Baratza Encore ESP vs Cafec Abaca+ Coffee Filter

129 facts in comparison

These products are from different categories (Coffee Equipment vs Pour over gear), so direct comparison may not be meaningful.

Based on 1,880 Reddit opinions. Coffee FilterCafec Abaca+ Coffee Filter leads by 11 points.

1.9K opinions

Coffee Filter leads by 11pts

80%

B+

Based on

2,848 Redditors

Baratza Encore ESP

~$199.95

1,092 opinions

tldr; Encore with espresso range. Entry level, does both okay.

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Reddit's Pick

91%

Based on

1,767 Redditors

Winner

Cafec Abaca+ Coffee Filter

~$12.1

788 opinions

tldr; The filter upgrade. Faster flow, cleaner cup. Noticeable difference over stock Hario.

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☕BRE

🎯CON

🔧BUI

😌EAS

⭐CLE

Points

Score by Category

Brew Quality

95%90%

Consistency

55%72%

Build Quality

62%75%

Ease of Use

82%88%

Cleaning & Maintenance

45%50%

Why is Abaca+ Coffee Filter better than Baratza Encore ESP?

Higher Reddit score (91% vs 80%)
Better ease of use (88% vs 82%)
Better build quality (75% vs 62%)
Better consistency (72% vs 55%)
Fast flow
Clean cups
Real upgrade

Based on 4,615 Reddit opinions

Clear Winner

Reddit prefers the Coffee FilterCafec Abaca+ Coffee Filter

Winning by 11 points (91% vs 80%)

Better ease of use

Better build quality

Better consistency

High confidence (4,615 mentions)

💬Reddit Sentiment

Based on 4,615 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

Encore ESP

8.0/10

2,848 mentions

Coffee Filter

9.1/10

1,767 mentions

BUILD QUALITY

Encore ESP6.2/10

Coffee Filter7.5/10

VALUE

Encore ESP9.2/10

Coffee Filter7.7/10

EASE OF USE

Encore ESP8.2/10

Coffee Filter8.8/10

CLEANING

Encore ESP4.5/10

Coffee Filter5.0/10

CONSISTENCY

Encore ESP5.5/10

Coffee Filter7.2/10

BREW QUALITY

Encore ESP9.5/10

Coffee Filter9.0/10

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Head to Head

Topic	Encore ESP	Coffee Filter
Build Quality	62%	75%
Value	92%	77%
Ease Of Use	82%	88%
Cleaning	45%	50%
Consistency	55%	72%
Brew Quality	95%	90%
Speed	N/A	82%
Grind Quality	N/A	100%
Clarity	N/A	100%
Acidity	N/A	0%
Body	N/A	0%
Clogging	N/A	100%
Build Quality	N/A	0%

Category Wins

Encore ESP: 2|Coffee Filter: 8

Head to Head

Encore ESP: 2|Coffee Filter: 8

Build QualityCoffee Filter

Encore ESP62%

Coffee Filter75%

ValueEncore ESP

Encore ESP92%

Coffee Filter77%

Ease Of UseCoffee Filter

Encore ESP82%

Coffee Filter88%

CleaningCoffee Filter

Encore ESP45%

Coffee Filter50%

ConsistencyCoffee Filter

Encore ESP55%

Coffee Filter72%

Brew QualityEncore ESP

Encore ESP95%

Coffee Filter90%

SpeedCoffee Filter

Encore ESPN/A

Coffee Filter82%

Grind QualityCoffee Filter

Encore ESPN/A

Coffee Filter100%

ClarityCoffee Filter

Encore ESPN/A

Coffee Filter100%

Acidity

Encore ESPN/A

Coffee Filter0%

Body

Encore ESPN/A

Coffee Filter0%

CloggingCoffee Filter

Encore ESPN/A

Coffee Filter100%

Build Quality

Encore ESPN/A

Coffee Filter0%

Encore ESP

80%

91%

Coffee Filter

Encore ESP80%

Coffee Filter91%

Coffee Filter wins by 11 points

Key Specs

Spec	Baratza Encore ESP	Cafec Abaca+ Coffee Filter
Brand	Baratza	CAFEC
Manufacturer	Baratza	Sanyo Sangyo Co., Ltd.
Color	Black	White (bleached)
Weight	5.56 pounds	—
Height	13.39 inches	—

Key Highlights

Baratza Encore ESPWinner

🔄 Dual purpose

💰 Entry price

🔧 Serviceable

⚠️ Okay at both

Cafec Abaca+ Coffee Filter

⚡ Fast flow

☕ Clean cups

📈 Real upgrade

💰 Worth trying

Topic Battles

Encore ESP: 1|Tied: 0|Coffee Filter: 4

☕Brew Quality

Encore ESP wins

Encore ESP

95%

Coffee Filter

90%

🎯Consistency

Coffee Filter wins

Encore ESP

55%

Coffee Filter

72%

🔧Build Quality

Coffee Filter wins

Encore ESP

62%

Coffee Filter

75%

😌Ease of Use

Coffee Filter wins

Encore ESP

82%

Coffee Filter

88%

⭐Cleaning & Maintenance

Coffee Filter wins

Encore ESP

45%

Coffee Filter

50%

Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories

📈Where They Rank

💬What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Cafec Abaca+ Coffee Filter

Best Praise

+41 pts

“Cafec Abaca filters. They're my flavorite filters. Enjoying a lovely cup of B&W watermelon from one rn.”

r/PourOver

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Top Criticism

+14 pts

“You can thank Mr. Hoffman for recommending the t-90s and Abacas. Now they're either sold out or double/triple the normal price to meet increased demand. Anybody have a decent alternative for the t-90 that's not Sibarist?”

r/PourOver

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What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Baratza Encore ESP

Best Praise

+33 pts

“Absolutely spend your whole budget on a grinder. Probably the baratza encore esp would be your best bet.”

r/espresso

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Top Criticism

+11 pts

“No, I just have a Bambino Plus. It doesn't make enough noise to wake anyone up. The Encore ESP grinder on the other hand...”

r/espresso

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Sentiment Over Time

Baratza Encore ESP

Coffee Filter

📈Historical Price Data

Baratza Encore ESP

Cafec Abaca+ Coffee Filter

Baratza Encore ESP

All-time low: $159.9(2024-06)

Cafec Abaca+ Coffee Filter

All-time low: $10(2023-08)

Which is Better?

Cafec Abaca+ Coffee Filter Wins

91%

Filter

80%

ESP

Cafec Abaca+ Coffee Filter leads by 11 points based on 4,615 Reddit opinions.

Why Coffee FilterWinner

⚡ Fast flow
☕ Clean cups
📈 Real upgrade

Why Encore ESP

Better Value for Money (92% vs 77%)
More discussed (2,848 vs 1,767)

❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

41%Positive

Positive

41%

Neutral

55%

Negative

Based on 1,767 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

31%Positive

Positive

31%

Neutral

62%

Negative

Based on 2,848 Reddit opinions

Specification Comparison

Spec	Baratza Encore ESP	Cafec Abaca+ Coffee Filter
Brand	Baratza	CAFEC
Manufacturer	Baratza	Sanyo Sangyo Co., Ltd.
Color	Black	White (bleached)
Weight	5.56 pounds	—
Height	13.39 inches	—
Material	—	Abaca fiber and wood pulp
Shape	—	Cone or Wave (depending on model)
Size Compatibility	—	V60 01, V60 02, Kalita Wave 155, Kalita Wave 185 (depending on model)
Paper Density	—	High density, two-side crepe
Extraction Speed	—	Fast, clean extraction
Biodegradability	—	Biodegradable

Feature Checklist

Encore ESP: 4|Coffee Filter: 4

Feature	Encore ESP	Coffee Filter
Dual purpose
Serviceable
Okay at both
USER FRIENDLY - Fresh coffee is as simple as a single-handed hopper twist for grind size adjustment, then a push of the front-mounted pulse button, or a turn of the ON/OFF switch.
Fast flow
Clean cups
Real upgrade
Worth trying

Features extracted from Reddit highlights and enrichment data

⚔️Head to Head

Metric	Baratza Encore ESP	Cafec Abaca+ Coffee Filter
Reddit Score	80%	91%
Mentions	2,848	1,767
Sentiment	+ 880- 212	+ 722- 66

Where to Buy

Baratza Encore ESP

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All-time low was $159.9 on 2024-06

~2K sold/month on Amazon

Cafec Abaca+ Coffee Filter

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All-time low was $10 on 2023-08

~100 sold/month on Amazon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Cafec Abaca+ Coffee Filter or Baratza Encore ESP?

Based on 4,615 Reddit comments, Cafec Abaca+ Coffee Filter is the preferred choice with 91% positive sentiment vs Baratza Encore ESP's 80%. Cafec Abaca+ Coffee Filter leads by 11 percentage points.

Should I buy Cafec Abaca+ Coffee Filter or Baratza Encore ESP?

If you want the safer choice based on community sentiment, Cafec Abaca+ Coffee Filter has stronger approval ratings (91% vs 80%). However, Baratza Encore ESP may still be better depending on your specific needs, budget, or use case.

What do Redditors love about Cafec Abaca+ Coffee Filter?

Reddit users highlight: Fast flow. Clean cups. Real upgrade. With 1,767 mentions and 91% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.

What do Redditors say about Baratza Encore ESP?

Reddit users highlight: Dual purpose. Entry price. Serviceable. With 2,848 mentions and 80% approval, it remains a popular alternative.

How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?

This comparison analyzed 4,615 Reddit comments: 1,767 about Cafec Abaca+ Coffee Filter and 2,848 about Baratza Encore ESP. Data was sourced from Coffee Equipment community discussions.

How accurate are these ratings?

Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.

Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?

Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.

1,880 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 4/11/2026

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