Baratza Virtuoso (legacy) vs Eureka Mignon Crono Brew Coffee Grinder
Two grinders side by side. They differ on burr type, burr size, adjustment, hopper capacity. Burr type: the Baratza Virtuoso (legacy) has Conical, the Eureka Mignon Crono Brew Coffee Grinder has Flat.
Baratza Virtuoso (legacy)
Eureka Mignon Crono Brew Coffee Grinder
What actually differs
- Burr type: the Baratza Virtuoso (legacy) has Conical, the Eureka Mignon Crono Brew Coffee Grinder has Flat.
- The Eureka Mignon Crono Brew Coffee Grinder has larger burrs (50 mm against 40 mm for the Baratza Virtuoso (legacy)).
- Adjustment: the Baratza Virtuoso (legacy) has Stepped, the Eureka Mignon Crono Brew Coffee Grinder has Stepless.
- The Baratza Virtuoso (legacy) has a larger hopper (227 g against 150 g for the Eureka Mignon Crono Brew Coffee Grinder).
- Motor speed: the Baratza Virtuoso (legacy) has 550 rpm, the Eureka Mignon Crono Brew Coffee Grinder has 1350 rpm.
Which one should you buy?
Home coffee enthusiasts who need an electric conical burr grinder with stepped adjustment.
Choose it for an electric conical burr grinder that provides multiple stepped settings. It works for users who want Baratza's established grinder type with adjustment control.
Full specs and review →Filter and brew coffee drinkers
Aimed at filter brewing, this flat-burr grinder offers 50 mm burrs, stepless adjustment and a 150 g hopper. It is not made for espresso and is hopper-fed rather than single dose, so it fits filter fans.
Skip it if: You pull espresso shots
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- A larger hopper
- Larger burrs
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Baratza Virtuoso (legacy) | Eureka Mignon Crono Brew Coffee Grinder |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$ $150–400 | $$ $150–400 |
| Grinder type | Electric | Electric |
| Burr type | Conical | Flat |
| Burr size | 40 mm | 50 mm |
| Adjustment | Stepped | Stepless |
| Hopper capacity | 227 g | 150 g |
| Motor speed | 550 rpm | 1350 rpm |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: grinder type (Electric).
Baratza Virtuoso (legacy) vs Eureka Mignon Crono Brew Coffee Grinder: common questions
What is the main difference between the Baratza Virtuoso (legacy) and the Eureka Mignon Crono Brew Coffee Grinder?
Burr type: the Baratza Virtuoso (legacy) has Conical, the Eureka Mignon Crono Brew Coffee Grinder has Flat. The Eureka Mignon Crono Brew Coffee Grinder has larger burrs (50 mm against 40 mm for the Baratza Virtuoso (legacy)).
Do the Baratza Virtuoso (legacy) and the Eureka Mignon Crono Brew Coffee Grinder use the same burr type?
No. The Baratza Virtuoso (legacy) has Conical and the Eureka Mignon Crono Brew Coffee Grinder has Flat.
Is the Baratza Virtuoso (legacy) or the Eureka Mignon Crono Brew Coffee Grinder more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$ $150–400.