1Zpresso X-Ultra vs Baratza Virtuoso+

The 1Zpresso X-Ultra makes the smaller adjustments (5 µm a step against 25 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.

Side by side

	1Zpresso X-Ultra	Baratza Virtuoso+
Setting format	Click	Number
Finer direction	Lower numbers	Lower numbers
Smallest adjustment	5 µm	25 µm
Steps from espresso to French press	129	26
Espresso setting~250 µm	0.5.0	2
Moka pot setting~350 µm	1.0.9	6
AeroPress setting~450 µm	1.2.9	10
V60 setting~560 µm	1.5.1	14
Chemex setting~700 µm	2.1.9	20
French press setting~900 µm	2.5.9	28
Kalita Wave setting~600 µm	1.5.9	16
Cold brew setting~1100 µm	3.3.8	36
Siphon setting~650 µm	2.0.9	18

This compares how the grinders adjust, not build quality, burr type or price. Settings come from one shared particle-size scale fitted from the Honest Coffee Guide and are a starting point.

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Questions

Which grinder has finer adjustment, the 1Zpresso X-Ultra or the Baratza Virtuoso+?

The 1Zpresso X-Ultra makes the smaller adjustments (5 µm a step against 25 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.

Can I use the same setting on both?

No. A V60 grind is about 1.5.1 on the 1Zpresso X-Ultra and 14 on the Baratza Virtuoso+.