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	Kingrinder	Timemore
MSRP
MSRP	$129	$699
Skill Level
Skill Level	Intermediate	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	16 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	0.7 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 Kingrinder K6 and Timemore Sculptor 078s are two espresso grinders positioned for intermediate users, albeit at very different price points. The K6 is a manual grinder priced at $129, while the Sculptor 078s, a semi-automatic option, comes with a significantly higher MSRP of $699. The differing skill levels that both cater to remain the same, emphasizing a focus on users who are more acquainted with espresso preparation.

Brewing Comparison

In terms of grinding information, the Kingrinder K6 utilizes a conical burr grinding method with a 48mm burr diameter made from stainless steel. It features a stepped adjustment system, allowing for a grind range suitable for both pour-over and espresso, with a 16-micron adjustment scale. On the other hand, the Timemore Sculptor 078s employs a flat burr grinding method with a larger 78mm burr diameter made from hardened steel. This grinder offers a stepless adjustment mechanism, facilitating precise control over grind size, while it also utilizes a single-dose hopper to minimize retention, achieving under 0.1 g of leftover coffee grounds.

Features Comparison

Regarding key features, the K6 does not offer adjustable RPM but maintains a full grind range from pour-over to espresso. It lacks swappable burrs, which may limit customization. Comparatively, the Sculptor 078s boasts adjustable RPM capabilities, allowing grind speed changes from 800 to 1400 RPM. It also maintains a similar grind range as the K6 while utilizing a magnetic aluminum catch cup for ease of use, but like the K6, it does not support swappable burrs.

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