THE GRINDER FILEZCG987

Vario W+

Name: Baratza Vario W+
Brand: Baratza

Vario W+ places a load cell under its grounds bin and stores three target weights. Steel burrs and macro/micro adjustment make it a distinct weight-based option within the Vario range.

US catalog · ZCG987 · 120 V

Seattle Coffee GearSpecialty retailer

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$599.95

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 weight presets · grounds bin
US supply voltage: 120 V

Living with the Vario W+

Your coffee routine

Dosing: Three weight presets · grounds bin.

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 · 180 W.

Plan this setup

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

Specifications

Baratza Vario W+ specifications with source links
Width	133.35 mmSource ↗Converted from the retailer’s stated width.
Height	361.95 mmSource ↗Converted from the retailer's stated height using 25.4 mm per inch.
Depth	177.8 mmSource ↗Converted from the retailer's stated depth using 25.4 mm per inch.
Burr diameter	54 mmSource ↗
Dosing system	Three weight presets · grounds binSource ↗
US supply voltage	120 VSource ↗
Rated power	180 WSource ↗
Grind adjustment	Stepped · macro and microSource ↗

Published source specifications. Unknown values stay unknown.

The buying decision

Is the Vario W+ 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 W+ uses three weight presets · grounds bin. This is worth considering when you want the grinder to manage grounds mass during a repeated hopper-fed routine. Check the supported cup or portafilter arrangement; the grinder’s dose measurement does not replace measuring espresso yield.

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.

Understand the Baratza lineup →Compare grinder workflows →Check your counter space →Inspect the supporting sources ↓

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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.

Baratza Vario W+ · US product page ↗
Baratza Vario W+ 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.