Quick answer
Choose the London Sip Manual Coffee Grinder if you want a compact, quiet, travel-friendly grinder for pour over or French press and don't mind hand-cranking. Choose the Baratza Encore if you brew daily for multiple people, want espresso-range adjustability, or prefer push-button convenience.
Capacity and workflow: how much coffee and how much effort
The London Sip holds up to 42g of coffee per dose—enough for a generous single pour over or a small French press. The Baratza Encore has no stated hopper capacity in the supplied specs, so we can't give an exact number, but its design is aimed at grinding directly into a bin or portafilter for repeatable daily use. The bigger difference is effort: hand grinding takes a minute or two of cranking, while the Encore's motor does the work. If you regularly brew for two or more people, the electric grinder saves time and wrist strain.
Grind range and brew methods: pour over, French press, cold brew, espresso
The London Sip uses adjustable ceramic burrs, which can produce a consistent grind for manual brewing methods like pour over and French press. The Baratza Encore offers 40 individual grind settings with 40mm conical burrs, and the manufacturer states it can grind for coarse drip brew and fine espresso. That wider range makes the Encore more versatile if you want to switch between cold brew (coarse), French press (coarse), pour over (medium), and espresso (fine). The London Sip's burrs are also ceramic, but the number of settings isn't specified, so fine-tuning for espresso may be less precise.
Travel and counter space vs. daily convenience
The London Sip is designed to fit in your palm and has no power cord, so it's easy to pack for travel or keep in a small kitchen. The Baratza Encore needs an outlet and takes up counter space, but its high-torque DC motor runs quietly and stays cool during extended grinding, according to the catalog. If you often brew away from home or have limited storage, the hand grinder is the practical choice. If your grinder lives on the counter and you value speed, the Encore is more convenient.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Manual vs electric effort: London Sip requires hand-cranking for every dose; Baratza Encore grinds at the push of a button. Choose manual if you don't mind the ritual and want no cord; choose electric if speed and low effort matter more. If you brew more than twice a day, the electric grinder's convenience usually wins.
- Grind range and espresso capability: Baratza Encore explicitly supports coarse drip through fine espresso with 40 settings. London Sip's adjustable ceramic burrs work for pour over and French press, but the number of settings isn't specified, so espresso dialing may be limited. For espresso, the Encore's labeled settings give you more repeatability.
- Portability and footprint: London Sip is palm-sized and cordless, making it a true travel grinder. Baratza Encore is a countertop appliance that needs an outlet. If you camp, travel, or have a tiny kitchen, the hand grinder is the only one that packs away easily.
Product facts
- London Sip® Manual Coffee Grinder: Adjustable ceramic burrs and a 42g single-dose capacity. Lets you grind a precise amount for one or two cups without stale leftovers, and ceramic burrs stay sharp for manual brewing.
London Sip® Manual Coffee Grinder - Baratza® Encore Coffee Grinder: 40 grind settings and 40mm conical burrs, with a slow, quiet DC motor. Gives you repeatable adjustment from coarse drip to fine espresso and keeps noise down during early-morning brewing.
Baratza® Encore Coffee Grinder
Who should choose which
Best for
- Pour over and French press brewers who want a quiet, compact grinder for one or two cups
- Travelers, campers, or anyone with limited counter space
- Buyers who prefer a tactile, manual coffee ritual
Not for
- Daily espresso brewers who need precise, repeatable fine adjustments
- Households brewing for several people at once
- Anyone who wants push-button grinding with minimal effort
