Compare / Timemore Chestnut C5 ESP Pro vs Timemore C3 ESP Pro
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Timemore Chestnut C5 ESP Pro vs Timemore C3 ESP Pro (2026): which grinder fits you
Timemore Chestnut C5 ESP Pro and Timemore C3 ESP Pro side by side. We pick no overall winner: the better one depends on how you brew.
| Timemore Chestnut C5 ESP Pro | Timemore C3 ESP Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Hand | Hand |
| Burr | 42 mm conical, stainless steel (S2C-042 III) | 38 mm conical S2C660, stainless steel |
| Adjustment | stepped | stepped |
| Quiet | Yes | Yes |
| Single dose | Yes | Yes |
| Espresso | Yes better | Limited |
| Moka pot | Yes | Yes |
| AeroPress | Yes | Yes |
| Pour-over | Yes | Yes |
| French press | Yes | Yes |
| Cold brew | Limited | Yes better |
| Cheapest delivered to Lithuania | €99 better | €116.93 |
| Cheapest delivered to Latvia | €119.99 | €116.93 better |
| Cheapest delivered to Estonia | €119.99 | €119.83 better |
| Cheapest delivered to Poland | €124.99 | €124.86 better |
| Cheapest delivered to Finland | €118.90 better | €121.28 |
| Cheapest delivered to Germany | €123.99 | €115 better |
A check mark shows the better value in a row where one is clearly better. Prices are delivered, with the cheapest in-stock shop per country.
Pick Timemore Chestnut C5 ESP Pro if
- Espresso on a hand-grinder budget
- Pour-over and travel
- People who like a folding crank
Main complaint: CoffeeGeek says an 18 g espresso dose takes slightly over a minute, slower than 48 mm grinders, and Espresso Rabbit Hole agrees on about a minute.
Pick Timemore C3 ESP Pro if
- Travellers who want espresso control
- Lever machine users
- Budget buyers who also brew filter
Main complaint: Espresso grinding takes about a minute or more for a dose because of the small 38 mm burr.
Questions
Which is cheaper delivered, Timemore Chestnut C5 ESP Pro or Timemore C3 ESP Pro?
In Lithuania Timemore Chestnut C5 ESP Pro is cheaper at €99 against €116.93 delivered. In Latvia Timemore C3 ESP Pro is cheaper at €116.93 against €119.99 delivered. In Estonia Timemore C3 ESP Pro is cheaper at €119.83 against €119.99 delivered. In Poland Timemore C3 ESP Pro is cheaper at €124.86 against €124.99 delivered. In Finland Timemore Chestnut C5 ESP Pro is cheaper at €118.90 against €121.28 delivered. In Germany Timemore C3 ESP Pro is cheaper at €115 against €123.99 delivered.
Which suits espresso better, Timemore Chestnut C5 ESP Pro or Timemore C3 ESP Pro?
Timemore Chestnut C5 ESP Pro is rated yes for espresso and Timemore C3 ESP Pro limited.