Varia ORBI PRO – the ORBI with Home Dock and a second scale
The ORBI stands in the Home Dock, with the cup beneath it. Two scales work at the same time: one in the base of the dock, one under the cup. You see what goes into the brew and what arrives in the cup – which gives you more to work with when refining a recipe step by step.
The ORBI PRO is newly announced and available to pre-order from us. At World of Coffee 2026 in Brussels, the ORBI platform received the Best New Product Award from the Specialty Coffee Association.
At its core, it is the same ORBI as in the portable version: espresso, filter coffee and capsules in one device, 130 ml boiler, 58 mm basket, PID control (0.1 °C) and 4000 mAh battery. Espresso and capsules run with programmable pre-infusion and pressure profiling, filter coffee with a programmable flow profile.
Two scales, one recipe
The scale under the cup measures the output and stops the brew at the target weight. The scale in the dock base adds a view of the input. Both measure in 0.01 g increments. This simultaneous view is made for anyone who doesn't just want to repeat a recipe, but wants to understand what was different between two brews.
With the precision basket
According to Varia, the ORBI PRO comes with the ORBI Precision Espresso Basket: 20 g, straight walls, a 0.8 mm thick base and 650 laser-drilled holes with a diameter of 0.26 mm, formed from a single piece of 420 stainless steel.
At a glance
| Configuration |
ORBI brewer in the Home Dock |
| Brewing methods |
Espresso, filter, capsule |
| Scales |
cup scale and dock scale, 0.01 g |
| Basket |
58 mm, Precision Basket 20 g |
| Boiler |
130 ml |
| Temperature |
PID control, 0.1 °C |
| Dimensions |
86 × 141 × 387 mm, approx. 2516 g |
| Colours |
Black, White, Silver, Sand, Ruby, Forest |
Specifications and what's in the box
| Profiles |
Pre-infusion and pressure profile for espresso and capsules, flow profile for filter |
| Battery |
4000 mAh, charging via USB-C at 30 W |
| Heat-up |
approx. 2–3 minutes for 60 ml from 24 °C, approx. 5 minutes for 130 ml to 92 °C |
| Brews per charge |
6–8 espressos with hot water (92 °C), 2–3 with room-temperature water, depending on the recipe |
| Rated power |
100 W |
| Controls |
2.8-inch touchscreen |
| Connectivity |
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Material |
metal, silicone |
| Capsules |
compatible with Nespresso-format capsules according to Varia |
| Paper filters |
flat Varia paper filters in size 45 (FLO 45 / ORBI 45) |
| In the box |
ORBI brewer, Home Dock, 58 mm espresso basket, capsule insert, filter insert, tamper, group head gasket, lid seal |
| Brand |
Varia |
Who it's for
For the coffee corner at home where you want to develop, compare and refine recipes – espresso in the morning, filter in the afternoon, a capsule now and then. A good fit if you like to understand why a brew tastes the way it does.
If you mostly brew on the go, the more affordable, portable Varia ORBI will serve you well; the dock can be added separately later. Jackson, our AI advisor, helps you narrow down which version suits you. Coffee Coaching Club is the exclusive Swiss importer of Varia. You'll find the full range in our Varia collection.
Roastery tip: Beans you know well are ideal for refining. As an espresso reference, we like to use Nutty Delight or Cozy Chocolate, and for maximum body without acidity Very Nutty. For filter, our light omni roasts Wild Peach and Bright Cassis are a good match. That's our recommendation, one of many.
What goes with it
Frequently asked questions about the Varia ORBI PRO
What is the difference between the ORBI PRO and the ORBI?
The ORBI PRO consists of the ORBI brewer and the Home Dock. The dock adds a second scale in the base, which works together with the scale under the cup. The portable ORBI only has the cup scale.
What do the two scales show?
The scale under the cup measures what arrives in the brew and stops it at the target weight. The scale in the dock also makes the input visible. Both measure in 0.01 g increments.
Which basket comes with the ORBI PRO?
According to Varia, the ORBI Precision Espresso Basket: 58 mm, 20 g, straight walls and 650 laser-drilled holes with a diameter of 0.26 mm.
Which capsules and paper filters fit?
Varia describes the capsule module as compatible with Nespresso-format capsules. For filter coffee, the ORBI needs Varia's flat paper filters in size 45 (FLO 45 or ORBI 45).
When will it ship?
The product is newly announced and listed with us as a pre-order. We will ship as soon as the first delivery has reached us.
