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Varia VS3 Gen 2 vs Baratza Encore ESP Pro
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.
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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 Pro $299.95Dated price snapshot from September 16, 2026See Baratza Encore ESP Pro on Amazon Affiliate link. Check model, seller, condition, price, and availability on Amazon. Catalog prices are not Amazon quotes.(opens in a new tab) | |
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| Good for | Weigh beans for one drink or a compact grinder with a low-speed motor. | Small changes with a smooth dial or beans in a hopper or weighed for one drink. |
| Main downside | This second-generation model sends ground coffee into a cup, not a portafilter. | None listed on the record. |
| Check first | This page covers the second-generation model with the Type A adapter. | The current source does not list a direct portafilter fit. Find my setup cannot pair this grinder until we confirm that fit. |
| 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 / 70W |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Burrs | 48mm outer / 38mm inner conical set | 40mm M2 steel conical |
| Adjustment | Stepless, 10-micron vertical shift | Stepless with digital 0.1-second dosing |
| Daily routine | Weigh beans for each drink. | Use the hopper or weigh beans for each drink. |
| Portafilters | We could not confirm supported sizes. Check the exact holder or dosing cup first. | We could not confirm supported sizes. Check the exact holder or dosing cup first. |
| 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 Pro 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 → |
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