I’m not familiar with the Capresso Infinity, but I can compare my Fellow Ode 2 with the Baratza Encore I got my mom for Xmas last year. Both were purchased on sale for Black Friday. The Ode I got for $265 and the Encore for $120.
I’m not really a super taster. I don’t think I can tell “muddy” from “clear” without doing a direct side by side comparison. As long as the beans are fresh and not over roasted, I’m basically fine. This was the conclusion I came to after doing James Hoffman’s Great American Taste Test.
So with all that said, what I appreciate feature and design wise with the Ode over the Encore:
The Ode is much quieter
The Ode’s anti static technology is a game changer for me. (I would honestly consider going back to preground coffee without this)
The Ode’s controls are nicer.
The Ode has less retention (but still more than I’d like)
The Ode’s design is more pleasing visually (to me)
I know a lot of this is subjective and I also understand a lot of what makes the premium worth it to me is irrelevant to others.