Grinder comparison
Baratza Virtuoso+ vs Hario Skerton Pro
The Baratza Virtuoso+ makes the smaller adjustments (25 µm a step against 150.5 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.
Side by side
| Baratza Virtuoso+ | Hario Skerton Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Setting format | Number | Click |
| Finer direction | Lower numbers | Lower numbers |
| Smallest adjustment | 25 µm | 150.5 µm |
| Steps from espresso to French press | 26 | 4 |
| Espresso setting~250 µm | 2 | 1 clicks |
| Moka pot setting~350 µm | 6 | 1 clicks |
| AeroPress setting~450 µm | 10 | 2 clicks |
| V60 setting~560 µm | 14 | 3 clicks |
| Chemex setting~700 µm | 20 | 4 clicks |
| French press setting~900 µm | 28 | 5 clicks |
| Kalita Wave setting~600 µm | 16 | 3 clicks |
| Cold brew setting~1100 µm | 36 | 6 clicks |
| Siphon setting~650 µm | 18 | 3 clicks |
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.
Convert between them
- Baratza Virtuoso+ to Hario Skerton Pro
- Hario Skerton Pro to Baratza Virtuoso+
- Baratza Virtuoso+ settings
- Hario Skerton Pro settings
Questions
Which grinder has finer adjustment, the Baratza Virtuoso+ or the Hario Skerton Pro?
The Baratza Virtuoso+ makes the smaller adjustments (25 µm a step against 150.5 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 14 on the Baratza Virtuoso+ and 3 clicks on the Hario Skerton Pro.