I appreciate your recognition to new coffee enthusiasts by not assuming everyone understands all the technical terms about coffee and Espresso. Keep it up.
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@coffeenerdaaron Жыл бұрын
Very much agreed, Kyle does a great job keeping it understandable and simple yet giving enough detail. I try to do the same in my videos 😊
@marcusannegarn8497 Жыл бұрын
This sort of content is so extremely useful. The effort doesn't go unnoticed! It's also just entertaining in its own right. These sorts of comparison videos are gold dust.
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thank you! A lot… and I mean, a lot of time goes into it. This was finished at 3am. It’s appreciated!
@tmurph2309 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the silver button! After much anticipation for this review, you once again knock it out of the park with your product reviews/comparisons. Really appreciate the content! Side note my September Coffee delivery arrives today and I’m so stoked 🤘🏼
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thanks Taylor! Enjoy!
@gayosso0709 Жыл бұрын
SILVER BUTTON !!! Congrats Kyle love your super in depth reviews and will take them to heart!
@stavroskonstantinidis277 Жыл бұрын
I really was looking for a review for the Opus thats authentic and not bought by company... for the Varia VS3, too. thanks man!
@mercurimike30277 ай бұрын
Silver Button!!! Congrats!! Thanks for the videos, just got a Gaggia EVO Pro Classic and now looking into a grinder and the opus has the price and look I like.
@DrewCommins Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the silver button! I just got the Opus and yeah, dialing in espresso is tricky. Out of the box, at the finest setting, I was getting a 15 sec. shot but going a couple of ticks finer in the inner dial made it much better. As far as noise, it's much louder than an Ode so I can just imagine the cacophony a Baratza would make. It would probably wake the house.
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Haha the Baratza is very loud. It’s a very common reality with their products but their results are great.
@rejected02 Жыл бұрын
Silver Button! Well deserved, congratulations. Thanks for all that you do. It has made my journey into coffee/espresso way easier. And thanks for this video.
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Honestly, thank you! Impossible without you as an audience
@JJShankles Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the Silver button! It is such an amazing award, and an amazing achievement
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@dahveed284 Жыл бұрын
Nice review! I'm a filter drinker that wanted to replace my ancient Bodum grinder/coffee ground spreader. I ordered the Opus last week and it comes tomorrow. Someday I might get back into espresso, so I wanted a grinder that would allow me to do that while still grinding my daily brew.
@LanceHedrick Жыл бұрын
LETS GO!
@jwanger142 Жыл бұрын
“I’d rather not talk about that” 😆 you rock Kyle. Congrats on the silver button.
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Haha. I mean.. I have a lot to say… but thanks for watching 😅
@jwanger142 Жыл бұрын
@@KyleRowsell keep doing you man. I’ve been watching since your robot review, thanks for all the quality coffee content man.
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
@@jwanger142 thank you!
@sirlimpsalot7767 Жыл бұрын
100k and never slowing down, always a great page to learn and grow for all levels
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@JimboJason Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the Silver, and thanks for making excellent coffee related content!
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@bernym3663 Жыл бұрын
congrat on the silver button!! love the content and appreciate the reviews
@jeremyromand8 ай бұрын
Well that settled it for me. The big piece for me is Baratza has really great service and parts. I have the encore but looking to play with espresso. So the ESP really makes sense to me. Thanks for the Video!!
@ToddParker Жыл бұрын
I have the lagom mini, getting Argos lever when Ross ships. Moonshine burr? Very excited to experience this setup! I believe Baratza has changed the game with their threaded burr adjustment mechanic in this new Baratza Encore grinder. I have Baratza Preciso in the office after my lagom mini upgrade for home and the micro/macro adjustment dual ring is now obsolete with magnified frustration.
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Todd! Yes this was the moonshine indeed!
@nateperry405 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the plaque. I’ve throughly enjoyed your videos and look forward to what you’re going to do this year!
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@lastfour Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the silver button! I was expecting this video from you, and you clarified that the Baratza is a better option for my needs. The adjustment system on the ESP is just clever! I'm not very good at math so the Opus is a no-no for me (I also don't like the plasticky feel). But both look like good options.
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Glad to help! To be clear, both are plastic. And really the math is only needed for precision on espresso
@benjaminfranklin47609 ай бұрын
Barazza*
@Pembalap3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. I bought 3 Baratza Encore many years ago for my office. It is a kind of difficult to clean thoroughly, the curve of the way for coffe to go to the collection box is a kind of S-shape, which is difficult to open and clean. The Opus seems a lot easier. And it is more pleasant to use easy to clean & maintain grinder.
@nachoote260 Жыл бұрын
If I were just starting, I would 100% be getting one of these, probably the Encore.
@sideast5 ай бұрын
Silver Button ! was looking for a realistic review on the Opus
@paryzfilip Жыл бұрын
Amazing silver button Kyle! Well deserved! I'm so happy for you!
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thanks friend.
@Kaleidoscope2412 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the silver play button. Had to watch this for your opinion after seeing what Lance had to say about both of these.
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@erinmurdock18 сағат бұрын
great video, thank you for breaking things down
@fagerholmjimmy Жыл бұрын
Silver button!! 🎉 Happy to see this happen, all best to you Kyle!
@coffeenerdaaron Жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video Kyle!!! Great details and I love the comparisons to the other grinders. I’m planning on doing some follow up videos to my Opus review with some comparisons to other grinders. Keep up the awesome work man!!! 🔥
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@Tristan_the_ultimate Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the effort, sir Kyle, for making really detailed and informative reviews, especially for budget grinders. Will you also be making a Turin SK40 review soon?
@kuyalicious Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! Really informed a decision I'm making!
@VoltsSanchez Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the silver button! Well deserved for a great channel :)
@wakeawaken430 Жыл бұрын
0:38 I am excited too my friend , i was waiting a comparison between vs3 and Opus, now i am going to press play again 👍👍👍
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
I hope you enjoyed it!
@SeanGordon-ym4yf Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great comparison Kyle!
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😊
@SaltySaltySalty. Жыл бұрын
Silver button! Congrats, Kyle! Thrilled to see a video from you today. I'm looking for an electric replacement for Kinu M47 (4+ shots daily)
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Hope you found what you we're looking for!
@kevinsutjr908 Жыл бұрын
Congrats Kyle, good job!! Cant wait to see what else you gonna bring in the future
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jkim177 Жыл бұрын
SILVERRR! Favorite review for opus and encore! Not in the market for them but still very interesting to listen. Loving your September Coffee (congrats!), absolutely amazing and my favorite coffee of the year so far.
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Ah that makes me smile! Thanks!
@indeskys9714 Жыл бұрын
Where did you get it?
@Johnnybananass-_ Жыл бұрын
Breville now owns Baratza. so keen to see how their acquired tech gets shared back to Breville grinders being mass produced at entry prices.,
@MaxFromGermany Жыл бұрын
Silver Button 🎉🎉🎉 Congratulation!!! Keep up the awesome work 👍👍👍
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@NocturneS711 Жыл бұрын
New subscriber here. Congrats on your silver button! I'm so glad I found this video because I'm craving for a new grinder to replace my cheap coffee/spice blender. Everything about the grinders is clear and the comparison is pretty neat. The conclusion is very helpful, which leads me to the Opus. Thank you and you totally deserve the silver button! :)
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! And welcome!
@RobertFHarrison Жыл бұрын
Silver Button! You've done a great job and definitely deserve it...keep it up!
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@LouiePrimeau Жыл бұрын
Silver button!!! I’ve just recently got a breville, and am looking into getting a buffet espresso grinder. I have been using my X pro for all my shots and am getting tired of cranking lol. I would be really interested in your thoughts on the Varia vs3s upgraded burr options. Really appreciate the content!
@spektrograf Жыл бұрын
Silver button! Congratulations, Kyle! 🎉🎊
@BensBeanBrew Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the silver button, I bet it feels great
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Ha, it’s a milestone but honestly not much changes otherwise.
@martinmanzi1830 Жыл бұрын
Grande Kyle!! Nice comparison and good to see the old reviewed guys competing once again hahaha
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
The old reviewed guys?
@martinmanzi1830 Жыл бұрын
@@KyleRowsell haha with love, the SD and the lagom asking to compete and show what they got too
@Itsmikevardy Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the silver button! And while I wait for the Cuisinart upstairs, that my wife uses to die a slow butt, hopefully soon death, I’ll stick with my original Encore for now. But now that I’m starting to explore espresso a bit more, it’ll be interesting to see what I go with next. I might just stick with Baratza on this one
@thenameiwantedwastaken Жыл бұрын
I’m surprised that of all the people I’ve seen review the Opus, I’m surprised no one has compared it to the Breville Smart Grinder Pro, which I think it would be a direct competitor to in spec, ability and price
@AlexCamerony Жыл бұрын
I tried to guess the espresso cup comparison and it was close, just had the Opus and encore switched. Thought the Opus would have ended up second, maybe it really comes down to those adjustments or it's just the burr diff. Congrats on the silver button, great comparison 👍🏻
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
It was also just one blind test. A different coffee could have had different results.
@VentoRacing1 Жыл бұрын
Hay it's been a while since I watched one of your videos. You have really improved.
@What_If_We_Tried10 ай бұрын
Kyle, thanks so much for this clear, concise, and easy to understand budget grinder review, because I am looking for a new grinder. I brew moka pot for myself, and V60 for my wife, but our Oster / Mr Coffee grinder has horrible static issues, needs to be cleaned often, and stalls from time to time. Was thinking of the Ode Gen 2 - nice form factor - but the new / much higher price is entering Eureka Mignon territory. Love the look, and metal construction of Varia VS3, but it's new, and would have to be direct shipped from China as it's not available where I live. So, because of your review, I plan to buy the Baratza Encore ESP, for now, until we decide whether or not we want an espresso machine. And if we do purchase one, I think the Encore ESP will be our permanent filter, French press, or Chemex grinder. * subscribed *
@andrewbourn1513 Жыл бұрын
Hi Kyle! First time watcher and really enjoyed your video. Question: Would the ESP or Opus be a better espresso grinder than the built in grinder on the Breville Barista Express? I am interested in buying a grinder that can do both filter and espresso but wasn't sure if I'd be gaining anything from what I already have. Congrats on the silver button and keep it up!
@dylan-nguyen Жыл бұрын
Congrats Kyle, I got the Normcore hand grinder based on your review a while back I never knew how much better my aeropress could taste Love the hand grinder reviews!
@timmilligan7110 Жыл бұрын
I enjoy most Fellow products. My Ode with SSP burrs has been a great pour over grinder so far. The Opus doesn't strike me as aesthetically pleasing as Fellow's other products (looks big and bulky.) The Baratza looks like a standard kitchen appliance while the Varia looks higher end. Thanks for the review! I have a lot of friends that ask which lower end grinder I'd recommend and that is always a hard one due to compromises that may affect some people more than others.
@lukemorison2355 Жыл бұрын
silver button! love your work Kyle!
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thanks Luke!
@manhsplains8 ай бұрын
I appreciate the deep comparison in espresso workflow, and why the encore is better there. I'm curious what the reasoning is for recommending opus if the majority of your grinding is filter? There was no taste comparison and or dialing in of filter or French press.
@imstigma Жыл бұрын
huge congrats on the Silver Button!
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thanks! And thanks for watching
@DerbyMods4 ай бұрын
I work for a coffee shop that sells both and I get a 30% discount on all the things I buy. I’ve had an espresso machine for 2 years and still haven’t been able to settle on a grinder yet. This video will help me make my decision
@rlsimmons900 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on silver button! Cool September hat too!
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@rlsimmons900 Жыл бұрын
My September coffee is out for delivery today too!
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
@@rlsimmons900 oh cmon! 👏👏👏
@AlexZapata- Жыл бұрын
Great video as always!
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thanks again!
@nickflesher7608 Жыл бұрын
Silver play button I have a smaller breville with a 54 but my buddy has a much larger breville with a dual boiler and a 58mm portafilter.
@sobrangitm Жыл бұрын
one question: Fellow dropped the price of the Ode Gen 1 to $255 and right now you can get it refurbished for just $195. Curious how you would compare the Opus to the Ode Gen 1 (w/ just the Gen 1 burrs, not the Gen2 burrs)? Does the anti-static tech and wider range of grind adjustment (especially for filter coffee) put the Opus over the Ode Gen 1 despite its cheaper build? My use case is primarily V60 pour over and French press though; I don’t plan on getting into espresso, which is all the more reason why I’m not sure if the Opus is the better buy since you can now get the Ode Gen 1 on ReBrew for the same price. I’d really appreciate your help with this!! 🙏🏾☕️
@glassjaw890 Жыл бұрын
Silver button! Congrats 👏🏻
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@michaelboyack5775 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations Kyle!!
@meatgeorge Жыл бұрын
A mate of mine was actually asking my advise as he is wanting to get into brewing better coffee at home and I led him to this video letting him know he's living the best possible time as far as options go. He's more into filter coffee but wants to go into espresso later on and it seems like the ESP and Opus are tailor made for people that are at that point in their coffee journey. Seems so far people who are further along that have more expensive grinders see this is not for us, but excellent grinders for us to recommend to those starting out their journey towards becoming home baristas. Starting out myself with the original Encore it's easy to recommend, and Fellow having many products including the Ode it's easy to vouch for their quality.
@christianbeauvais5777 Жыл бұрын
Congrats! Keep up the great work!
@conormclaughlin5811 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the Silver Button!
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@julianb.194410 ай бұрын
Heyy man love the content! What’s the best grinder under 300 today? Should I get the encore or the varia or maybe the opus?
@kanotrt Жыл бұрын
SILVER BUTTON! AWESOME - CONGRATS!
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@CraftyEnelrad Жыл бұрын
Silver button - Congrats
@brettsiegle9163 Жыл бұрын
SILVER BUTTON! Congrats 😊
@arogalski Жыл бұрын
I know you did a video on the old Baratza Encore vs the Breville Smart Grinder Pro. How would you compare this new version Baratza Encore ESP to the Breville?
@LaurenF123 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great comparison! I am currently exclusively using a hand grinder for 2-3 espresso drinks every day. I'm glad there are multiple options in this price point, but I think I'll stick with my J-Max.
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! And nice!
@hisdesciples10 ай бұрын
If you were to grind Ethiopian light roast what would your settings be for jmax?
@benfrafranco8210Ай бұрын
So, today - is the ENCORE ESP still your recommendation today, for making espressos? Is there another one you for 250 USD or less? Thank you so much!
@lancemoore3867 Жыл бұрын
Silver button! My man, congratulations 🎉
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thanks Lance! Appreciate you as always
@ManWhoSellsFish Жыл бұрын
That silver button needs some 👀. Congrats Kyle!
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
On it
@coreycannon4511 Жыл бұрын
TOTALLY!!
@angelbeck4713 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for what you do bud.
@notme123123 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the silver button! This was a great comparison video, thanks. On a related note, I’m still using a Rancilio Rocky, which I’ve had for about a decade. Where does that fit in the current grinder landscape?
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
The Rocky is an interesting one. I think it's a bit outdated for it's price and offerings. I would no longer recommend it given the landscape of options we have today.
@BUZZ_TEA17 күн бұрын
i really considering buying one of theese grinders hence the easy adjustments. if you are curious about how really bad and non-reproducable adjustments look like, then just take a look at the Bezzera bb5. it came in a bundle with my bezzera bz10 and some other equipment. but the grinder is a pain in the rear to setup.
@GeorgioSubs9 ай бұрын
Watching this during black friday sales. Encore is full price and Opus is 20% off. Decision made haha. Thanks the review.
@charlesdepelteau6298 Жыл бұрын
Silver button! Congrats!
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@toto408 Жыл бұрын
Great review! Good to compare with what other KZbinrs have published 😊
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Sure! Thanks for watching
@TheDusty0ne Жыл бұрын
Good buying guide! Hope that it will help people in making their decision.
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@brianc8148 Жыл бұрын
It seems like the Opus has its comprises as an espresso grinder. I am more interested to see how the Opus compares to the ODE and say hand grinders for P.O
@CalebJoaquin Жыл бұрын
YAY! Congrats on that silver button my man!
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@SoImPlayer2 Жыл бұрын
Great review! Will you be revering the timemore sculptor any time soon? Would love to see that head to head with the lagom mini, ode etc
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
yes, very soon
@georgelien Жыл бұрын
What an exciting year !
@sleepygummy7816 Жыл бұрын
Thanks to your videos, I've gained a lot of useful info about coffee. I also bought Wacaco Picopresso, which I love it. Currently, I use Timemore C2 grinder, but it takes ages for getting espresso powder. So, I'm having an eye for Varia VS3 (to replace my current grinder) due to its design and a wide grinding range. Would you recommend Varia VS3 for home use (up to 5 cups a day)? Or going for Lagom mini? in case, I don't wanna change grinder often.
@evfast11 ай бұрын
An Encore with a set of M2's. My biases have been confirmed.😁
@adriangonzalezdpt Жыл бұрын
Silver button! Congrats Kyle!
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thanks! and thanks for watching!
@briantan393110 ай бұрын
Would love to see a comparison between the Encore ESP and the Turin SK40
@viranjith Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on 100k!
@PaulWalker87 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the silver button!
@codycantrell2780 Жыл бұрын
Love the content! Would have loved to see something like the J Max against these budget electric grinders. Maybe in the future
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
The JMax is a hand grinder. I think if you are willing to hand grind your mind should already be made up. that is superior value.
@codycantrell2780 Жыл бұрын
@@KyleRowsell I had just purchased a J Max for espresso use when these released, so I was curious how these new budget electric grinders compared to hand grinders at the same price point. If they truly don’t compete, I’ll stick to hand grinding! Thanks!
@nicolasfortin4216 Жыл бұрын
silver button congrats 🎉 and on September also 👍👍👍
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@ramrammer5138 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on silvery button Kyle!!
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ropro9817 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on 100k! 🎉🎉🎉
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@leovomend87895 ай бұрын
basically i learned nothing, if i want equal amunts of filter or espresso without a preference im still in limbo, price points are indeed basically the same, surprisingly the encore did better for espresso than the opus which is not expected at all. still nice comprehensive review
@RichardPersaudPress Жыл бұрын
Silver Button! (And another subscriber!)
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@balboy14 Жыл бұрын
Silver Button! Congratulations!
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@jennifermarchlewski1607 Жыл бұрын
Silver button! Congratulations!☕☕😁🎆🎉
@marifemarcelo66965 ай бұрын
congrats for silver button thanks for the info this side by side
@gmorel4 Жыл бұрын
How would you compare the Opus' filter coffee to the Ode's? I was planning on getting the Ode, and I know the Opus is significantly cheaper, but as someone who would be willing to pay the extra and is only really planning on making filter coffee, is the Ode worth the extra money? Thanks!
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
It depends on how you brew? Pour over? French press? A mixture of different methods? Give me more info!
@gmorel4 Жыл бұрын
@@KyleRowsell Thanks for your reply! Mostly Pour over, Chemex to be precise. Possibly some V-60 from time to time.
@KyleRowsell Жыл бұрын
@@gmorel4 for chemex, both would do just fine. The chemex filter will mute almost nuance you may notice between the two. For v60 I’d go with the ode if you can but the opus will do VERY well.