Timemore Chestnut S5 Pro vs Wacaco Exagrind Pro-E

Technical comparison · Hand grinders

In brief

Exagrind Pro-E is the cheapest in its class. Chestnut S5 Pro is ahead on burr diameter; beyond that the two differ in supported brew methods, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, Chestnut S5 Pro ranks #3 of 13, Exagrind Pro-E #7.

Parameter
Identity
Use tier F1 — Entry F1 — Entry
Price
Price (€) ~90–200 € ~40–90 €
Universal specs
Weight (kg) 0.91 kg 0.55 kg
Category specs
Burr type — Conical
Burr diameter (mm) 48 mm 38 mm
Weight (g) 910 g 550 g
Supported brew methods Espresso, Moka pot, Pour over, French press Espresso, Moka pot, Pour over, French press, Cold brew
Adjustment type Stepped Stepped
Number of steps — 207
Burr material Stainless steel Stainless steel
Drive Manual Manual
Hopper capacity (g) — 24 g

The differences that matter

  • Burr diameter: Chestnut S5 Pro 48 mm vs Exagrind Pro-E 38 mm
  • Supported brew methods: Chestnut S5 Pro Espresso, Moka pot, Pour over, French press · Exagrind Pro-E Espresso, Moka pot, Pour over, French press, Cold brew

Which one to choose

Choose Chestnut S5 Pro if…

you value burr diameter.

See the Chestnut S5 Pro sheet →

Choose Exagrind Pro-E if…

It is the cheapest in its class.

See the Exagrind Pro-E sheet →

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