Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
Baratza 586 Baratza Virtuoso Coffee Grinder
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
379
Old Reviews
195
Unverified
79
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1.57 meters
SIZE
141.75 grams
WEIGHT
Review Analysis - 105 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Coffee
36grinder, grind, drip, virtuoso, grinds
+83%
-17%
" ... NYT rated this their top coffee grinder. ... the Breville likes the coffee pretty fine ... and many coffee grinders (mr. coffee, cuisinart, cheap krups) do not grind fine enough. ... "
" ... Coffee tastes 100% better using this grinder. ... Nothing is as good as coffee from the $5K machine made by a professional barista, but this grinder is as good as it gets at home. ... "
" ... After a month of using it, I love this coffee grinder! ... "
" ... 10/10 Coffee every time. ... I thought all of the talk about getting better flavor coffee with a burr was bs, but I was extremely wrong. ... "
" ... And when I make coffee for several people not only does it take forever, but I switch from drip to a french press which requires adjusting the grind size — that takes a bit do, and then it needs to be rest to for drip. ... "
" ... Using a grinder is how you make the best coffee ... "
" ... This was a gift for my husband - a coffee connoisseur - and he loves it. ... "
" ... I have a strong passion for coffee and making it with excellence. ... I basically have a small coffee shop in my kitchen, mostly tailored to espresso. ... "
Cleaning
19grind, grounds, easy to clean, coffee, hopper
+63%
-37%
" ... Also I find it to be a lot cleaner to use, the old capresso left grinds all over the counter no matter how careful I was. ... Cleanup is very easy, I do it once a week, very easy to disassemble and get access to the grinding chamber with a brush like this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OORIAM/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_55 ... "
" ... Grind is clean and well defined. ... "
" ... It seemed to be a really solid, excellent grinder. ... "
" ... Love this grinder. ... "
" ... I do a monthly maintenance and clean the burrs, silicone washer and wash the reservoir, then shake out the grinds that I can't vac out. ... "
" ... Works great, would like the holder to be a little easier to clean and be dishwasher safe. ... "
" ... I get the grind I love in easy-to-use, easy-to-clean quiet coffee grinder. ... "
" ... So yes, it was more than 4 times the cost of a replacement blade grinder, but our coffee is rich and flavorful and gunk-free, and we have an appliance that is well-built, seems reliable, and looks good on the counter. ... "
Product Reliability
17grinder, stopped working, grinders
+53%
-47%
" ... I’ve owned one five years no problems. ... "
" ... Worked great first time ... "
" ... Replaces a Bodem that operated well for over 10 years. ... "
" ... this replaced my prior Virtuoso grinder which I have had for close to 15 years. ... "
" ... I would have bought this a long time ago, if I had known how convenient it was. ... I look forward to using this for many years to come, and am happy that I purchased the Virtuoso vs. the Encore, let alone other competing units. ... "
" ... I couldn't have asked for better service, and the new machine (which I've had now for a few months) works flawlessly. ... "
" ... I will update this review over time, but after 24 hours I am delighted with the purchase. ... "
" ... much improved over my previous burr grinder that lasted less than six months (Bodum Bistro). ... "
Build Quality
15virtuoso, gasket, solid, machine, hopper
+47%
-53%
" ... The side switch is very cheaply made. ... "
" ... The opaque plastic makes it a bit hard to see how many beans remain and whether the top is on or off. ... "
" ... When I inspected the parts, I noticed the silicone gasket had a tear in it, and the product doesn't work properly. ... "
" ... Made a number of attempts then the gasket ripped so I had to send it back. ... "
" ... Seems like it does a good grinding job but who cares if it's this flimsy? ... "
" ... Other people have complained about how the knob falls off all the time. ... "
Price
11worth, well worth, money, grinder, expensive
+91%
-9%
" ... For the extra money I paid for this grinder, it's definitely worth it. ... "
" ... I'm not sure how much the justifies the price difference. ... "
" ... That alone almost makes it worth the price. ... "
" ... I did some research and I actually just went with the Baratza Encore to save some money and still keep in line with the Baratza set up (I have a Sette for my espresso needs). ... "
" ... I still love the Virtuoso and would recommend it to anyone as one of the best if not THE best in this price range. ... "
" ... I spent a lot of time looking over reviews and researching this before buying. ... "
" ... It is expensive, but of very hight quality. ... "
" ... To start, this grinder to this day is still the best price/value you can find. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 1.57 meters
Weight: 141.75 grams
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