Compare Grinders


	Kingrinder	Timemore
MSRP
MSRP	$79	$699
Skill Level
Skill Level	Beginner	Intermediate
Type
Type	Manual	Electric
Activation
Activation	Hand Crank	Side Press Button
Grind Method
Grind Method	Conical Burr	Flat Burr
Burr Diameter
Burr Diameter	48 mm	78 mm
Adjustment
Adjustment	Stepped	Stepless
Adjustment Scale
Adjustment Scale	18 micron	1 micron
Dosing Method
Dosing Method	Manual	On/Off Button
Dosing Type
Dosing Type	Single Dose	Single-Dise
Retention
Retention	< .2 g	< 0.1 g
Grind Range
Grind Range	Full - Pour Over to Espresso	Full - Pour Over to Espresso
Time to Grind (18g)
Time to Grind (18g)	60	10
Motor RPM
Motor RPM	rpm	1100 rpm
Swappable Burrset
Swappable Burrset	No	No
Adjustable RPM
Adjustable RPM	No	Yes
Weight
Weight	0.5 kg	6.5 kg
Material
Material	Aluminum	Powder Coated Alumnimum
Dosing Cup
Dosing Cup	Threaded Catch Cup	Magnetic Aluminum Catch Cup

EspressoBot Comparison

Machine Overview

The first grinder, Kingrinder K2, is priced at $79 and is classified as a manual grinder aimed at beginners. In contrast, the Timemore Sculptor 078s, at a significantly higher price of $699, is a semi-automatic grinder targeting intermediate users. These differences in price and skill level highlight the contrasting markets they serve.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of grinding mechanisms, the Kingrinder K2 utilizes a 48mm conical burr made from steel, featuring a stepped adjustment method with an adjustment scale of 18 microns. Conversely, the Timemore Sculptor 078s employs a 78mm flat burr made from hardened steel and offers stepless adjustments with a precision scale of 1 micron. Both grinders feature single-dose hoppers, with the Kingrinder focusing on manual dosing, while the Timemore uses an on/off button for dosing convenience, offering benefits in user experience and control over grind consistency.

Features Comparison

Regarding features, the Kingrinder K2 does not have adjustable RPM, while the Timemore Sculptor 078s boasts adjustable RPM capabilities ranging from 800 to 1400. Both grinders cover a grind range suitable from pour-over to espresso. However, neither grinder allows swappable burrs, which might limit future adaptability for users looking to change burr types for varying grind profiles.

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