1Zpresso J-Ultra vs Timemore Chestnut C5 Pro

Technical comparison · Hand grinders

In brief

J-Ultra and Chestnut C5 Pro are not direct competitors: different use classes. Chestnut C5 Pro is the entry-level choice; J-Ultra offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
1Zpresso J-Ultra J-Ultra 1Zpresso F4 · Semi-professional
Awards —
Identity
Use tier F4 — Semi-professional F1 — Entry
Price
Price (€) ~90–200 € ~90–200 €
Price updated on 09/2026 —
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) — 5.3 × 5.3 × 17.2 cm
Weight (kg) — 0.64 kg
Category specs
Capacity per grind (g) 40 g 30 g
Burr diameter (mm) 48 mm 42 mm
Weight (g) 700 g 640 g
Adjustment type Stepped Stepped
Number of steps — 48
Drive — Manual

CoffeeSpecs Awards

J-Ultra

Best value Semi-professional

Best balance of technical score and price among the 3 sheets in the Hand grinders category (semi-professional tier): technical score 100/100. The price used is the sheet's estimated range.

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Lowest price range Semi-professional

The lowest estimated price range among the sheets in the Hand grinders category (semi-professional tier): 90–200 €. It is an editorial estimate, not a selling price.

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Chestnut C5 Pro

No awards in this tier.

The differences that matter

  • Burr diameter: J-Ultra 48 mm vs Chestnut C5 Pro 42 mm
  • Capacity per grind: J-Ultra 40 g vs Chestnut C5 Pro 30 g

Which one to choose

Choose J-Ultra if…

you value burr diameter and capacity per grind.

See the J-Ultra sheet →

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