in (14.7 × 9 × 31 cm, converted) |
| Voltage | 100–120VAC / 70W | 100–240V adapter / 100W DC |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Burrs | 40mm M2 steel conical | 48mm outer / 38mm inner conical set |
| Adjustment | Stepless with digital 0.1-second dosing | Stepless, 10-micron vertical shift |
| Daily routine | Use the hopper or weigh beans for each drink. | Weigh beans for each drink. |
| Portafilters | We could not confirm supported sizes. Check the exact holder or dosing cup first. | We could not confirm supported sizes. Check the exact holder or dosing cup first. |
| Where to buy | See Baratza Encore ESP Pro on Amazon Affiliate link. Check model, seller, condition, price, and availability on Amazon. Catalog prices are not Amazon quotes.(opens in a new tab)Full product record → | Search Amazon for Varia VS3 Gen 2 Affiliate link. Search results, not a verified product listing. Check the exact model and U.S. version. Catalog prices are not Amazon quotes.(opens in a new tab)Full product record → |
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