TIMEMORE - Sculptor 078

Timemore Sculptor 078 is probably the best pourover electric grinder before diminishing returns hit hard.

As stated above, two grinders is the solution at this price point You could get two very nice grinders that target both your needs separately. No single grinder will hit all these points without swapping burrs, which is often a bit of work. I'm currently using a two grinder setup (that is well under your budget) for this reason. I really enjoy my timemore 078s (1100 canadian) for our espresso. I have no issues with dark or light roasts in it. It's not perfect, but no grinder is. But for the price point, I am very happy. To go up from here price wise doesn't make sense to me unless you plan on swapping burrs regularly per bean. As for filter, I opted for a pietro with the pro burrs (670 cad). This is a manual grinder, but I absolutely adore it for it's clarity and vibrancy so far. If you want something that's a little better rounded for more beans, the 1zspresso max is a great option as well. And if you want something electric for filter, people have spoke highly of the timemore 078 with its turbo burrs. It's the same price as the espresso model above. Happy shopping

Spend whatever the Sculptor 078 costs and don't worry about it. I wouldn't recommend anything less, don't let the Ode 2 gang lead you astray.

Recently switched from a P64 with SSP Cast v2 burrs to a Timemore 078 for drip. The 078 is definitely superior and is outrageously good for fermented coffees

Turbo burrs. I haven’t had any issues other than some mild popcorning.

If you're needing to grind 60g at a time you can count the casa out, probably the P64 and varia too. The casa hopper (is it really a hopper?) supposedly holds 30g, I can comfortably feed it 37g in one go, but a 60g dose you'd definitely need to feed it in two parts. I think 60g would be pushing it for all of the hoppers you've mentioned, although I think both the ode and timemore have extended hoppers available if needed.

I moved from a ZP6 to the 078 a couple of months ago, and have been using it exclusively for filter since then. I ran a couple of kilos of defect roasts though it to get the seasoning underway, and I'd say it's probably had the best part of 2 kilos as regular use. I guess I should probably go back and do some side by side brews with the ZP6 as a sanity check now that I'm well acquainted with the 078, but I do feel that the 078 is a step up. Grind consistency appears better, or more notably the actual shape of the particles is weirdly uniform, there's no longer, shard like pieces, every particle is pretty much spherical. You also have the ability to separate off a good chunk of fines by updosing by around 0.3g and not using the knocker, which I do quite a lot. Brews have been very forgiving, very flattering, and extremely juicy. I'd put clarity above the ZP6, at least the way I tend to use it (lowest RPM, fines removed), but with a mixture of RPM control and the rotary knocker you've got a fair bit of scope to tune the grind to your tastes. Higher RPM does result in a notably more blendy Cup, which can work well for some beans. I will say, the RPM dial is in an awkward spot, so it really works best as a "set and forget" solution. Timemore are releasing a mk2 in spring IIRC, which has the RPM dial integrated into the on/off switch, as well as a redesigned hopper (the OG one does kinda suck, fair warning), easier access burr chamber, and a removable knocker section (for cleaning purposes, I guess?). So if you're not in a massive hurry, it might be worth holding out. They've also got a third burr geometry as well, the turbo burr is unchanged, but they've got a new multipurpose burr if you're into a mix of modern espresso and filter.

I would second the 064, or recommend the 078. The 078’s turbo burrs provide excellent pourover and machine coffee, while being able to hit espresso too. If you realllly want to focus more on espresso the 078s is great while still being able to pump out pretty good drip

The 078 is better for filter, and I assume the same with the 064. The S has burrs geared more towards espresso and has a different step down on the dial. I would not hesitate to get the 078 with turbo burrs again!

I’m going to disagree with both these people. The 078 with turbo burrs is ALMOST as good as my Pietro, which by far out preforms the ZP6 on every level.

TLDR: tried a bunch of grinders/burrs, settled on 078 and ode with SSP mp v1 (brew). Might move on from my zp6. I recently went down the grinder rabbit hole. I've had a zp6 for about two years. Regarding 64mm burrs, I sourced 2 fellow odes and swapped through: SSP mp v1(brew), SSP MP v2, ode gen 2, and 64mm sculptor turbo burrs doing side by sides. I brew via v60 and mainly brew ultralight/light washed and natural coffees. Looking for clarity, gen 2 burrs are too blendy for me. The 64mm turbos are a bit more clear but still not enough. MP v2 are good with vibrant acidity and clarity but definitely more astringent from the extra fines. I settled on the mp v1 (brew) burrs. They have the highest clarity, lowest body, but tend to be easier to brew to reduce astringency. In parallel I also sourced a timemore 078 and timemore 078ssp. The 078 SSP for brew has higher clarity but the intensity is dialed back compared to the 64 SSP mps. It's a different presentation. I really enjoyed the 078 turbo. Brews are high in clarity while retaining good body with added juiciness and sweetness. Noticably sweeter than the 078ssp. The build quality on the 078 is definitely superior to the ode. I don't think it's a fair comparison as price points are different. I'm keeping the 078 for naturals and funkier coffees in addition to washed. The ode with brew burrs will be focused for washed coffees. While yes you could jump straight to 80mm or 98mm recommendations, I think it makes sense to dabble in entry level flat burr grinders first so you can appreciate the difference. When you move into 80mm or 98mm there will be many types of burrs to help you achieve a certain brew, but the price point goes up substantially so it's hard to cycle through them all. You may very well find yourself needing two types of grinders to maximize coffees that are processed differently. For me I'm not a fan of Weber or zerno. I think the cost markup is a bit high for what it is. In addition to the p80, bookoo is rolling out an 80mm grinder also called the motto 80. Maybe worth looking into. Timemore m01 is another great hand grinder I've had the pleasure to use. Good clarity, body, juiciness, intensity and flavor progression. For me zp6 is clear but flavors and cup progression is not very cohesive. It leaves something to be desired. Another good guide for burr comparisons can be found here: https://www.robertasami.com/burrtopia

My first thought was the sculptor 078. I have one and am very impressed with it. The SSP burrs are really really nice, but I'm not sure how they fare with dark roast. The stock espresso burrs are supposed to be really good for dark roast and light roast, as well as capable of pour over if you like the occasional percolation. The grinder really is a tank and I know that some cafes and roasters use them commercially. The 64 mm is definitely not built to the same specs. The zerno Z1 1 would also fit your bill and be a smaller footprint, but quite a bit more expensive and difficult to get your hands on. Plus, I think the larger burrs are worth going for, especially on the sculptor. Those 78 mm burrs have about the same surface area as the eg1 due to their smaller inner diameter.

The Timemore 078 is an incredible grinder, if it's in your budget I highly recommend it. Don't get the 078s, that is mostly for espresso. The turbo burrs are a very rounded, juicy cup that has less pronounced acidity. If you want more of a acidity forward cup, I recommend getting the SSP MP burs. They can also do really great modern espresso and pour over, I think they're similar to the SSP lab sweet 64s The Ode Gen 2 is great, but I don't think it's going to last me forever. The stock burrs are a good middle ground with decent clarity, the SSP MPS are super clear and definitely my favorite over the stock burrs. If you can afford the 078 or 078 SSP, I think you should go for that

I personally use a timemore go as my daily driver. It's a portable grinder with built-in battery and motor. I think timemore have 3 newer versions like it, Whirly 01s, Millab E01 and Nutti OX. I don't if any other brand does this. I got issues with my hands (ligament surgery on left wrist and probably mild carpal tunnel on right hand) so hand grinders are usable but just a pain.

# **Without philosophizing in the answer, you have two options: a handgrinder, or electric grinder.** — ## **🔹 Hand Grinders** ### **High-End Options:** - **1Zpresso K-Ultra** – External adjustment, versatile for both pourover & espresso. - **1Zpresso J-Max** – 8.8-micron steps, optimized for espresso but handles pourover. - **Kinu M47 Phoenix / Classic** – Precise & durable, great for both. - **Comandante C40 MK4** – Ideal for pourover; needs *Red Clix* for better espresso dialing. - **Timemore Chestnut S3** – Stepless adjustment, more suited for pourover. - **1Zpresso ZP6** – Produces ultra-clean grinds, excelling in filter brews. ### **Mid-Range Options:** - **1Zpresso JX-Pro** – Espresso-friendly with finer adjustments than JX. - **Timemore Chestnut C3 ESP** – Budget option with espresso-compatible burrs, decent for pourover. - **1Zpresso X-Pro** – Compact, external adjustment, slower but espresso-capable. — ## **⚡ Electric Grinders** ### **High-End Options:** - **Mahlkönig EK43** – The gold standard in specialty coffee shops. - **Weber EG-1** – Premium single-dose grinder for all brew methods. - **Lagom P100** – High-performance, SSP burr options for precision grinding. ### **Mid-Range / Prosumer Options:** - **DF64 Gen 2 / DF64P / DF64E** – Affordable single-dose grinders, great for both. - **Niche Zero** – Top-tier single-dose grinder for espresso & pourover. - **Eureka Mignon Specialita** – Stepless adjustment, solid for espresso & can handle pourover. - **Fellow Opus** – Budget-friendly, designed for both espresso & filter brewing. - **Baratza Vario+ / Sette 270** – Great entry-level grinders with micro-adjustments for espresso. - **Timemore Sculptor 078 / 064S** – New contenders with solid grind consistency. ### **Budget-Friendly Options:** - **Fellow Ode Gen 2** (Needs *SSP burrs* for espresso) – Excellent for pourover, but needs mods for espresso. - **Baratza Encore ESP** – Beginner-friendly with stepped adjustments. - **Eureka Mignon Crono** – Simple & effective for both espresso & filter. — 🔎 **Check reviews before buying**—grind quality & user experience vary. Preferences are subjective!

K-Ultra will give you better performance, about Electric grinder look for Baratza Forté BG will give you better than you expect. If you prefer single dose look for Timemore Sculptor 078/078S or Ode2.