Varia VS6 Grinder vs Weber Workshops EG-1 Grinder
Two grinders side by side. They differ on burr size, adjustment. The Weber Workshops EG-1 Grinder has larger burrs (80 mm against 58 mm for the Varia VS6 Grinder).
Varia VS6 Grinder
Weber Workshops EG-1 Grinder
What actually differs
- The Weber Workshops EG-1 Grinder has larger burrs (80 mm against 58 mm for the Varia VS6 Grinder).
- Adjustment: the Varia VS6 Grinder has Stepless, the Weber Workshops EG-1 Grinder has Stepped.
- The Varia VS6 Grinder sits in a lower typical price band than the Weber Workshops EG-1 Grinder ($$$ $400–800 against $$$$ $800+).
Which one should you buy?
People who brew both espresso and filter coffee
Suits people who brew both espresso and filter coffee on a compact single-dose grinder with stepless adjustment. The trade-off is a small 80 g hopper and 58 mm burrs.
Skip it if: You need a large hopper for batch grinding.
Full specs and review →People who brew both espresso and filter coffee
An electric single-dose grinder with 80 mm flat burrs that covers espresso through filter, making it a one-grinder solution. The compromise is stepped adjustment, which gives less room for fine tuning than a stepless design.
Skip it if: You want fine tuning, as adjustment is stepped rather than stepless.
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- A lower typical price band
- Larger burrs
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | Varia VS6 Grinder | Weber Workshops EG-1 Grinder |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$ $400–800 | $$$$ $800+ |
| Grinder type | Electric | Electric |
| Burr type | Flat | Flat |
| Burr size | 58 mm | 80 mm |
| Adjustment | Stepless | Stepped |
| Grind range | All-purpose | All-purpose |
| Single-dose | Yes | Yes |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: grinder type (Electric); burr type (Flat); grind range (All-purpose); single-dose (Yes).
Varia VS6 Grinder vs Weber Workshops EG-1 Grinder: common questions
What is the main difference between the Varia VS6 Grinder and the Weber Workshops EG-1 Grinder?
The Weber Workshops EG-1 Grinder has larger burrs (80 mm against 58 mm for the Varia VS6 Grinder). Adjustment: the Varia VS6 Grinder has Stepless, the Weber Workshops EG-1 Grinder has Stepped.
Do the Varia VS6 Grinder and the Weber Workshops EG-1 Grinder use the same burr type?
Yes, both use Flat.
Is the Varia VS6 Grinder or the Weber Workshops EG-1 Grinder more expensive?
The Varia VS6 Grinder is $$$ $400–800 and the Weber Workshops EG-1 Grinder is $$$$ $800+. Check the retailer for today's price.