The catch
OXO Brew Compact Conical Burr Grinder
An outlet is required, and the timed cutoff does not weigh the coffee.
Side by side
OXO Compact vs TIMEMORE C5 Pro: OXO fits a shared 30 g dose, while C5’s 25 g cup calls for a second batch
Quick verdict
At home, OXO Compact is the choice if you want a motor to do the grinding, particularly for a shared 30 g dose. C5 Pro is for a fold-away manual kit and smaller brews away from an outlet. Plan around its 25 g catch cup, which is the real limit despite the 30 g chamber.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Two people hit the C5’s smaller cup before its chamber
Two 250 ml mugs at an assumed 60 g/L use 30 g. The C5 chamber is rated for that much coffee, yet its catch cup is rated for only 25 g, so split the dose or empty the cup partway through. The OXO’s 50 g hopper takes the recipe in one load. For one 400 ml brew, 24 g is within both conservative limits, so the choice between a manual and an electric routine matters more.
Where this comes from
OXO Brew Compact Conical Burr Grinder: 50 g hopper. A 500 ml recipe at 60 g/L uses 30 g. TIMEMORE C5 Pro: 30 g chamber with a 25 g catch cup. A 400 ml recipe at the same ratio uses 24 g.
The catch
TIMEMORE C5 Pro
Grinding by hand is physical work, and the 25 g cup caps shared doses.
OXO Brew Compact Conical Burr Grinder
- Why pick it
- Electric grinding appeals to you for the two mugs you make at home.
- The 50 g hopper takes a 30 g example recipe.
- The catch
- An outlet is required, and the timed cutoff does not weigh the coffee.
TIMEMORE C5 Pro
- Why pick it
- You are after a manual grinder that folds up or goes with you.
- No electrical outlet is needed to use it.
- The catch
- Grinding by hand is physical work, and the 25 g cup caps shared doses.
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What this page compares
OXO Compact and TIMEMORE C5 Pro, compared for making two mugs, working with limited counter space, grinding by hand and taking a coffee kit where there is no outlet.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Two 250 ml mugs, and you would like to avoid cranking
The OXO takes the 30 g example dose and does the grinding work itself.
- OXO Brew Compact Conical Burr Grinder
- Better fit
- TIMEMORE C5 Pro
- Caution
A kit you carry and use where there is no outlet
No electrical supply is required by the C5.
- OXO Brew Compact Conical Burr Grinder
- Caution
- TIMEMORE C5 Pro
- Better fit
One brew of 400 ml at 60 g/L
Both take the 24 g dose, so choose on handling and storage.
- OXO Brew Compact Conical Burr Grinder
- Good
- TIMEMORE C5 Pro
- Good
The main use is shifting from filter coffee to espresso
This pair is aimed at filter coffee, so check your exact adjustment and basket needs.
- OXO Brew Compact Conical Burr Grinder
- Depends
- TIMEMORE C5 Pro
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
Two people hit the C5’s smaller cup before its chamber
Two 250 ml mugs at an assumed 60 g/L use 30 g. The C5 chamber is rated for that much coffee, yet its catch cup is rated for only 25 g, so split the dose or empty the cup partway through. The OXO’s 50 g hopper takes the recipe in one load. For one 400 ml brew, 24 g is within both conservative limits, so the choice between a manual and an electric routine matters more.
How we worked this out
OXO Brew Compact Conical Burr Grinder: 50 g hopper. A 500 ml recipe at 60 g/L uses 30 g. TIMEMORE C5 Pro: 30 g chamber with a 25 g catch cup. A 400 ml recipe at the same ratio uses 24 g.
Tight storage and limited hand effort are separate constraints
If repeated cranking is what you dislike, the OXO motor is the direct benefit. If you have no permanent coffee station, C5 Pro folds its handle and needs no outlet, so it can go into a portable brewing kit. Both still involve loading, pouring and cleaning. There is no measured grip-force or medical suitability result behind this, so the C5’s body shape should not be presented as a fix for wrist pain.
How we worked this out
OXO Brew Compact Conical Burr Grinder: Electric grinding, with manual loading and cleaning still required. TIMEMORE C5 Pro: Manual grinding, 53 mm body diameter and a folding handle. No outlet is needed for grinding.
Moving into espresso changes the versions you should look into
The C5 Pro covered here has 31-micron burr-position steps. The C5 ESP Pro is a separate product with finer steps. In the same way, the OXO’s fine setting range does not show precise control for every unpressurized espresso basket. If espresso turns into the main job, take another look at the exact grinder version, and do not carry this filter-focused choice over just because you know the brand.
How we worked this out
OXO Brew Compact Conical Burr Grinder: Compact 8720800 with a stepped adjustment range. TIMEMORE C5 Pro: Standard C5 Pro has 31-micron clicks, distinct from the C5 ESP Pro’s 15-micron mechanism.
Option A
OXO, 8720800
Brew Compact Conical Burr Grinder
This small electric grinder is meant for measured filter-coffee doses. A 50-gram bean limit covers two ordinary mugs, but a full liter at a 60 g/L recipe means reloading.
- Best for
- Electric grinding appeals to you for the two mugs you make at home.
Facts we checked
- Grinding work: Electric motor
- Dose limit: 50 g bean hopper
- Storage: 3.75 × 3.75 in body base
- Stopping: Button or 40-second timer
Option B
TIMEMORE, C5 Pro Black
C5 Pro
Compared with the ESP version, the standard C5 Pro has coarser adjustment steps, though the folding handle and metal body stay. It suits a measured daily filter brew.
- Best for
- You are after a manual grinder that folds up or goes with you.
Facts we checked
- Grinding work: Hand crank
- Dose limit: 30 g chamber, 25 g cup
- Storage: 53 mm body diameter and folding handle
- Stopping: User stops cranking
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | OXO Brew Compact Conical Burr Grinder | TIMEMORE C5 Pro | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grinding work | Electric motor | Hand crank | Repeated cranking drops out of the routine with the OXO. |
| Dose limit | 50 g bean hopper | 30 g chamber, 25 g cup | A shared 30 g brew is too much for the C5 cup yet fine for the OXO hopper. |
| Storage | 3.75 × 3.75 in body base | 53 mm body diameter and folding handle | You can store the manual kit without setting aside a spot near an outlet. |
| Stopping | Button or 40-second timer | User stops cranking | A finished dose is not weighed automatically by either. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With OXO Brew Compact Conical Burr Grinder
- Its 40-second stop is a timer. It is not a weight target or a documented empty-bean sensor.
With TIMEMORE C5 Pro
- Stay within the manual’s 25-gram recommendation for loads. The 30-gram chamber specification does not change that.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Electric grinding appeals to you for the two mugs you make at home.
Go with OXO Brew Compact Conical Burr Grinder. The 50 g hopper takes a 30 g example recipe.
You are after a manual grinder that folds up or goes with you.
Go with TIMEMORE C5 Pro. No electrical outlet is needed to use it.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the premium coffee grinders we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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