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Baratza Encore vs Bodum BISTRO vs Capresso Infinity 565.05

Specs

Weight

7 lbs

Dimensions

4.72" x 6.29" x 13.77"

RPM

200-299

Burr Type

Conical steel burrs

Hopper Capacity

8 oz

Grind Settings

40

Weight

4.6 lbs

Dimensions

4.75" x 6.25" x 10.875"

RPM

720

Burr Type

Conical steel burrs

Hopper Capacity

11 oz

Grind Settings

14

Weight

6 lbs

Dimensions

5" x 7.75" x 10.5"

RPM

250

Burr Type

Conical steel burrs

Hopper Capacity

4 oz

Grind Settings

16

Pros + Cons

Pro
 Excellent option if you like to use various brewing methods

This grinder retains good consistency across all of its 40 grind settings, which means you won't need any other specialized grinders.
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Pro
 Very simple to use

You simply have to adjust the grind settings and turn the grinder on or off. There is no timer or automatic dosing mechanism to complicate the process.
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Pro
 Good option for advanced users

You can fully adjust any of the 40 grind settings. This is the only grinder at its price that can be calibrated.
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Con
 Clogs easily

Pouring in too many beans in the hopper can cause clogging when grinding, which makes its capacity a detriment. You should also avoid oily beans, which will immediately cause clogging. Even with careful use, it will still clog after a certain time.
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Con
 Bad option for espresso enthusiasts

The fine settings are too far apart in their fineness and require extensive calibration to achieve the precision espresso enthusiasts strive for.
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Pro
 Cheap to repair

The replacement parts for this grinder are very cheap, which allows you to save money on repairs. Most grinders are very expensive to repair or need to be replaced entirely.
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Pro
 Easy to clean

This grinder is easy to disassemble, simplifying the process of cleaning out all the excess grounds.
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Pro
 Decent option if you like drinking espresso

This grinder can grind fine coffee better than most options in its price range, but you should still use a pressurized portafiller if you don't want to clog your espresso machine.
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Pro
 Very easy to clean

The Bodum BISTRO doesn't produce much static, which means the grounds will not stick to its parts and you'll spend less time cleaning. This is thanks to the materials the grinder's made of and its glass retainer.
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Con
 Poor for grinding large amounts of coffee

This grinder overheats easily and after every 20 seconds of use, you will have to wait for 5 minutes for it cool down. If you want to grind a large amount of coffee, you'll have to spend a long time on this task.
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Con
 Complicated to grind an exact amount of coffee

This grinder operates on a timer and the same setting can produce varying amounts of grounds.You'll either grind too little coffee or have leftovers.
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Pro
 Easy to grind oily beans

This grinder doesn't produce much static, which prevents oily beans from sticking to its parts. You won't have to worry about the grinder clogging up, which is a problem found in most similarly priced grinders.
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Pro
 Great for grinding cheap coffee beans

The Bodum BISTRO is equipped with a friction-clutch that stops the grinder when anything jams its burrs. This helps to prevents damage caused by small rocks or other hard objects mixed in with cheap coffee beans.
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Con
 You have to be careful when using it

This grinder overheats easily and running it for too long can damage its motor. Additionally, its glass retainer can crack with just a slight tap on the counter.
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Con
 Bad option if you prefer drinking French press

This grinder can't retain a good grind consistency at coarser settings and most coarse grinds will come out too powdery.
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Pro
 Good option if you prefer drinking French press coffee

The Capresso Infinity grinds coffee on the coarser side and its coarse setting is better than most other options in its price range. This is ideal for French press coffee, allowing you to enjoy a decent cup of it.
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Pro
 Superb for grinding large amounts of coffee

You can run the Capresso Infinity for a long time, allowing you to grind large amounts of coffee. This is because it produces very little heat, which prevents it from overheating easily.
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Con
 Bad option if you like drinking espresso

The fine settings don't retain a good grind consistency - the ground coffee often has chunks in it.
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Con
 Requires more cleaning than other grinders

This coffee grinder needs to be cleaned more often than other similarly priced grinders. It generates a lot of static, which makes large amount of coffee stick to its parts. If you don't clean it regularly, the amount of leftovers will build up and will start affecting the flavor of your coffee.
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Pro
 Safe to use

The Capresso Infinity is equipped with a safety mechanism that prevents it from running when the hopper is not locked in place. This feature helps you to avoid accidentally harming your fingers in the burrs.
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 Retains the flavor of your coffee

This coffee grinder operates slowly and generates very little heat. Thanks to this, the coffee retains its original flavour, which would normally be affected negatively by excess heat.
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