Timemore Chestnut X-Lite vs Wacaco Exagrind Pro-E
Technical comparison · Hand grinders
Chestnut X-Lite and Exagrind Pro-E are not direct competitors: different use classes, very different prices (~5×). Exagrind Pro-E is the entry-level choice; Chestnut X-Lite offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Chestnut X-Lite
Timemore
F3 · Advanced
|
Exagrind Pro-E
Wacaco
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~200–450 € | ~40–90 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight (kg) | — | 0.55 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Burr type | Conical | Conical |
| Burr diameter (mm) | 42 mm | 38 mm |
| Weight (g) | — | 550 g |
| Supported brew methods | Espresso, Pour over, French press | Espresso, Moka pot, Pour over, French press, Cold brew |
| Adjustment type | Stepped | Stepped |
| Number of steps | 24 | 207 |
| Burr material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Drive | Manual | Manual |
| Hopper capacity (g) | — | 24 g |
The differences that matter
- Number of steps: Chestnut X-Lite 24 vs Exagrind Pro-E 207
- Burr diameter: Chestnut X-Lite 42 mm vs Exagrind Pro-E 38 mm
- Supported brew methods: Chestnut X-Lite Espresso, Pour over, French press · Exagrind Pro-E Espresso, Moka pot, Pour over, French press, Cold brew
Which one to choose
Choose Exagrind Pro-E if…
you value number of steps. It is the cheapest in its class.
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