The catch
TIMEMORE Bricks 01S
It is the receiving cup, and not the 40 g hopper, that caps the published complete dose path at 35 g. Split larger recipes.
Side by side
TIMEMORE Bricks 01S vs Fellow Opus 2: Opus’s standard cup takes a 36 g brew, Bricks’ cup is too small for it
Quick verdict
Bricks 01S is the one when small recipes fit its 35 g catch cup and its narrower body genuinely matters on your counter. Opus 2 is the one when a shared 36 g or 60 g filter recipe needs to fit the load bin and the standard cup together. The 40 g hopper on the Bricks doesn’t enlarge its 35 g cup. Opus also comes with a separate 30 g espresso cup for 54 mm and 58 mm portafilters, so use the larger standard cup for those shared filter recipes.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Inside Bricks, a shared 36 g brew runs into the smaller limit
Take an illustrative 60 g of coffee per liter of water. A shared 600 ml recipe then needs 36 g. That fits Bricks’ 40 g hopper but is over its 35 g catch-cup rating, so divide the recipe into smaller batches and do not buy on hopper capacity alone. Opus 2 takes 36 g in both its 100 g load bin and its standard cup. Its separate 30 g espresso cup is too small for this example, so the larger cup has to be in place. A solo 18 g recipe or a shared 30 g recipe does not run into this same capacity problem.
Where this comes from
0.6 L × 60 g/L = 36 g. Check 36 against both the input and output limits and not only the hopper. The ratio and water amount are explicit example choices and not serving or taste guarantees.
The catch
Fellow Opus 2 Conical Burr Grinder
The 100 g standard cup and the 30 g espresso cup are different accessories. Make room to store the one you are not using.
TIMEMORE Bricks 01S
- Why pick it
- Your recipes fit in the 35 g grounds cup, and the narrower published body is something you need.
- Stepped recipe positions suit you, and you accept that espresso can’t be adjusted between the 10-micron increments.
- The catch
- It is the receiving cup, and not the 40 g hopper, that caps the published complete dose path at 35 g. Split larger recipes.
Fellow Opus 2 Conical Burr Grinder
- Why pick it
- Your shared filter recipe goes beyond 35 g, and you want it to fit both the 100 g load bin and the standard cup.
- With a 54 mm or 58 mm espresso basket, the compatible espresso cup that comes in the box is useful. For doses above 30 g, use the standard cup.
- The catch
- The 100 g standard cup and the 30 g espresso cup are different accessories. Make room to store the one you are not using.
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What this page compares
Which suits a small kitchen, Bricks 01S or Opus 2? Before choosing, compare the complete dose path, shared filter batches and the transfer into a 54 mm espresso basket.
These compact electric grinders are both meant to handle espresso and filter with beans loaded separately. A buyer can reasonably weigh a narrower body against larger shared recipes and a more specific espresso-transfer kit.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
A narrow coffee station and small recipes of up to 35 g
The published body of Bricks is narrower, though it still needs room to operate.
- TIMEMORE Bricks 01S
- Better fit
- Fellow Opus 2 Conical Burr Grinder
- Good
A shared filter recipe of 36 g that is not split into portions
Go with Opus’s 100 g standard cup, since the 30 g espresso cup is not suitable for that dose.
- TIMEMORE Bricks 01S
- Caution
- Fellow Opus 2 Conical Burr Grinder
- Better fit
Moving grounds into a 54 mm basket, with a documented supplied fit
Opus explicitly supports both 54 mm and 58 mm. For Bricks, compatibility is not verified here.
- TIMEMORE Bricks 01S
- Depends
- Fellow Opus 2 Conical Burr Grinder
- Better fit
Like discrete positions for recording two recipes
Fixed stops are what Bricks has, and Opus leaves continuous positioning up to you.
- TIMEMORE Bricks 01S
- Better fit
- Fellow Opus 2 Conical Burr Grinder
- Good
In practice
Differences you will notice
Inside Bricks, a shared 36 g brew runs into the smaller limit
Take an illustrative 60 g of coffee per liter of water. A shared 600 ml recipe then needs 36 g. That fits Bricks’ 40 g hopper but is over its 35 g catch-cup rating, so divide the recipe into smaller batches and do not buy on hopper capacity alone. Opus 2 takes 36 g in both its 100 g load bin and its standard cup. Its separate 30 g espresso cup is too small for this example, so the larger cup has to be in place. A solo 18 g recipe or a shared 30 g recipe does not run into this same capacity problem.
How we worked this out
0.6 L × 60 g/L = 36 g. Check 36 against both the input and output limits and not only the hopper. The ratio and water amount are explicit example choices and not serving or taste guarantees.
Saving space with the narrower body can backfire next to a small portafilter
Compared with Opus, Bricks saves 28 mm of published body width and 56 mm of depth. With a 54 mm espresso basket, Opus’s included compatible cup can settle a transfer question that Bricks’ general catch-cup description leaves open. Before you pick the smallest body, lay out the scale, funnel and cup you will really use, and then check access around the espresso machine. Bricks stays attractive if you already have a reliable transfer routine. The total working area was not measured, and nobody claims its cup cannot fit a particular basket.
How we worked this out
130 − 102 = 28 mm and 206 − 150 = 56 mm, using published body dimensions. Opus explicitly supports cup transfer at 54 and 58 mm. Bricks cup compatibility is unknown and is not treated as incompatibility.
Different controls suit shared recipe marks and difficult espresso shots
On Bricks, fixed clicks give discrete places to write down when two people alternate recipes. If the espresso adjustment you need falls between those positions, Opus’s stepless dial allows an in-between setting. That setting still has to be recorded and carefully restored when someone switches to filter. Pick Bricks if repeatable stops fit how you work and your recipes stay within its cup limit. Pick Opus if fine adjustment and larger shared batches both matter to you. With two different burr systems, we cannot predict a flavor winner from the dial alone.
How we worked this out
Adjustment in 10-micron steps is set against stepless control. That is a consequence of the mechanical setting and not a measurement of particles, extraction, repeatability error or taste.
Option A
TIMEMORE, Bricks 01S
Bricks 01S
Your recipes fit in the 35 g grounds cup, and the narrower published body is something you need.
- Best for
- Your recipes fit in the 35 g grounds cup, and the narrower published body is something you need.
Facts we checked
- Bean loading: 40 g
- Grounds collection: 35 g catch cup
- Published body footprint: 102 mm wide by 150 mm deep
- Grind adjustment: 150 positions, 10 microns per step
Option B
Fellow, 1222MB-NA
Opus 2 Conical Burr Grinder
Your shared filter recipe goes beyond 35 g, and you want it to fit both the 100 g load bin and the standard cup.
- Best for
- Your shared filter recipe goes beyond 35 g, and you want it to fit both the 100 g load bin and the standard cup.
Facts we checked
- Bean loading: 100 g
- Grounds collection: 100 g standard cup plus separate 30 g espresso cup
- Published body footprint: 130 mm wide by 206 mm deep
- Adjusting the grind: Stepless side dial
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | TIMEMORE Bricks 01S | Fellow Opus 2 Conical Burr Grinder | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean loading | 40 g | 100 g | Bricks can be outgrown by large recipes before the receiving cup even comes into it. |
| Grounds collection | 35 g catch cup | 100 g standard cup plus separate 30 g espresso cup | Pick based on the complete bean-to-cup path, and use the appropriate Opus cup. |
| Published body footprint | 102 mm wide by 150 mm deep | 130 mm wide by 206 mm deep | Before operating clearance, Opus takes up 28 mm more width and 56 mm more depth. |
| Grind adjustment | 150 positions, 10 microns per step | Stepless side dial | Opus can settle between its marks, whereas Bricks offers fixed stops. Neither guarantees a better-tasting shot. |
| Espresso transfer | Magnetic catch cup, no exact basket-fit claim verified | Supplied espresso cup fits 54 mm and 58 mm portafilters | With a small basket, a documented cup fit is worth more than a general espresso label. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With TIMEMORE Bricks 01S
- The published base is smaller, yet that leaves out your scale, space to remove the cup and your hands. No universal portafilter-transfer fit is established.
With Fellow Opus 2 Conical Burr Grinder
- Stepless adjustment can land between marks, though two people still have to record and restore their own recipes.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Every recipe stays within 35 g, and the smaller body takes care of the space problem
Go with TIMEMORE Bricks 01S. You may not need the larger Opus batch path.
Shared recipes go over 35 g, or the supplied small-basket cup is important
Go with Fellow Opus 2 Conical Burr Grinder. With the right cup selected, Opus deals with the actual batch or transfer constraint.
Decision guide
Before you buy
You want the grinder to leave room for cooking, yet the coffee routine has to serve another person too. Saving body space can mean a second grinding batch or a separate transfer accessory.
What this page can’t tell you
- No advantage in sound, flavor, retention or grinding speed was measured. Nominal capacities depend on the beans and the bulk of the grind, so don’t pack a cup to its limit.
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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| TIMEMORE Bricks 01S |
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| Fellow Opus 2 Conical Burr Grinder |
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TIMEMORE Bricks 01S
Your recipes fit in the 35 g grounds cup, and the narrower published body is something you need.
Stepped recipe positions suit you, and you accept that espresso can’t be adjusted between the 10-micron increments.
See price & reviews on AmazonFellow Opus 2 Conical Burr Grinder
Your shared filter recipe goes beyond 35 g, and you want it to fit both the 100 g load bin and the standard cup.
With a 54 mm or 58 mm espresso basket, the compatible espresso cup that comes in the box is useful. For doses above 30 g, use the standard cup.
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