Timemore Chestnut C5 Pro vs Wacaco Exagrind Pro-E

Technical comparison · Hand grinders

In brief

Exagrind Pro-E is the cheapest in its class. Chestnut C5 Pro and Exagrind Pro-E sit in the same category (hand grinders). Chestnut C5 Pro is ahead on: burr diameter. Exagrind Pro-E is ahead on: number of steps. On the category's technical index, Chestnut C5 Pro ranks #5 of 12, Exagrind Pro-E #6.

Parameter
Identity
Use tier F1 — Entry F1 — Entry
Price
Price (€) ~90–200 € ~40–90 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 5.3 × 5.3 × 17.2 cm —
Weight (kg) 0.64 kg 0.55 kg
Category specs
Burr type — Conical
Capacity per grind (g) 30 g —
Burr diameter (mm) 42 mm 38 mm
Weight (g) 640 g 550 g
Supported brew methods — Espresso, Moka pot, Pour over, French press, Cold brew
Adjustment type Stepped Stepped
Number of steps 48 207
Burr material — Stainless steel
Drive Manual Manual
Hopper capacity (g) — 24 g

The differences that matter

  • Number of steps: Chestnut C5 Pro 48 vs Exagrind Pro-E 207
  • Burr diameter: Chestnut C5 Pro 42 mm vs Exagrind Pro-E 38 mm

Which one to choose

Choose Chestnut C5 Pro if…

you value burr diameter.

See the Chestnut C5 Pro sheet →

Choose Exagrind Pro-E if…

you value number of steps. It is the cheapest in its class.

See the Exagrind Pro-E sheet →

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