Discover the Timemore Sculptor – a compact and powerful coffee grinder for discerning coffee lovers. With its innovative technology and stylish design, it sets new standards in the world of coffee grinding.
Timemore Sculptor 078 – for filter coffee (pour-over, French press, siphon)
- Grinding mechanism (burrs): 78 mm Turbo Burrs – three-row, pyramid-shaped teeth (“Turborotor”), designed for uniform grinding with a relatively wide particle distribution and reduced fines – ideal for filter coffee
- Brewing methods: specialized in pour-over, French press and siphon; not suitable for espresso.
- Grind setting adjustment: stepped, with 36 steps
- Motor: 400 W brushless motor with PID control, continuously variable from 800 to 1,400 rpm – low vibration and durable
- Design & Construction: Metal housing (aluminum & stainless steel), magnetic lid for container, magnetic collection container, patented rotary beater for residue reduction
- Capacity: Bean hopper approx. 30 g beans, coffee grounds container suitable for e.g. 58 mm portafilters
- Tasting profile: Excellent for light, naturally processed or experimental roasts – finely nuanced and clear, but less good with espresso or darker roasts.
Timemore Sculptor 078S – all-rounder with an espresso focus
- Grinding mechanism (burrs): 78 mm flat burrs, designed for high fineness and narrow particle distribution – particularly suitable for espresso, but also excellent for filter coffee
- Brewing methods: suitable for pour-over, French press, siphon and espresso
- Grind setting adjustment: Stepless – allows for very fine increments, ideal for dial-in espresso.
- Fine adjustment: finer thread pitch than on the 078 – allows for more precise control during grinding.
- Motor & Design: Identical to 078: 400 W brushless motor, 800–1,400 RPM, same construction and features such as magnetic elements and rotary tappet -
-Practical experience: Many users report that the 078S is particularly well-suited for espresso, with a fuller texture and at the same time clear acidity – often described as sweet, velvety and clean in filter coffee.
Comparison table
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feature
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Sculptor 078
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Sculptor 078S
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Burr type
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Turbo Burrs (pyramidal)
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Flat Burrs
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grind setting adjustment
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Stepped (36 steps)
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Stepless (finer areas)
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Suitable for espresso?
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❌ No
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✅ Yes
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Refinement in the espresso range
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limited
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Excellent control, fine adjustment
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Filter coffee profile
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Clarity, complexity
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Sweet, clean, velvety
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Thread clearance / Precision
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coarser
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Finer (easier to dial in)
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Are interchangeable burrs possible?
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Yes, but step adjustment remains
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Yes, the exchange remains stepless.
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Recommendation: Which grinder is suitable?
- Filter coffee only? → 078: for maximum clarity, superior filter quality, excellent results with light roasts.
- Filter + Espresso – one device for everything? → 078S: Versatile, more finely adjustable, suitable for espresso and still very good for filter coffee.
- Pure espresso users? → The 078S is clearly superior due to its stepless adjustment, fine grind profile, and consistent extraction.
Further information
- It is possible to swap burrs (e.g., Turbo ↔ Flat), but the grind setting mechanism remains the same: the 078 remains stepped, the 078S remains stepless, even after swapping burrs.
- Quality control: Some users have occasionally reported grinding problems (e.g., metal abrasion or inconsistency) with the 078S – however, such cases seem to be relatively rare and are being addressed by the manufacturer.
Conclusion
- Sculptor 078: Excellent for filter coffee fans who prefer maximum clarity and nuances – with a stepped, reliable grinder.
- Sculptor 078S: The all-rounder – excellent control, suitable for espresso, and very good filter performance. If you need both, this is the perfect choice.
Timemore Sculptor 064S – Versatile all-round version
- Burr type: 64 mm flat burrs – optimized for espresso fineness, also suitable for filter coffee
- Grind setting adjustment: stepless – highest precision with a fine setting for espresso and a medium grind for filter coffee.
- RPM setting: 800–1200 rpm
- Motor & Workflow: Brushless, magnetic collection, rotary hammer, low retention
- Suitable for espresso and filter coffee
Recommendation
- Filter + Espresso (one device for both) → Sculptor 064S: stepless grind setting makes precise dialing possible, suitable for espresso and filter.
- Espresso users only → also 064S, as the stepped version (064) does not offer a fine espresso range.
Conclusion
- Sculptor 064S: a versatile all-rounder – excellent espresso suitability thanks to stepless flat burrs, and also capable of producing a filter coffee grind, although not as pure as with the pure Turbo design. Ideal for those who value flexibility or use different brewing methods.
The Timemore Sculptor impresses with its combination of innovation, quality, and user-friendliness. Experience coffee enjoyment at the highest level with this unique coffee grinder.
