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Our drawing of the Baratza Virtuoso+, three-quarter view from the front right
Our drawing of the Breville Smart Grinder Pro, three-quarter view from the front right

Two products, and a counter we have not seen

Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder vs Smart Grinder Pro: which fits your counter

Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder is 5.1 in (13 cm) wide, 5.9 in (15 cm) deep and 13.4 in (34 cm) tall (baratza.com, 6 September 2026). Smart Grinder Pro is 6.3 in (16 cm) wide, 8.5 in (21.5 cm) deep (breville.com, 23 September 2026) and 15.3 in (38.9 cm) tall (breville.com, 6 September 2026). Depth separates them by more than anything else, 2.6 in (6.5 cm). With 8.5 in (21.5 cm) of depth or more, both fit; between 5.9 in (15 cm) and 8.5 in (21.5 cm) only the Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder clears; below 5.9 in (15 cm) neither does. Every figure behind this is a manufacturer's published dimension, and nobody has put a tape on one.

Five rows we can fill. A comparison table is usually the same length whatever is actually known. This one is as long as the evidence and no longer.

Back to the picker

Which takes less room, the Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder or the Smart Grinder Pro?

Depth separates them by more than anything else, 2.6 in (6.5 cm). With 8.5 in (21.5 cm) of depth or more, both fit; between 5.9 in (15 cm) and 8.5 in (21.5 cm) only the Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder clears; below 5.9 in (15 cm) neither does. Every figure behind this is a manufacturer's published dimension, and nobody has put a tape on one.

The two of them, on the figure this page turns on.

How do the Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder and Smart Grinder Pro compare, figure by figure?

Every figure is used the same way it is used on each machine's own page. Where published figures differ, neither is used as a number.
What decides itIf the counter is tightVirtuoso+ Coffee Grinder$249.95 at Baratza · Oct 29If you have the depthSmart Grinder Pro$199.95 at Breville · Oct 29The difference
5 rows we can fill
1 measure reads the same on every machine: Voltage.
WidthVirtuoso+ Coffee Grinder5.1 in (13 cm)smallerMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026Smart Grinder Pro6.3 in (16 cm)largerMANUFACTURER · 23 September 2026The difference1.2 in (3 cm)VIRTUOSO+ COFFEE GRINDER IS SMALLER
DepthVirtuoso+ Coffee Grinder5.9 in (15 cm)smallerMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026Smart Grinder Pro8.5 in (21.5 cm)largerMANUFACTURER · 23 September 2026The difference2.6 in (6.5 cm)VIRTUOSO+ COFFEE GRINDER IS SMALLER
HeightVirtuoso+ Coffee Grinder13.4 in (34 cm)smallerMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026Smart Grinder Pro15.3 in (38.9 cm)largerMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026The difference1.9 in (4.9 cm)VIRTUOSO+ COFFEE GRINDER IS SMALLER
Power ratingVirtuoso+ Coffee Grinder70 WsmallerMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026Smart Grinder Pro165 WlargerMANUFACTURER · 6 September 2026The difference95 WVIRTUOSO+ COFFEE GRINDER IS SMALLER
VoltageVirtuoso+ Coffee Grinder120 VMANUFACTURER · 3 September 2026Smart Grinder Pro120 VMANUFACTURER · 3 September 2026The differenceThe same
4 rows we will not fill · stated, not hidden
1 measure reads the same on every machine: Still missing before a fit answer.
WeightNot published by the makerThe Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder does not publish it.
Grind qualityNot ours to sayNot ours to say, nobody here has ground with one.
Reliability over five yearsNot ours to sayNot ours to say, we hold no service data.
Build qualityNot ours to sayNot ours to say, no unit has been handled here.
Still missing before a fit answerVirtuoso+ Coffee GrinderNothing outstandingSmart Grinder ProNothing outstandingThe differenceNot comparable
What the maker states
5 measures read the same on every machine: Voltage, Burr type, Built-in scale, Grinds direct to the portafilter, Manual or electric.
1 measure with no figure to compare: Motor speed.
WeightVirtuoso+ Coffee GrinderNot stated at the source we holdAs of 23 September 2026.Smart Grinder Pro2900 gBREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
VoltageVirtuoso+ Coffee Grinder120 VBARATZA.COM · 3 September 2026Smart Grinder Pro120 VASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 3 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Power drawVirtuoso+ Coffee Grinder70 WBARATZA.COM · 6 September 2026Smart Grinder Pro165 WASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Current drawVirtuoso+ Coffee Grinder0.8 ABARATZA.COM · 10 September 2026Smart Grinder Pro1.4 AASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Height with the hopper onVirtuoso+ Coffee Grindernot distinguishedBARATZA.COM · 6 September 2026Smart Grinder Prowith hopper (per catalogue's own assumption note; Breville does not itself state whether the 15.3in includes the hopper)BREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Burr typeVirtuoso+ Coffee GrinderConicalBARATZA.COM · 6 September 2026Smart Grinder ProConicalBREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Burr sizeVirtuoso+ Coffee Grinder40 mmBARATZA.COM · 6 September 2026Smart Grinder ProNot stated at breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Burr materialVirtuoso+ Coffee GrinderNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.Smart Grinder ProHardened Stainless Steel Conical BurrsASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Motor speedVirtuoso+ Coffee GrinderNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.Smart Grinder ProNot stated at assets.breville.comAs of 6 September 2026.The differenceNot comparable
Hopper capacityVirtuoso+ Coffee Grinder300 gBARATZA.COM · 6 September 2026Smart Grinder Pro510 gBREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Grind adjustmentVirtuoso+ Coffee Grinderstepped (threaded burr adjustment); step count not restated on the current pageBARATZA.COM · 6 September 2026Smart Grinder Prostepped, 60 settingsBREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
TimerVirtuoso+ Coffee GrinderThe Virtuoso+ will grind for a predetermined length of time, shown on the display (7) in seconds.ASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026Smart Grinder ProDisplays grind setting, grind size, number of shots or cups and current grind time.ASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Built-in scaleVirtuoso+ Coffee GrinderNoBARATZA.COM · 6 September 2026Smart Grinder ProNoBREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Grinds direct to the portafilterVirtuoso+ Coffee GrinderYesBARATZA.COM · 6 September 2026Smart Grinder ProYesBREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Manual or electricVirtuoso+ Coffee GrinderElectric6 September 2026Smart Grinder ProElectric6 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
WarrantyVirtuoso+ Coffee GrinderLimited Warranty for Baratza Grinders is 1 year from the original date of purchaseASSETS.BREVILLE.COM · 6 September 2026Smart Grinder Pro1 Year Limited WarrantyBREVILLE.COM · 10 September 2026The differenceNot comparable
Owner reports
What owners sayVirtuoso+ Coffee GrinderBeans that clog it: a two-year owner reports the grinder clogs regularly and wears through gaskets2026-09-1116 owner reports describe this machine.Smart Grinder ProThe first weeks: on a very early grind the motor's torque limiter audibly kicked in and the grinder stalled2026-09-1118 owner reports describe this machine.The differenceNot comparable
For and against
The evidence's own caseVirtuoso+ Coffee Grinder

For

  • Narrower than the other: 5.1 in (13 cm) against 6.3 in (16 cm) (manufacturer)
  • Shallower than the other: 5.9 in (15 cm) against 8.5 in (21.5 cm) (manufacturer)
  • Shorter than the other: 13.4 in (34 cm) against 15.3 in (38.9 cm) (manufacturer)

Against

  • Not stated at the source we hold: weight, burr material, motor speed.
Smart Grinder Pro

For

  • The maker states more of the sheet's own fields for this one than for any other in the category (14 of them) (manufacturer)

Against

  • Not stated at the source we hold: burr size, motor speed.
The differenceNot comparable
Its own pageSee the Virtuoso+ Coffee GrinderSee the Smart Grinder Pro

Every figure here is one the maker published; the difference beside it is our subtraction, in that line's own unit.

More comparisons with Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder (ZCG587): vs Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2, vs Skerton Pro Ceramic Coffee Mill (MMCS-2B)

More comparisons with Smart Grinder Pro (BCG820): vs Encore ESP Pro Coffee Grinder (ZCG595), vs Encore ESP Grinder

Which one for which kitchen?

The Smart Grinder Pro's hopper holds 18 oz of beans, about 510 g, and the Virtuoso+'s holds 300 g, and that is the larger of the two measured differences both makers state. The other is power, 165 W against 70 W on the two rating plates. Both grinders use conical burrs, both adjust in steps, both show the grind time on a display, and both carry a one-year warranty, so none of those splits the pair.

What does split it is the job. Breville lists 60 grind settings for the Smart Grinder Pro, running from espresso to French press, and ships it with portafilter cradles for 50 to 54 mm and 58 mm baskets, so it can grind straight into the portafilter of an espresso machine. Baratza's page gives the Virtuoso+ 40 mm burrs and a timer that runs in 0.1 second steps, and a dosing cup for a portafilter is a separate purchase. Choose the Smart Grinder Pro if the grinder has to feed an espresso machine, or if you fill the hopper once for several days. Choose the Virtuoso+ if 300 g in the hopper covers you and you have no use for the cradles; it is also the lighter load on a shared outlet.

Where can you buy them?

What each merchant showed, and the day we looked.

ItemMerchantAvailabilityPriceReturnsRoute
Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder (ZCG587)Baratzathe brand's own storeCheck the shop's page for stockPrice: Oct 29: Oct 29$249.95Check the seller's return window before you buy.
Check price at AmazonAdd to Amazon cart
Baratza$249.95Oct 29View at Baratza
Smart Grinder Pro (BCG820)Brevillethe brand's own storeCheck the shop's page for stockPrice: Oct 29: Oct 29$199.95Check the seller's return window before you buy.
Check price at AmazonAdd to Amazon cart
Breville$199.95Oct 29View at Breville

What do owners report about each?

Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder

Sixteen reports describe the Virtuoso Plus.

Most reported

  • reaching the hopper4 reports · 2 sources
  • how loud it is4 reports · 2 sources

As of 11 September 2026. We quote owners in their own words; it is never a measurement or a fit answer.

Read all owner reports on the Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder page

Smart Grinder Pro

Eighteen reports describe the Smart Grinder Pro.

Most reported

  • reaching the hopper6 reports · 4 sources
  • how it holds up3 reports · 2 sources

As of 11 September 2026. We quote owners in their own words; it is never a measurement or a fit answer.

Read all owner reports on the Smart Grinder Pro page

Your counter decides it.

If the counter is tight: the Virtuoso+ Coffee. If you have the depth: the Smart Grinder Pro.

Between 5.9 in (15 cm) and 8.5 in (21.5 cm) only the Virtuoso+ Coffee Grinder (ZCG587) clears. At 8.5 in (21.5 cm) or more the depth decides nothing, and under 5.9 in (15 cm) neither of them fits. (manufacturer)

We are not picking one. Your counter picks it, and yours is the measurement missing from this page.

Measure from the very back of the item to the very front, at its deepest point.

Every grinder we hold