Varia · Grinder comparison
Varia VS3, VS4 or VS6?
Three single-dose grinders from the same family. Here is how they differ, so you can pick the right one the first time.
| Model | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrs | 48 mm conical (48 mm outer, 38 mm inner burr), stainless steel | 53 mm conical, stainless steel | 58 mm flat (optional 63 mm conical) |
| Speed | 170 RPM, fixed | 150–300 RPM, variable | 500–1600 RPM, variable |
| Motor | 100 W DC motor, stainless steel gearbox | 200 W brushless, planetary gearbox | 300 W brushless |
| Grind adjustment | Stepless, 10-micron steps (turn the hopper) | Stepless, 10-micron steps | Stepless, 5-micron steps |
| Hopper | 30 g | 30–40 g | 80 g |
| Retention | Under 0.1 g with RDT (10 g dose) | 0.00–0.06 g with RDT (espresso, 10 g dose) | Under 0.1 g (10 g dose) |
| Size (L × W × H) | 147 × 90 × 310 mm | 161.4 × 97.7 × 337 mm | 191.6 × 130 × 403.7 mm |
| Weight | 3.5 kg | approx. 5.27 kg | 10.7 kg |
| Good to know | Magnetic dosing cup, anti-static metal path | Active ionisation, tool-free chamber removal | All metal, active ionisation, hard case included |
| Warranty | 2 years, serviced by Bean Bros in Europe | 2 years, serviced by Bean Bros in Europe | 2 years, serviced by Bean Bros in Europe |
| Burr material | High-nitrogen 420 stainless steel, HRC58 (Supernova) | High-nitrogen stainless steel, approx. HRC58 | Stainless steel (Supernova) |
| Burr life | 150 kg | Not rated by Varia; lasts many years of home use | 250 kg |
| Burr upgrades | 3 sets: Hypernova Ti, Hypernova Ultra, Hypernova Ultra-S (see below) | 3 sets from Varia (pre-order): Supernova Gold Ti, Hypernova Iridescent Ti, Kilonova DLC | 58 mm flat: Supernova Gold Ti, Hypernova Iridescent Ti, Hypernova Ultra Plasma, Kilonova DLC. 63 mm conical: Supernova, Hypernova Iridescent Ti, Hypernova Ultra Plasma, Kilonova DLC |
| Body | Die-cast and machined aluminium (ADC12) | Aluminium alloy and stainless steel | All metal, no plastic parts |
| Dosing cup | Magnetic dosing cup | Magnetic 58 mm dosing cup | Magnetic 58 mm dosing cup (35 g), fits 58 mm portafilters |
| Power | 100–240 V via DC adapter, EU Type C plug | 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz | 220 V version, EU plug |
| Colours | Black, White, Silver | Black, White, Silver, Rose, Sand | Black, White |
| In the box | Grinder with Supernova stainless steel burrs, DC power adapter, magnetic dosing cup, silicone bellows, 5 ml RDT spray bottle, cleaning brush, 4 spare burr chamber springs, Allen key, user manual | Grinder with 53 mm stainless steel conical burrs, 58 mm magnetic dosing cup, 1.2 m AC cable, silicone bellows, 5 ml RDT spray bottle, cleaning brush, hex screwdriver and spare parts kit, user manual, sticker set | Grinder with 58 mm Supernova stainless steel flat burrs, 58 mm dosing cup, AC cable, silicone bellows, cleaning brush, spare part toolkit, TSU-1 resin hard case, canvas bag, user manual |
Burr sets
Upgrade your burrs
Coated burrs that change the taste in your cup. Here is what fits which grinder.
Varia VS3 Gen 2
Ships with stainless steel Supernova burrs. VS3 burr sets are listed as 38 mm (the inner burr).
Varia VS4
Ships with 53 mm stainless steel burrs. Three upgrade sets from Varia are on pre-order.
Varia VS6 · 58 mm flat burrs
Ships with stainless steel Supernova flat burrs.
Varia VS6 · 63 mm conical burrs
Turn the VS6 into a conical grinder.
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