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SOURCE-CHECKED GRINDER RECORD / U.S. 120V

Varia VS3 Gen 2

Checked price$269.90Price checked 2026-08-02
SPECIFICATION RECORDNot a hands-on reviewCATALOG 2026-08-02.1
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DECISION SNAPSHOT

Who this fits—and what it asks you to accept.

Best for
compact single dosing · low-speed workflow
Main tradeoff
Grounds transfer through a cup rather than a direct fork, and older first-generation gearbox reports must not be assigned to this revision.
Varia VS3 Gen 2 espresso grinder
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FIT & SETUP

What needs to fit before you buy

A quick read of the published footprint, power, access, and workflow boundaries. Unknown is a useful answer here.

SOURCE-CHECKED
U.S. RECORD
Best aligned with
  • compact single dosing
  • low-speed workflow
  • upgradeable burr options

Source checkedCounter footprint

5.79 W × 3.54 D × 12.2 H in

Record both burr dimensions; flattening the set to 38mm is misleading.

Varia Brewing · manufacturer · 2026-08-02 ↗

Source checkedOperating clearance

Not confirmed

Leave room for the working parts until a portafilter-in or access measurement is confirmed.

Source checkedPower and circuit

100–240V adapter / 100W DC

Regional electrical wording is taken from the source record; confirm the outlet and branch circuit before purchase.

Varia Brewing · manufacturer · 2026-08-02 ↗

Not confirmedAccess around it

Not confirmed

Hopper, dosing-cup, and adjustment clearance is not source-confirmed.

Editorial fitWorkflow

single dose dosing; stepless, 10-micron vertical shift

Workflow summary comes from the source record; exact handle geometry can affect direct dosing.

Varia Brewing · manufacturer · 2026-08-02 ↗

Not confirmedPortafilter path

Not resolved

Supported transfer sizes do not guarantee fit for every handle shape.

Varia Brewing · manufacturer · 2026-08-02 ↗

Record basis: Varia Brewing checked 2026-08-02. This is a specification record, not a physical fit test.

DECISION RECEIPT

The case for this record

Why it fits

Strongest match for compact single dosing, low-speed workflow, upgradeable burr options.

Main tradeoff

Grounds transfer through a cup rather than a direct fork, and older first-generation gearbox reports must not be assigned to this revision.

Before you click through

Record both burr dimensions; flattening the set to 38mm is misleading.

Receipt basis · source record, dated 2026-08-02
Varia Brewing · manufacturer · 2026-08-02 ↗

INDEPENDENT TEST STATUS

Source checked

Manufacturer and retailer evidence only. No independent result is published.

SRCNO LAB RESULT
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THE LEDGER

What the source record says

Dimensions
5.79 W × 3.54 D × 12.2 H in
Voltage
100–240V adapter / 100W DC
Warranty
1 year
Burrs
48mm outer / 38mm inner conical set
Adjustment
Stepless, 10-micron vertical shift
Workflow
single dose
Portafilters

TRADEOFF

The compromise to price in

Grounds transfer through a cup rather than a direct fork, and older first-generation gearbox reports must not be assigned to this revision.

FIELD-LEVEL EVIDENCE

Claim ledger

manufacturerBurrs

48mm outer / 38mm inner conical set

Verify at Varia Brewing ↗
manufacturerMotor

Second-generation 100W DC motor

Verify at Varia Brewing ↗

KNOWN LIMITATIONS

What the record cannot prove

  • Record both burr dimensions; flattening the set to 38mm is misleading.
  • Direct portafilter diameter compatibility is not published.

Published specifications do not prove taste, noise, durability, thermal stability, mess, or real-world speed. Those require a documented physical test.

SOURCE LEDGER

Inspect the evidence

  1. VS3 second-generation product pageVaria Brewing · manufacturer · checked 2026-08-02

Conflicting data? Send a correction.

OWNERSHIP AND PRACTICAL RESOURCES

Guides and documentation

  1. MAINTENANCEVaria Brewing · verified 2026-08-02VS3 FAQ and Gen 2 cleaning guideScope: Second-generation cleaning, adjustment, burr, and operating guidance.
  2. SITE GUIDEEspresso Receipt · practical guideHow to dial in espressoScope: Use dose, yield, time, taste, and flow without chasing a universal grinder number.
  3. SITE GUIDEEspresso Receipt · practical guideEspresso grind size chartScope: Translate adjustment systems into a safe starting process for espresso.
  4. SITE GUIDEEspresso Receipt · practical guideCoffee grinders for espressoScope: Compare adjustment, burr, dosing, and retention workflows before choosing a grinder.

SRC / THIRD-PARTY OPINION — NOT PRODUCED BY THIS SITE

Third-party review index

  1. WRITTENThe Coffee FolkVaria VS3 Grinder ReviewScope: Explicit second-generation review that separates current behavior from first-generation gearbox reports.
  2. WRITTENTom’s Grinder LabVaria VS3 TestScope: Grinder-focused testing of dialing, retention, and espresso use.
  3. WRITTENTom’s GuideVaria VS3 ReviewScope: Hands-on single-dose review covering adjustment, espresso performance, speed, and workflow.

These are independently produced third-party reviews, linked here for context. Espresso Receipt did not produce, commission, or endorse them, and does not adopt their conclusions — the opinions belong to their creators. Links last verified 2026-08-02.