Honestly none of these are bad options. It's just going to come down to what you prefer. The K6 may give you the most options as it's supposed to be great for filter and also espresso capable, I haven't used it but I would wager that it's probably a better espresso grinder than the Encore.
However if you're not interested at all in espresso then the Fellow Ode 2 is probably the best option here for filter coffee. It has flat burrs instead of the conical burrs you usually get in hand grinders and common electric grinders - and many people prefer flat burrs for filter coffee because they tend to produce a more uniform grind size, which can lead to a cleaner tasting cup with more clarity.
The downside to the Ode 2 is it's obviously not as portable as the K6, it's more expensive and it's not designed for espresso at all so if you ever want to try making espresso you'll need a whole new second grinder. Obviously that's not an issue if you don't intend to use for espresso.
I think if you're looking for the best QPR, the Ode Gen 2 is hard to beat despite its faults.
Having used the other two mentioned, they are better grinders in general. Better built, "better" psd.
Have a Mokkom 64 - almost using exclusively for filtered coffee and some espresso like AP brews. Been great so far. Definitely entry level at about 180US - but entry level does not mean it disappoints. Looking to upgrade the burrs in a little to mess with the grind range some. I picked up Ode2 and SSP MP burrs to give a try with. Oh Mokkom comes with both the single dose bellow as well as a hopper that can hold onto a 350 g bag of coffee.
I have the ode 2 with SSP MP burrs and I can’t say enough good things about it. Both the stock burrs and SSP’s are great; it’s just about preference. The stock burrs will give you more body and are forgiving. The SSP’s are all about clarity and aren’t forgiving.
I have the Ode Gen 2 w/SSP MP burrs, and I haven’t owned other grinders others have mentioned, but it excels at all processing types. For around $600 it’s a steal.
What kinds of coffees do you mostly drink? Washed, natural or processed?
The stock Ode 2 is going to be your best all rounder to explore and you can always upgrade the burrs in the future.
It’s a workhorse, is well built, easy to maintain and as someone who is kinesthetically challenged, the burrs were super easy to swap out.
I have the ode gen 2 with SSPMP burrs. The stock burrs are decent if you like body over clarity. I prefer high clarity over body, and it more than delivers. When my wife and I get coffee out, and then come back and have a cup, we much prefer pours made at home and laugh about how spoiled we are.
The ode 2 is a great platform. It has retention, but you just use the knocker and knock it with your fist a few times and it all comes out. Easy to dissemble, clean and is well made. I’ve had mine for almost 3 years with 0 issues.
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