Product Comparison: Mazzer Mini vs Baratza Vario

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Mazzer Mini Espresso Grinder

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Baratza Vario Ceramic Burr Coffee Grinder

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General Specifications

Brand

Mazzer

Baratza

Model

Mini

Vario

Origin

Italy

USA

About the Product

Grinder-doser with flat blades suitable for low consumption (decaf, single-origin coffee). Stepless micrometrical grinding adjustment.

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.

Key Specs

Bean Hopper Capacity

20.8 oz.

8 oz.

Grind Settings

200

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Mazzer Mini Espresso Grinder

Perfect and consistent grind on our countertop.
Consistent grind, relatively quiet, built quality.
The grind is incredibly fine and very even, and it cleans nice and easily.
It's very easy to customize the grind to your liking and cleaning is reasonably easy.

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.

Size & Weight

Material

Plastic/metal

Stainless Steel/Plastic

Color

Stainless Steel

Black

Height

18.11 in.

14.2 in.

Width

6.22 in.

5.1 in.

Depth

13.97 in.

7.1 in.

Weight

19.8 lbs.

9 lbs.

Mazzer Mini

Baratza Vario

Mazzer Mini

Baratza Vario

Mazzer Mini

Baratza Vario

Mazzer Mini

Baratza Vario

Features

Grinder Type

Burr grinder

Grounds Bin

Yes

Dishwasher-Safe Parts

Yes

Safety Lock System

Yes

BPA-Free

Yes

Extras

Timer, Automatic start every 6 doses

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

What customers say about "Features"

Mazzer Mini Espresso Grinder

The noise is not too much to annoy others early in the morning, but it's not super quiet.
The Mazzer is built like a tank and if you get one I hope you have a sturdy counter to put it on because it is not a lite-weight.
I loved this machine. It’s beautiful, it’s fast, it grinds perfectly for espresso.
It is a great, precision espresso grinder. It can grind somewhat coarse.
Grinder works great when it works. Motor stopped running after 7 months.

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.

Power

Wattage

250 watts

180 watts

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

1-UL

UL, CSA, CE, EK