Product Comparison: Baratza Vario vs Baratza Forte BG


Baratza Vario Ceramic Burr Coffee Grinder
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Baratza Forte BG Flat Steel Burr Commercial Grade Coffee Grinder
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General Specifications
Brand
Baratza
Baratza
Model
Vario
Forte BG
Origin
USA
USA
About the Product
This professional-grade grinder fits anywhere, from your kitchen to your office to your café. While sporting a small footprint, the Vario features an impressive range of capabilities, boasting 230 distinct and repeatable grind settings from fine grind for espresso to course grind for press pot.
The Forté BG is a compact, weight-based, commercial grade grinder, dedicated to grinding for brew methods requiring a medium to coarse grind. The Forté BG incorporates many features that fit well into commercial operations, including: all metal construction; small footprint; intuitive control panel; and solid macro/micro adjustment. Coffee professionals have learned, from using the Vario-W in the brew bar setting, that weight-based grinding improved their workflow and efficiency. In response to the Vario-W success, and growing demand for this approach to grinding in the commercial environment, we have developed the Forté BG.
Key Specs
Grind Settings
200
26
Bean Hopper Capacity
8 oz.
10 oz.
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Baratza Vario Ceramic Burr Coffee Grinder
  • Excellent coffee grinder for busy kitchen where different family members make espresso and filter coffee several times a day.
  • Solid construction. Looks great on the countertop.
  • This is an excellent grinder and a good upgrade from my Rocky Rancillio grinder.
  • Takes a bit of time to break in before clumps go away and consistency kicks in.
  • It's a little bit loud, a consideration when grinding really early in the morning.
Baratza Forte BG Flat Steel Burr Commercial Grade Coffee Grinder
  • The quality and sturdiness of the grinder is better than others that I have had and is worth the extra cost.
  • Very light weight, not hard to clean and it has an on and off switch that is nice to have on the unit.
  • Awesome. Small & powerful grinder.
  • This grinder is slightly smaller than most, but it's still a powerful grinder.
  • Lots of plastic & light weight, all grinds do not empty, a few bangs on the side and they fall.
Size & Weight
Material
Stainless Steel/Plastic
Stainless Steel/Plastic
Color
Black
Stainless Steel/Black
Height
14.2 in.
14.2 in.
Width
5.1 in.
5.1 in.
Depth
7.1 in.
7.1 in.
Weight
9 lbs.
13 lbs.
Features
Grinder Type
Burr grinder
Burr grinder
Grounds Bin
Yes
Yes
Dishwasher-Safe Parts
Yes
Yes
Safety Lock System
No
No
BPA-Free
Yes
Yes
Extras
Programmable, Burrs are easily removable with no tools, making cleaning very easy, The range of grind is 230 to 1150 microns, Digital control panel, Plastic PortaHolder
LED display, steel burr, The range of grind is 230 to 1150 microns, LED backlight control display, Burrs can easily be removed for cleaning using the cast zinc tool that is included with your Forté
What customers say about "Features"
Baratza Vario Ceramic Burr Coffee Grinder
  • It has programmable timing pre-sets which I imagine could be helpful.
  • Excellent, solid built-quality. Not messy at all as compared to other grinders.
  • It seems very reliable and consistent, easy to use, small, nice metal porta-filter holder.
  • This is a fantastic grinder. This grinder is fast, smooth and quiet. The timer function is convenient for dosing. The grind settings are easy to adjust and repeatable.
  • Easy to use and clean. It grinds consistently. Very good value for money.
Baratza Forte BG Flat Steel Burr Commercial Grade Coffee Grinder
  • The unit as a whole is very sturdy, and there are some excellent engineering touches like the grippy rubber body and static-free grind collector.
  • Quiet operation compared with some other machines.
  • Really good, does what it's supposed to. The scale is a little bit off every now and then.
  • It doesn't work at all anymore after a few months. Motor and grinder not powerful enough and it just stopped grinding.
  • I've only ground a few shots worth of espresso and already it has stopped working. The motor struggles, speeding up, then slowing down.
Power
Wattage
180 watts
240 watts
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
UL, CSA, CE, EK
UL, CSA, CE, EK

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