Product Comparison: Mahlkonig K30 vs Baratza Vario

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Mahlkonig K30

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Baratza Vario Ceramic Burr Coffee Grinder

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General Specifications

Brand

Mahlkonig

Baratza

Model

K30

Vario

Origin

Germany

USA

About the Product

The distant future, a one in which robots clean your house and make your breakfast, is getting closer every day with the Mahlkonig K30 Vario Grinder. Not only can this grinder give you a single quality shot of espresso in two seconds, it can do it with professional consistency that other less evolved grinders can only aspire to. This grinder will fulfill every coffee scientist's dream, with intuitive programming, easy adjustments, electronic shot counters...the list goes on.

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

Grind Settings

200

Bean Hopper Capacity

52.8 oz.

8 oz.

Grind Settings

Mahlkonig K30

Baratza Vario

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Mahlkonig K30

Great machine that grinds coffee consistently and easy to care for.
I grind my coffee for a French press, but the Capresso can be set for any type of grind you'd like.
So this little grinder is exactly what I wanted. It's compact, has a nice capacity hopper, and can do espresso grinds.
Disappointed. Settings for coarse grind are too fine for my liking.
Even on the coarsest setting the coffee grinds pretty darn fine.

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

Black

Height

21.8 in.

14.2 in.

Width

9.2 in.

5.1 in.

Depth

12.8 in.

7.1 in.

Weight

28.7 lbs.

9 lbs.

Mahlkonig K30

Baratza Vario

Mahlkonig K30

Baratza Vario

Mahlkonig K30

Baratza Vario

Mahlkonig K30

Baratza Vario

Features

Grinder Type

Burr grinder

Grounds Bin

Yes

Dishwasher-Safe Parts

Yes

Safety Lock System

BPA-Free

Yes

Extras

Timer

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"

Mahlkonig K30

It is durable, and I have never had any mechanical problems with it.
Very quiet, great consistant grind, solid build, smart design!
It has good weight without being too heavy to pick up and move easily.
Works great, powerful, relatively quite, great choice of grinds, and value for the money.
The only thing I might wish for is better storage for excess power cord.

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

850 watts

180 watts

Warranty / Certifications

Certifications

ETL, CETL, GS, CE

UL, CSA, CE, EK

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)