Baratza · Updated June 2026
Virtuoso+: price, specs & release date
Virtuoso+, released 2019. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: clivecoffee.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Virtuoso+ is listed at $249.95 on clivecoffee.com as of 2026-06-27, #10 cheapest of 20 coffee grinders (median $254); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 35/100 pay-blind standing, #11 of 23 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Rock-solid, compact build; still regarded as a great grinder; Digital timer is handy for consistent daily dosing.
- Skip if Now outclassed by the cheaper Baratza Encore ESP / ESP Pro is a dealbreaker.
Is the Virtuoso+ a good buy?
At $250, the Virtuoso+ is #10 cheapest of the 20 coffee grinders we track, where the median is $254. On the spec sheet, its burr size of 40 mm is below the median of the 23, its hopper capacity of 227 g is above the median of the 19, and its weight of 8 lb is above the median of the 17.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 2 outlets have it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Virtuoso+
Two whitelisted round-ups (Wired, Wirecutter) cover the Baratza Virtuoso+ only in their competition/former-pick sections, not as a currently-tested top pick. Both still call it a well-built, great grinder, but say it is now overshadowed by the cheaper Baratza Encore ESP / ESP Pro. Wired praises its digital timer as the standout upgrade; Wirecutter flags the same timer dial as clumsy to set. Neither published measured particle data for this exact model.
Based on 2 reviews · 2026-01-14–2026-02-20
Tested by Wired, Wirecutter
Consistently praised
- Rock-solid, compact build; still regarded as a great grinder · 2 sources
- Digital timer is handy for consistent daily dosing
- Slightly more stylish, fitted grounds bin
Commonly flagged
- Now outclassed by the cheaper Baratza Encore ESP / ESP Pro · 2 sources
- Not as optimized for espresso as newer models
- Timer dial jumps around and is imprecise to set
Where reviewers disagree Both agree it is a good grinder that newer, cheaper Baratza picks (Encore ESP / ESP Pro) have surpassed. They split on the timer: Wired praises it as the model's standout upgrade, while Wirecutter found the timer dial clumsy (jumps by a whole second up, tenths of a second down). Neither reported measured particle data for this exact model.
The sources (2)
The Virtuoso+ uses the same burr set as the ESP, but is not quite as optimized for espresso.
Both have similar rock-solid but compact builds
The biggest upgrade against the Encore ESP is a timer.
We still consider it a great grinder
the upgrades that the Virtuoso+ offers pale in comparison to the upgrades the ESP Pro provides for $50 more
This is an improvement over the Virtuoso+ , which jumped around if you turned it too fast and would increase by a whole second and decrease by one-tenths of a second.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $249.95 MSRP, standard US retail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Baratza |
| Released | 2019 |
| Type | electric |
| Burr type | conical |
| Burr size (mm) | 40 |
| Grind settings | 40 stepped |
| Hopper capacity (g) | 227 |
| Best for | pourover |
| Weight (lb) | 8 |
Source: clivecoffee.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by seattlecoffeegear.com. Price $249.95 confirmed across Clive Coffee, Seattle Coffee Gear, Williams Sonoma. 40mm conical commercial-grade steel burrs, 40 stepped settings, 8 oz hopper, 7.5-8 lbs weight. Release date is borderline: pre-orders opened April 2019 (CoffeeGeek first look), general availability/launch widely cited as 2020. Kept 2019 per the earliest documented pre-order listing; 2020 is also defensible.
Is the Virtuoso+ worth it vs cheaper coffee grinders?
Virtuoso+ against its closest cheaper and pricier coffee grinders on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 20 ranked
| Product | Price | Type | Burr type | Burr size (mm) | Grind settings | Hopper capacity (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtuoso+ this | $249.95 | electric | conical | 40 | 40 stepped | 227 |
| ZP6 Special | $209 | manual | hexagonal | 48 | 90 clicks (22 µm/click), external adjustment ring | 35 |
| K-Ultra | $259 | manual | conical | 48 | Over 100 clicks (20 µm/click), external adjustment dial | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Virtuoso+?
Two whitelisted round-ups (Wired, Wirecutter) cover the Baratza Virtuoso+ only in their competition/former-pick sections, not as a currently-tested top pick. Both still call it a well-built, great grinder, but say it is now overshadowed by the cheaper Baratza Encore ESP / ESP Pro. Wired praises its digital timer as the standout upgrade; Wirecutter flags the same timer dial as clumsy to set. Neither published measured particle data for this exact model. Praised: Rock-solid, compact build; still regarded as a great grinder; Digital timer is handy for consistent daily dosing; Slightly more stylish, fitted grounds bin. Flagged: Now outclassed by the cheaper Baratza Encore ESP / ESP Pro; Not as optimized for espresso as newer models; Timer dial jumps around and is imprecise to set. (From 2 tester reviews.)
How much does the Virtuoso+ cost?
The Virtuoso+ has a US price of $249.95 (MSRP, standard US retail), as of 2026-06-19.
How does the Virtuoso+ compare on price?
At $250, the Virtuoso+ is #10 cheapest of the 20 coffee grinders we track, where the median is $254.
When was the Virtuoso+ released?
The Virtuoso+ was released 2019.
What are the Virtuoso+'s key specs?
Virtuoso+ (Baratza): type electric, burr type conical, burr size mm 40, grind settings 40 stepped, hopper capacity g 227. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
Price of record: $249.95 at clivecoffee.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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