Compare Grinders


	Baratza	Timemore
MSRP
MSRP	$399	$699
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	Intermediate
Type
Type	Electric	Electric
Activation
Activation	Button	Side Press Button
Grind Method
Grind Method	Conical Burr	Flat Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	40 mm	78 mm
Adjustment
Adjustment	Stepped & Stepless	Stepless
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale		1 micron
Dosing Method
Dosing Method	Time	On/Off Button
Dosing Type
Dosing Type	Hopper	Single-Dise
Retention
Retention	< .1 g	< 0.1 g
Grind Range
Grind Range	Espresso	Full - Pour Over to Espresso
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	15	10
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	1100 rpm	1100 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	Yes	No
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	4.1 kg	6.5 kg
Material
Material	Stianless Steel	Powder Coated Alumnimum
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	No Information	Magnetic Aluminum Catch Cup

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The Baratza Sette 270 is priced at $399 and is suitable for intermediate users, while the Timemore Sculptor 078s retails for $699, also targeting intermediate skill levels. Both grinders fall under the category of semi-automatic machines. Thus, both are positioned towards a similar consumer demographic with different price points.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of grinding information, the Baratza Sette 270 employs a conical burr with a diameter of 40mm and features both stepped and stepless adjustments, which allows for a broad range of grind settings. It uses a hopper to store beans and has primary dosing calculated by time, enabling consistent results. Conversely, the Timemore Sculptor 078s utilizes a larger 78mm flat burr with a stepless adjustment mechanism, allowing for precise control with increments of just one micron. Its single-dosing hopper and on/off button dosing method add ease of use, making it advantageous for users wanting precise control over their grind size.

Features Comparison

In terms of features, the Baratza Sette 270 does not offer adjustable RPM and is limited to a fixed grinding speed of 1100 RPM. Its grind range is primarily focused on espresso, while it offers swappable burrs for maintenance and customization. On the other hand, the Timemore Sculptor 078s has adjustable RPM settings ranging from 800 to 1400, providing flexibility in grind speed, which is beneficial for different brewing methods. It covers a broader grind range from pour over to espresso but does not include swappable burrs, focusing instead on its advanced burr technology for efficiency.

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