Product Review · Coffee & Espresso Grinders · #3 Ranked
Baratza Virtuoso+
40-setting conical burr grinder with digital timer · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 24 2026
Why it scored a 80
The Baratza Virtuoso+ pairs the joint-highest owner rating in the group, 4.5 stars across 2,233 ratings, with Baratza's repair-friendly design, which is why satisfaction hits 90 and quality 86. A 40-second digital timer set in tenths of a second and a backlit grounds bin are real upgrades over the Baratza Encore. Value falls to 76 because at $249.95 it costs $100 more than the Encore with the same 40 settings, and $50 more than the 60-setting Breville Smart Grinder Pro. The 1-year warranty scores 55.
What you're getting
- Hardened steel conical burrs made in Europe
- 40 grind settings from espresso to French press
- Digital timer up to 40 seconds, set in 0.1-second steps
- LED backlit grounds bin
- Sculpted metal top and base
- DC motor, 6.88 lb
- 1-year warranty
- Limitation: no portafilter holder; 40 steps span all brew methods
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- 40 grind settings
- 0.1-sec digital timer
- 4.5 stars, 2,233 ratings
- Price$249.95
- Tier40-setting conical burr grinder with digital timer
- Category rank#3 of 10
Should you buy the Baratza Virtuoso+?
The Baratza Virtuoso+ is for a pour-over or drip drinker who wants repeatable doses from a timer and a brand known for selling replacement parts. At $249.95 it ranks #3 of 10 in our Coffee & Espresso Grinders category. If you want more settings and espresso dosing for less, the Breville Smart Grinder Pro is $199.95. If the timer does not matter, the Baratza Encore covers the same 40-setting range for $149.95.
Where it earns its score
- Top-rated in the group. 4.5 stars across 2,233 ratings ties the Breville Smart Grinder Pro for the best average here.
- Repeatable doses. The digital timer runs up to 40 seconds and adjusts in tenths of a second.
- See what you ground. An LED backlit grounds bin shows the level of grounds at a glance.
- Built to be serviced. Baratza sells burrs and replacement parts, so a worn component is a repair, not a new grinder.
What to know first
- Warranty is the lowest factor at 55. Baratza backs the Virtuoso+ for 1 year, half the coverage of the Breville Smart Grinder Pro.
- Pricey for what it adds. You pay $100 over the Baratza Encore for the timer, the lit bin, metal trim and upgraded burrs.
- Not an espresso specialist. There is no portafilter holder, and the 40 steps are spread across every brew method.
Our verdict
The Baratza Virtuoso+ scores 80, a Good Buy that ranks #3 in our Coffee & Espresso Grinders category on Satisfaction (90), Quality (86) and Reliability (84). Buy it if you brew filter coffee daily and want a timer you can set to a tenth of a second. If you also want espresso dosing, the Breville Smart Grinder Pro (85) does more for $50 less.
Breville Smart Grinder Pro
Questions buyers ask
What is the difference between the Baratza Encore and Virtuoso+?
The Virtuoso+ adds a 40-second digital timer, a backlit grounds bin, metal trim and upgraded burrs for $100 more.
Can the Baratza Virtuoso+ grind for espresso?
Baratza lists espresso among its brew methods, but it has no portafilter holder and its 40 steps are spaced for all methods.
What warranty does the Baratza Virtuoso+ have?
Baratza backs it with a 1-year warranty.
Ready to check it out?
Baratza Virtuoso+ · ViperScore 80 · Good Buy · $249.95
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78Baratza Encore
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