The catch
TIMEMORE Sculptor 064S
Its standard hopper holds around 30 g, which means refilling for larger filter batches.
Side by side
TIMEMORE Sculptor 064S vs 078S: The 078S grows its burrs but keeps roughly the same 30 g stock load
Quick verdict
If you want the Sculptor routine without specifically needing the 78 mm platform, choose the Sculptor 064S. If you have decided on larger burrs, choose the 078S. Both make espresso and filter coffee, hold around 30 g in the stock hopper and use the same kind of rotary knocker.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
A 21.9% bigger diameter does not score cup quality
The 078S has 14 mm more burr diameter, and the stated stock hopper capacity stays the same.
Where this comes from
78 - 64 = 14 mm. 14 ÷ 64 = 21.875%. Each stock hopper is around 30 g.
The catch
TIMEMORE Sculptor 078S
The stock hopper stays at around 30 g even with the larger burrs.
TIMEMORE Sculptor 064S
- Why pick it
- You want stepless adjustment for espresso and filter and see no need to move up to 78 mm burrs.
- Your needs are already met by the smaller burr platform.
- The catch
- Its standard hopper holds around 30 g, which means refilling for larger filter batches.
TIMEMORE Sculptor 078S
- Why pick it
- TIMEMORE's 78 mm espresso-capable burr platform is specifically what you want.
- After comparing the actual offers, you accept paying the premium for that platform.
- The catch
- The stock hopper stays at around 30 g even with the larger burrs.
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What this page compares
TIMEMORE Sculptor 064S vs 078S, compared on espresso and filter. You will see what the larger burrs change and which everyday limitations stay as they were.
If you want the Sculptor routine without specifically needing the 78 mm platform, choose the Sculptor 064S. If you have decided on larger burrs, choose the 078S. Both make espresso and filter coffee, hold around 30 g in the stock hopper and use the same kind of rotary knocker.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
I want both espresso and pour-over
Stepless adjustment and espresso-capable burrs come with both S models, unlike the non-S Sculptor models.
- TIMEMORE Sculptor 064S
- Good
- TIMEMORE Sculptor 078S
- Good
I'm specifically after 78 mm burrs
The 078S has the 78 mm burrs you asked for. With the 064S you get a 64 mm platform and not a smaller version of the same burr set.
- TIMEMORE Sculptor 064S
- Not suitable
- TIMEMORE Sculptor 078S
- Better fit
I need 40 g per stock fill
Despite their different burr sizes, both stock hoppers hold about 30 g, so a 40 g recipe takes more than one fill.
- TIMEMORE Sculptor 064S
- Caution
- TIMEMORE Sculptor 078S
- Caution
My portafilter is 58 mm
TIMEMORE says the roughly 57 mm dosing cup is meant for 58 mm baskets, which gives either grinder the same basic transfer workflow.
- TIMEMORE Sculptor 064S
- Good
- TIMEMORE Sculptor 078S
- Good
In practice
Differences you will notice
A 21.9% bigger diameter does not score cup quality
The 078S has 14 mm more burr diameter, and the stated stock hopper capacity stays the same.
How we worked this out
78 - 64 = 14 mm. 14 ÷ 64 = 21.875%. Each stock hopper is around 30 g.
Splitting is still needed for a 40 g filter recipe
The larger model does nothing to fix this particular batch-size problem.
How we worked this out
The approximately 30 g hopper on each model is exceeded by 40 g.
Espresso works on both already
Decide between platforms and offers, without assuming that only the 078S grinds for espresso.
How we worked this out
Both S variants are listed by TIMEMORE as stepless espresso-and-pour-over models.
Option A
TIMEMORE, 064S
Sculptor 064S
This single-dose grinder handles espresso and pour-over and has a large adjustment dial on the front. Once grinding is done, turn the knocker to clear the chute.
- Best for
- Going back and forth between espresso and filter coffee
Facts we checked
- Espresso-capable flat burrs, 64 mm.
- Variable-speed motor and stepless grind adjustment.
- Standard hopper of around 30 g.
- A physical stop button, and automatic shutoff after 60 seconds.
- Catch cup of approximately 57 mm, plus a rotary knocker.
Option B
TIMEMORE, 078S
Sculptor 078S
With larger burrs, this Sculptor follows the same small-dose routine as the 064S. The reason to buy it is the 78 mm platform. The stock hopper is no bigger.
- Best for
- A bigger flat-burr platform for both espresso and filter
Facts we checked
- Espresso-capable flat burrs, 78 mm.
- A 400 W brushless motor and stepless adjustment.
- Standard hopper of around 30 g.
- Catch cup of approximately 57 mm, plus a rotary knocker.
- It shuts off automatically after 60 seconds.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | TIMEMORE Sculptor 064S | TIMEMORE Sculptor 078S | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat-burr diameter | 64 mm | 78 mm | A larger diameter proves neither better flavor nor faster grinding. |
| Motor rating | 150 W | 400 W | Rated motor power does not compare measured grind times. |
| Standard hopper | Around 30 g | Around 30 g | Stock batch capacity does not grow with the larger model. |
| Supported brewing | Espresso and filter | Espresso and filter | You do not have to buy the 078S just to get espresso. |
| Cup and shutoff | About 57 mm cup, 60-second stop | About 57 mm cup, 60-second stop | Both are limited by basket compatibility and the timed stop. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With TIMEMORE Sculptor 064S
- The catch cup in the box is meant for 58 mm baskets and does not fit 54 mm ones directly.
With TIMEMORE Sculptor 078S
- A 078 without the S is a different grinder, aimed at filter.
Decision guide
How to decide
The Sculptor 064S is the pick when you want the Sculptor routine and have no specific need for the 78 mm platform. The 078S is the pick once you have settled on its larger burrs. Either one makes espresso and filter coffee, holds around 30 g in the stock hopper and uses the same kind of rotary knocker.
The price difference has to earn its place
Look at the actual Amazon offers in the same condition and voltage. What the 078S premium pays for is a different burr and motor platform, and not a larger hopper or an automatic weighing routine.
Geometry and performance are not the same thing
A 78 mm burr is bigger than a 64 mm burr, yet diameter by itself cannot say which coffee you will prefer. We do not convert the size difference into a flavor or speed score.
Beware of names that are nearly identical
A 078 with no S has a different adjustment and brewing focus. Look at the suffix before you choose an offer, especially if espresso is why you are buying.
What this page can’t tell you
- The specifications cover the listed version only. They say nothing about a taste ranking or about retention measured in your kitchen.
- Before you buy, check the exact model, the seller, the accessories included and, where it applies, the US electrical version.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the premium coffee grinders we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
14 of the 39 models checked meet every need here: “Accurate tuning for espresso”, “Even, clear filter brews”, and “A routine of measured single doses”.
14 models fit, out of 39 checkedThe gap in numbers
TIMEMORE Sculptor 078S lists 78 mm for listed burr diameter, 22% more than the 64 mm on TIMEMORE Sculptor 064S.
- TIMEMORE Sculptor 064S
- 64 mm
- TIMEMORE Sculptor 078S
- 78 mm
- Models with this figure
- 28 of 39
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Accurate tuning for espresso”, “Even, clear filter brews”, and “A routine of measured single doses”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedA grinder counts here only if it publishes its burr diameter as a number. Diameter matters no more than burr geometry and alignment do. For context, 28 of 39 models publish comparable figures.
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TIMEMORE Sculptor 064S
You want stepless adjustment for espresso and filter and see no need to move up to 78 mm burrs.
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TIMEMORE's 78 mm espresso-capable burr platform is specifically what you want.
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