Baratza Forté BG vs Baratza Virtuoso+
Technical comparison · All-purpose grinders
Forté BG and Virtuoso+ are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F2), very different prices (~3.3×). Virtuoso+ costs less (~€229.95) and is the entry-level choice; Forté BG offers more capability at a higher price (~€749.95). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Forté BG
Baratza
F4 · Semi-professional
|
Virtuoso+
Baratza
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 749.95 € | 229.95 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 13 × 18 × 37 cm | 13 × 15 × 34 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 6 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Power (W) | 130 W | 80 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Burr type | Flat | Conical |
| Burr diameter (mm) | 54 mm | 40 mm |
| Single dose | No | No |
| Supported brew methods | Pour over, Drip filter, French press | Espresso, French press |
| Adjustment type | Stepped | Stepped |
| Drive | Electric | Electric |
| Hopper capacity (g) | 300 g | 300 g |
CoffeeSpecs Awards
Forté BG
No awards in this tier.
Virtuoso+
Lowest price range Intermediate
The lowest list price among the sheets in the All-purpose grinders category (intermediate tier): €230, as published by the manufacturer.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: Forté BG 749.95 € vs Virtuoso+ 229.95 € — Virtuoso+ wins (+226%)
- Burr diameter: Forté BG 54 mm vs Virtuoso+ 40 mm — Forté BG wins (+35%)
- Burr type: Forté BG Flat · Virtuoso+ Conical
- Supported brew methods: Forté BG Pour over, Drip filter, French press · Virtuoso+ Espresso, French press
Which one to choose
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