Niche Duo vs Timemore Bricks 01S

Technical comparison · All-purpose grinders

In brief

Duo and Bricks 01S are not direct competitors: different use classes. Bricks 01S is the entry-level choice; Duo offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Niche Duo Duo Niche F4 · Semi-professional
Awards —
Identity
Launch year 2023 —
Use tier F4 — Semi-professional F1 — Entry
Price
Price (€) ~450–1000 € —
Price updated on 09/2026 —
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 13.5 × 23 × 35.5 cm —
Weight (kg) 5 kg 2.6 kg
Category specs
Burr type Flat —
Burr diameter (mm) 83 mm —
Retention (g) 0 g —
Single dose Yes —
Supported brew methods Espresso, Drip filter Espresso, Pour over
Adjustment type Stepless Stepped
Number of steps — 150
Drive Electric Electric
Hopper capacity (g) — 40 g

CoffeeSpecs Awards

Duo

Most capable Semi-professional

Highest technical score among the 5 sheets in the All-purpose grinders category (semi-professional tier): 60/100.

How we assign awards →
Bricks 01S

No awards in this tier.

The differences that matter

  • Supported brew methods: Duo Espresso, Drip filter · Bricks 01S Espresso, Pour over
  • Adjustment type: Duo Stepless · Bricks 01S Stepped

Which one to choose

Choose Bricks 01S if…

It is the most capable in its class.

See the Bricks 01S sheet →

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