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Baratza Virtuoso+ review (2026)
Baratza Virtuoso+ is a electric grinder that suits Moka pot, AeroPress, Pour-over, French press and Cold brew. From €199 delivered to Lithuania, prices vary by country.
A durable, repairable 40-step conical grinder that reviewers favour for drip and immersion, with low retention. It is loud, popcorns when the hopper empties and its fine steps are too broad for proper espresso.
Best for
- Drip, French press and manual brewing
- Households that want a repairable grinder
- Anyone who wants a built-in timer
Skip if
- Espresso is your main drink
- You want a quiet grinder
- You single dose small amounts
- Lithuania €199
- Latvia €283.99
- Estonia €283.99
- Poland €288.99
- Finland €282.90
- Germany €287.99
Brew methods
Fine steps are broad and lack micro-adjustment, so espresso works at most with a pressurised basket.
Delivered price
Delivered to the country in each column: price with that country's VAT where the shop charges it, plus shipping. A dash means the shop does not sell or ship there.
How it adds up, delivered to Lithuania
- €199 shop price, VAT included
- free shipping
- €279 shop price, VAT included
- €4.99 shipping
Pros and cons
Pros
- Coffee Review says it has the best static control of the four grinders it compared.
- Coffee Review and Coffee Folk both report low retention thanks to a short grind path.
- It is easy to take apart, with spare parts, repair guides and strong Baratza service, per Coffee Review and Coffee Folk.
- Coffee Folk rates the medium range, settings 10 to 30, as the strongest, with minimal fines.
Cons
- Coffee Review reports 90 to 95 dB, and Coffee Folk lists noise as a con.
- Coffee Review calls the steps limiting for espresso, and Coffee Folk says fine settings lack micro-adjustment.
- Beans popcorn as the hopper empties, so single dosing needs extra pulses.
- Coffee Folk says coarse settings, 30 to 40, struggle with consistency, and that better options now exist at this price.
What owners report
- Noise opinions differ. Whole Latte Love customers call it quieter than the Encore, while Coffee Review reports 90 to 95 dB.
- Wide use. Whole Latte Love customers praise grind quality from espresso to French press, low chaff and fast grinding.
- Retailer steers espresso buyers elsewhere. Whole Latte Love calls it an entry-level espresso grinder and points espresso-focused buyers to the Baratza 30 AP or Sette 270Wi.
What experts measured
- Coffee Review lists a 40 mm conical burr at 550 RPM and about 1.5 g retention.
- Coffee Folk gives 1.5 to 2.4 g per second and a 40 second timer in 0.1 second steps.
- Whole Latte Love lists a 200 to 1200 micron range and a 70 W motor.
Alternatives
Baratza Encore
Whole Latte Love customers compare its noise directly with the Encore.
€127 at Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend →Baratza Sette 270
Whole Latte Love points espresso-focused buyers to the Sette family.
€280 at Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend →Questions
What is the Baratza Virtuoso+ good for?
It works well for Moka pot, AeroPress, Pour-over, French press and Cold brew. It is limited for Espresso. Fine steps are broad and lack micro-adjustment, so espresso works at most with a pressurised basket.
How much does the Baratza Virtuoso+ cost delivered?
Cheapest delivered price: €199 to Lithuania, €283.99 to Latvia, €283.99 to Estonia, €288.99 to Poland, €282.90 to Finland, €287.99 to Germany.
Is the Baratza Virtuoso+ a hand or electric grinder?
It is a electric grinder with 40 mm conical, stainless steel burrs and stepped adjustment. It is not rated as quiet.
Is the Baratza Virtuoso+ a single-dose grinder?
No, it uses a hopper that holds beans.
Is the Virtuoso+ good for espresso?
Not really. Coffee Review calls its steps limiting for espresso, and Coffee Folk says it suits a pressurised basket at most.
How many settings does it have?
Coffee Review, Coffee Folk and Whole Latte Love all list 40 settings on a 40 mm conical burr.
Specs
| Type | Electric |
| Burr | 40 mm conical, stainless steel |
| Adjustment | stepped |
| Quiet | no |
Sources
This review draws on these sources.
- Baratza Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder Review, Coffee Review, 2020-06-13 (expert)
- Baratza Virtuoso+ Review, The Coffee Folk, 2026-02-05 (expert)
- Baratza Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder, Whole Latte Love (retailer)