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Varia VS3 Gen 2

Price last checked$269.90Price checked 2026-08-29
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Buyer answer

Who this is for

Good for
weigh beans for one drink or a compact grinder with a low-speed motor.
Main downside
This second-generation model sends ground coffee into a cup, not a portafilter. Older gearbox reports apply to the first version, not this version. Its burrs measure 48 mm outside and 38 mm inside.
Check before you buy
This page covers the second-generation model with the Type A adapter.
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Varia VS3 Gen 2 espresso grinder
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Fit and setup

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Check the stored size, power needs, space to use it, and daily routine.

Product details
U.S. product
Good for
  • weigh beans for one drink
  • a compact grinder with a low-speed motor
  • replaceable burrs

Stored size

5.79 W × 3.54 D × 12.2 H in

Published body size. Leave extra room to use, refill, connect, and clean it.

Varia Brewing · Manufacturer · Source checked 2026-08-29 ↗

Space needed to use it

We could not confirm this

Leave room for the working parts until we confirm a measurement with the portafilter in place.

Power and circuit

100–240V adapter / 100W DC

Regional electrical wording comes from published details; confirm the outlet and branch circuit before purchase.

Varia Brewing · Manufacturer · Source checked 2026-08-29 ↗

Daily routine

Weigh the beans for each drink. Turn the grind control smoothly to change the grind size.

Published details suggest this daily-use routine. The exact handle shape can affect how grounds transfer.

Varia Brewing · Manufacturer · Source checked 2026-08-29 ↗

We could not confirm thisRoom to refill and clean

We could not confirm this

We could not confirm the room needed to fill the hopper, use the dosing cup, or change the grind setting.

We could not confirm thisPortafilter fit

We could not confirm this

A portafilter is the handled tool that holds the filter basket. Supported sizes do not guarantee fit for every handle shape.

Varia Brewing · Manufacturer · Source checked 2026-08-29 ↗
How we checked this

What the evidence labels mean

Source checked
A cited source stated this fact when Espresso Receipt checked it. This is not a physical product test.
Our summary
This is our summary of published product details. It is not a hands-on result.
We could not confirm this
The available sources do not establish one reliable answer.

Main source: Varia Brewing. Source checked 2026-08-29. This page lists published product details. It is not a physical fit test.

What we checked

Product details we checked

Stored size
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
Daily routine
Weigh beans for each drink.
Portafilters
Plain definitions for product terms
Portafilter
The handled tool that holds the filter basket and locks into the machine.
Dose
The dry coffee put into the filter basket.
Burrs
The grinder parts that cut or crush coffee beans.
Stepless adjustment
A grinder control that moves smoothly between positions.
Single-dose
Weighing beans for one drink instead of leaving beans in the hopper.
Micron
One thousandth of a millimeter. This small unit describes grinder setting changes.

Facts and sources

Facts and sources

ManufacturerBurrs

Cone-shaped cutting set: 48 mm outside and 38 mm inside

See source: Varia Brewing ↗
ManufacturerMotor

Second-generation 100 W DC motor

See source: Varia Brewing ↗
More things to check before you buy
  • The source does not confirm a direct portafilter fit.

Sources

Sources used

  1. VS3 second-generation product pageVaria Brewing · Manufacturer · Source checked 2026-08-29

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Product details checked through 2026-08-29. Product details and price checks can change.

Use and care resources

Guides and manuals

  1. maintenanceVaria Brewing · Link checked 2026-08-02VS3 FAQ and Gen 2 cleaning guideCovers: Second-generation cleaning, adjustment, burr, and operating guidance.
  2. Site guideEspresso Receipt · practical guideHow to dial in espressoCovers: Use dose, yield, time, taste, and flow without chasing a universal grinder number.
  3. Site guideEspresso Receipt · practical guideEspresso grind size chartCovers: Translate adjustment systems into a safe starting process for espresso.
  4. Site guideEspresso Receipt · practical guideCoffee grinders for espressoCovers: Compare grind adjustment, burrs, dosing, and coffee left inside after grinding before choosing a grinder.

Independent reviews · not our tests

Independent reviews

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

These reviews come from other publishers. Espresso Receipt did not produce, commission, or endorse them. Their opinions belong to their creators. Links last checked 2026-08-02.