Turin SK40 vs Varia VS3 Grinder
Two grinders side by side. They differ on burr size, hopper capacity, motor speed. The Turin SK40 has larger burrs (40 mm against 38 mm for the Varia VS3 Grinder).
Turin SK40
Varia VS3 Grinder
What actually differs
- The Turin SK40 has larger burrs (40 mm against 38 mm for the Varia VS3 Grinder).
- The Turin SK40 has a larger hopper (40 g against 30 g for the Varia VS3 Grinder).
- Motor speed: the Turin SK40 has 400 rpm, the Varia VS3 Grinder has 170 rpm.
Which one should you buy?
People who brew both espresso and filter coffee
People who brew both espresso and filter get a single-dose grinder with 40 mm conical burrs and stepless adjustment. Its 40 g hopper and 400 rpm motor reflect a small, deliberate design.
Skip it if: You want flat burrs, as this grinder uses 40 mm conical burrs.
Full specs and review →People who brew both espresso and filter coffee
Suits people who brew both espresso and filter and want single-dose grinding with a compact body. Its 30 g hopper and 170 rpm motor limit batch size and grinding speed.
Skip it if: You want to grind large batches at once.
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- Larger burrs
- A larger hopper
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Turin SK40 | Varia VS3 Grinder |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$ $150–400 | $$ $150–400 |
| Grinder type | Electric | Electric |
| Burr type | Conical | Conical |
| Burr size | 40 mm | 38 mm |
| Adjustment | Stepless | Stepless |
| Grind range | All-purpose | All-purpose |
| Single-dose | Yes | Yes |
| Hopper capacity | 40 g | 30 g |
| Motor speed | 400 rpm | 170 rpm |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: grinder type (Electric); burr type (Conical); adjustment (Stepless); grind range (All-purpose); single-dose (Yes); warranty (1 year).
Turin SK40 vs Varia VS3 Grinder: common questions
What is the main difference between the Turin SK40 and the Varia VS3 Grinder?
The Turin SK40 has larger burrs (40 mm against 38 mm for the Varia VS3 Grinder). The Turin SK40 has a larger hopper (40 g against 30 g for the Varia VS3 Grinder).
Do the Turin SK40 and the Varia VS3 Grinder use the same burr type?
Yes, both use Conical.
Is the Turin SK40 or the Varia VS3 Grinder more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$ $150–400.