Baratza Vario W+
Baratza Vario W+

By Baratza

Baratza Vario W+

54mm flat steel burrs, an integrated 0.1-gram scale, and 230 macro-micro adjustments. Weight-based dosing in a home footprint.

$599.95

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The Vario W+

Flat steel burrs, weight-based dosing, long-term build.

The W in Vario W+ stands for weight. The plus stands for the platform upgrades over the original Vario generation. What you actually get is the Vario chassis, 54mm flat steel burrs instead of ceramic, and an integrated scale that measures grounds to 1/10th of a gram as they fall.

Steel flat burrs produce brighter clarity than ceramic, at a trade-off of slightly faster wear. For filter and pour-over, where top-note clarity matters, many baristas prefer steel. Baratza's own internal testing pushed the W+ toward brew-style brightness, not espresso-syrupy body.

The scale runs the grinder. Program a weight-based dose into one of three preset buttons. Press the button. The grinder starts, the burrs grind, and the scale measures. The motor stops within 1/10th of a gram of your target weight.

The scale runs the grinder. Program weight, press once, walk away.

The dual macro-micro adjustment is the same philosophy as the Vario+. Ten-plus macro positions for coarse range, twenty-two micro positions per macro step. Two hundred thirty total combinations. 230 microns on the fine end, 1150 microns on the coarse end.

The housing is compact at 4.5 inches wide. The motor runs at 180W, delivering 1.6 to 2.2 grams per second. The LCD screen is readable in dim light and shows preset status, weight target, and timer as needed.

For the home user who has run out of patience for scale-plus-stopwatch workflow, the W+ is the step that removes the dance.

Eight things to know

Why the scale changes everything.

01

54mm flat steel burrs

Steel flat burr geometry produces brighter cup clarity than ceramic, with slightly faster wear. Favored for pour-over and filter where top-notes matter. Same 54mm size as the Vario+ and Forte.

02

Integrated scale, 0.1-gram accuracy

Built into the grinder base. Measures grounds as they fall. The grinder reads the scale in real time and stops the motor within 1/10th of a gram of your target weight.

03

Three programmable weight presets

Save three weight-based doses. For single espresso, double, and a pour-over target. Press a button, walk away, the scale and grinder handle the rest.

04

230-step macro and micro adjustment

Dual stepped rings, from Turkish-fine espresso through French press coarse. 230 to 1150 microns. More stops than most home users will ever need, which is the point.

05

High-torque DC motor at 180W

Grinds at 1.6 to 2.2 grams per second. Quiet operation for a flat-burr grinder. 120V AC input.

06

LCD screen

Black screen with white LED characters, readable in dim kitchen light. Shows preset status, weight target, grind time. Simple, legible, not overbuilt.

07

Sub-half-gram retention

Less than 0.5 grams of residual coffee between doses. Clean transitions between beans without needing to purge.

08

User-replaceable burrs and modular construction

Burrs unscrew for cleaning or replacement. The chassis is modular, and parts are available direct from Baratza. Built to be serviced for years.

How it works

How the W+ handles a dose.

Place your portafilter or cup on the scale platform under the spout. The scale tares automatically.

Select a weight-based preset, or set a target weight on the front panel. Press start.

The motor begins grinding, the scale measures the grounds as they accumulate in your vessel, and the grinder's firmware predicts remaining time. It slows and stops within 1/10th of a gram of your target. No stopwatch, no separate scale.

Who it's for

Who the W+ is for.

The home barista who pulls espresso and brews filter and wants the dose repeatable by weight without extra gear on the counter. The pour-over perfectionist who wants 18.0 grams on target, not 18.2 or 17.8. The subscriber who has simplified to one grinder and wants it to do both jobs precisely.

If you prefer ceramic burrs for their slower wear and syrupy espresso character, the Vario+ is the right choice. If scale integration is overkill for your brewing style, the Virtuoso+ is a simpler option.

Flagship home flat-burr grinder.

The Vario platform with weight integration built in.

The W+ shares the Vario+ chassis, the 54mm flat burr geometry, and Baratza's repair ecosystem. The integrated scale is Baratza's own engineering. Parts, support, and burr swaps cross-compatible with the Vario+. For users who will eventually want Forté-class build quality, the Vario W+ is the direct predecessor in interface and precision.

Specifications

Every spec Baratza publishes.

Pulled fromwww.baratza.com. Last verified April 22, 2026.

Burrs 54mm flat steel
Motor speed 1350 RPM
Grind settings 230 total (macro plus micro)
Grind range 230 to 1150 microns
Grind speed 1.6 to 2.2 grams per second
Retention Less than 0.5 grams between doses
Integrated scale 0.1-gram accuracy, 3 programmable presets
Bean hopper capacity 230 g
Grounds bin capacity 140 g
Display LCD
Weight 4.1 kg (9 lb)
Dimensions (W x D x H) 4.5 x 7.3 x 14.3 in
Power 120V AC, 180W
Warranty 1 year manufacturer

In the box

What ships with your Vario W+.

The grinder, the portafilter holder, and the grounds bin. Scale is integrated into the base.

  • 01 Baratza Vario W+ grinderBlack or white
  • 02 Bean hopper with lid230 g capacity
  • 03 Metal portafilter holder58mm
  • 04 Grounds bin140 g capacity
  • 05 Operations manual

Warranty

The Baratza guarantee.

Baratza covers the Vario W+ with a 1-year manufacturer warranty. Both the mechanical components and the integrated scale electronics are covered.

Support

Long-term parts and repair.

After year one, burrs, motor parts, and scale electronics remain available direct from Baratza. User-replaceable burrs mean you can keep the grinder sharp through years of daily use without a service trip.

Product information sourced fromwww.baratza.com. Origin & Story does not embellish manufacturer claims.
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