Love it!

Love this machine. Easy to use right out of the box. If you are a fan of syrupy espresso from light and medium light beans you will love this grinder. Solid and easy to clean. It’s pretty quiet too.

Overall positive experience once I got through the pain of setting it up. I purchased this mid-range single shot grinder for my daily espresso. The use of the power button was not clear and I quickly became frustrated when it didn’t start by twisting the knob from the off position to one of the grinder speed positions. I later learned through trial and error that you start it by pressing the knob inwards rather than twisting it! I didn’t see this clarification in the user manual. Additionally, the recommended setting of 2-5 for espresso grind produced a grind that was way too coarse and I had to crank the adjustment dangerously close to zero to even get into the ballpark for a decent grind for espresso. It was only after staying up all night and poring over the user manual that I discovered a way to recalibrate the grind settings to make the usable by repositioning the ring outside the upper burr housing. This requires removing three tiny screws with the tool provided. Once all that frustration was in the rearview mirror, it has been working seamlessly so far. Buyers should be aware of these quirks during the setup. I almost returned it.

Upgraded from a Fellow Opus 1st gen and it’s an entirely different ballgame now. The quality of the varia is outstanding, it’s much quieter and retention is next to nothing. Shots are *far* more consistent and frankly better tasting, and the workflow is far more fun. Highly recommend this VS4.