THE GRINDER FILEZCG887
Baratza Vario+ Espresso Grinder, Seattle Coffee Gear product photograph

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Baratza Vario+

Studio view · Black

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Baratza / Espresso grinder

Vario+

Vario+ combines 54 mm flat burrs with macro/micro adjustment and three timed presets. Its metal grind chamber supports dosing into either a portafilter or the supplied grounds bin.

US catalog · ZCG887 · 120 V

Seattle Coffee GearSpecialty retailer
$529.95

New · Black · 120 V

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Specification research, not a hands-on review. Sources checked November 6, 2026.

Burr diameter
54 mm
Grind adjustment
Stepped · macro and micro
Dosing system
Three timed presets
US supply voltage
120 V

Living with the Vario+

Your coffee routine

Dosing: Three timed presets.

Adjustment: Stepped · macro and micro.

On your counter

  • Width 133.35 mm (5.3 in)
  • Depth 177.8 mm (7.0 in)
  • Height 361.95 mm (14.3 in)

Converted from the retailer’s stated width.

Converted from the retailer's stated depth using 25.4 mm per inch.

Converted from the retailer's stated height using 25.4 mm per inch.

Allow extra room for access, refilling and cleaning. Published dimensions do not include installation clearance.

Daily setup

Power supply: 120 V · 130 W.

Plan this setup

Follow the manufacturer’s manual for water, cleaning and maintenance instructions.

Specifications

Baratza Vario+ specifications with source links
Width133.35 mmSource ↗Converted from the retailer’s stated width.
Height361.95 mmSource ↗Converted from the retailer's stated height using 25.4 mm per inch.
Depth177.8 mmSource ↗Converted from the retailer's stated depth using 25.4 mm per inch.
Burr diameter54 mmSource ↗
Dosing systemThree timed presetsSource ↗
US supply voltage120 VSource ↗
Rated power130 WSource ↗
Burr configurationFlatSource ↗
Grind settings220Source ↗
Grind adjustmentStepped · macro and microSource ↗

Published source specifications. Unknown values stay unknown.

The buying decision

Is the Vario+ right for your setup?

Our interpretation of the documented features. Performance, taste and long-term reliability have not been independently tested.

Choose the dosing routine

Vario+ repeats a dose using time. Weigh the output when setting up a recipe and recheck after changing beans or adjustment. Repeating a duration is useful assistance, but it does not guarantee a fixed grounds mass.

Read the adjustment, not just the burr size

The documented adjustment is Stepped · macro and micro. The burr diameter is 54 mm. Use those details to compare hardware and how you will record a setting. They do not establish a flavor ranking, measured grind speed or noise level. If you change brew methods, allow time to check the espresso recipe when returning.

Plan access and the handoff

Check the assembled height with the selected hopper and room to remove its lid. Confirm whether your portafilter is supported directly or whether you will transfer grounds from a cup. Read the burr-access and cleaning instructions before choosing a position beneath a cabinet; published body dimensions are not a service-clearance specification.

Compare with

Baratza / ZCG987

Vario W+

Dosing system: Three weight presets · grounds bin

Baratza / ZCG495

Encore ESP

Dosing system: Manual switch / pulse

Sources

This profile cites US manufacturer or retailer documentation. Source-listed offers keep their merchant SKU and finish; matching prices do not establish identical hardware revisions across stores.

  1. Baratza Vario+ · US product page ↗
  2. Baratza Vario+ Espresso Grinder · Seattle Coffee Gear ↗
    Technical specifications and product description · Checked November 6, 2026

Product photography from the linked source; the pictured finish is noted above. Image source ↗. A manufacturer SKU identifies a configuration, not a confirmed hardware revision.