Compare Grinders


	Turin	Varia
MSRP
MSRP	$229	$299
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Beginner
Type
Type	Electric	Electric
Activation
Activation	On/Off Button	Press Button
Grind Method
Grind Method	Flat Burr	Conical Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	54 mm	38 mm
Adjustment
Adjustment	Stepless	Stepless
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale	1 micron	1 micron
Dosing Method
Dosing Method	On/Off Button	Manual On/Off
Dosing Type
Dosing Type	Single-Dose	Single Dose
Retention
Retention	< .1 g	< .2 g
Grind Range
Grind Range	Full - Pour Over to Espresso	Full - Pour Over to Espresso
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	12	20
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	rpm	190 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	No	Yes
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	No
Weight
Weight	4.5 kg	3.2 kg
Material
Material	Powder Coated Alumnimum	Painted Steel
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Plastic 58mm Dosing Cup	Magentic Catch Cup

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Varia VS3 and Turin DF54 are both semi-automatic espresso grinders aimed at beginner baristas. The Varia VS3 is priced at $299, while the Turin DF54 is more affordable at $229. Both brands cater to entry-level users, making them accessible choices for those new to home espresso brewing.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of grinding information, the Varia VS3 utilizes a conical burr with a diameter of 38mm, while the Turin DF54 features flat burrs of 54mm diameter. Both grinders have a stepless adjustment mechanism that allows for precise grind size changes, accommodating a full range from pour over to espresso. The Varia has a single-dose hopper and a manual on/off dosing method, whereas the DF54 employs a single-dose hopper as well but activates via an on/off button. This means users can control the dosing timing to minimize waste effectively and improve consistency.

Features Comparison

When considering key features, the Varia VS3 has swappable burrs and boasts an espresso grind speed of 20 grams in 20 seconds. In contrast, the Turin DF54 does not offer swappable burrs but has an espresso grind speed of 12 grams in 12 seconds, indicating slightly faster extraction for the Varia. Neither grinder has adjustable RPM, yet both provide a full grind range suitable for various brewing methods, enhancing their versatility in the kitchen.

Note: Espresso Setup Chris is expirementing with generated summaries for dynamic pages (we have 10,000+ so I can't write for all of them!) If you found this useful, or awful, please shoot me an email with feedback Chris@EspressoSetupBuilder.com. May your shots be perfectly extracted and milk frothy.

Want another coffee?

Take the Quiz

Start Now

For Personalized Recommendations

Discover Machines

Including Breville, Profitec, & Lelit

Discover Grinders

Including Eureka, Baratza, & Niche