Compare side by side
Varia VS3 Gen 2 vs Baratza Encore ESP
Price, size, power, and main downside for 2 espresso grinders, taken from the same checked records as each product page. Where a source is unclear, the table says so.
Comparison table
Same for every product: Warranty.
| Varia VS3 Gen 2 $269.90Dated price snapshot from September 16, 2026Search Amazon for Varia VS3 Gen 2 Affiliate link. Search results, not a verified product listing. Check the exact model and U.S. version. Catalog prices are not Amazon quotes.(opens in a new tab) | Baratza Encore ESP $199.95Dated price snapshot from October 20, 2026See Baratza Encore ESP on Amazon Affiliate link. Check model, seller, condition, price, and availability on Amazon. Catalog prices are not Amazon quotes.(opens in a new tab) | |
|---|---|---|
| Good for | Weigh beans for one drink or a compact grinder with a low-speed motor. | Good first grinder or simple settings. |
| Main downside | This second-generation model sends ground coffee into a cup, not a portafilter. | Its click-based settings give you less fine control than a grinder with a smooth dial. |
| Check first | This page covers the second-generation model with the Type A adapter. | The white exact variant was in stock on October 20, 2026. The black exact variant was sold out. Price and stock can change by color. |
| Stored size | 5.79 W × 3.54 D × 12.2 H in (14.7 × 9 × 31 cm, converted) | 5.12 W × 5.91 D × 13.39 H in (13 × 15 × 34 cm, converted) |
| Voltage | 100–240V adapter / 100W DC | 100–120VAC |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Burrs | 48mm outer / 38mm inner conical set | 40mm M2 steel conical |
| Adjustment | Stepless, 10-micron vertical shift | 40 stepped settings; 1–20 espresso |
| Daily routine | Weigh beans for each drink. | Keep beans in the hopper. |
| Portafilters | We could not confirm supported sizes. Check the exact holder or dosing cup first. | 54mm, 58mm |
| Where to buy | Search Amazon for Varia VS3 Gen 2 Affiliate link. Search results, not a verified product listing. Check the exact model and U.S. version. Catalog prices are not Amazon quotes.(opens in a new tab)Full product record → | See Baratza Encore ESP on Amazon Affiliate link. Check model, seller, condition, price, and availability on Amazon. Catalog prices are not Amazon quotes.(opens in a new tab)Full product record → |
More grinder comparisons
Change the espresso grinders in this table
Where these numbers come from
Each value is copied from the product's record, which cites the maker or an authorized seller. Paid links do not change what the table shows. Confirm the exact model, price, and electrical needs on the seller's page before you buy.
How we label sources →