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Timemore Sculptor 078S review (2026)
Timemore Sculptor 078S is a electric grinder that suits Espresso, Moka pot, AeroPress, Pour-over, French press and Cold brew. From €799 delivered to Lithuania, prices vary by country.
Reviewers praise a solid 78 mm flat-burr single-dose grinder with very low retention and variable RPM, good for both espresso and filter. Dialing espresso is fiddly and the stock hopper is short.
Best for
- One grinder for espresso and filter
- Single-dose users who want low retention
- Patient home baristas
Skip if
- You want plug-and-play dialing
- You mind reaching a rear-mounted RPM dial
- You want a long stock hopper
- Lithuania €799
- Latvia €934.89
- Estonia €934.89
- Poland €939.89
- Finland €933.80
- Germany €938.89
Brew methods
Reviewers cover espresso through French press; dialing espresso is fiddly because the stepless range is narrow.
Delivered price
Delivered to the country in each column: price with that country's VAT where the shop charges it, plus shipping. A dash means the shop does not sell or ship there.
How it adds up, delivered to Lithuania
- €799 shop price, VAT included
- free shipping
- €929.90 shop price, VAT included
- €4.99 shipping
Pros and cons
Pros
- Barista Magazine reports retention usually below 0.1 g with the rotary knocker, and FLTR says what goes in comes out.
- A rear dial sets motor speed from 800 to 1400 RPM, and FLTR says it holds steady under load.
- Barista Magazine rates pour-over and AeroPress good, and LukeMakesCoffee calls its pour-overs clean and articulate.
- Barista Magazine and LukeMakesCoffee praise the sturdy unibody aluminium build with a magnetic hopper lid and catch cup.
Cons
- Barista Magazine says the espresso range is narrow, with one notch shifting shot time by 3 to 5 seconds and no click stops.
- FLTR had to buy Timemore's extension to fit a full 40 g dose, because the stock hopper is short.
- Barista Magazine says burr alignment can vary between units and the grinder needs a break-in of about 1 kg.
- Barista Magazine notes the RPM dial is on the back, so you must turn the grinder to reach it.
What owners report
- Light roasts and RPM. Barista Magazine says light roasts at high RPM tended to channel, and 1000 to 1100 RPM worked best.
- Static workaround. FLTR says beans sprayed with water sometimes stick to the smooth coating in the hopper, and a tap clears them.
- Cleaning. Barista Magazine notes cleaning means removing six hex screws.
What experts measured
- Barista Magazine lists a 400 W brushless motor with PID control, a 30 g hopper and 6.5 kg.
Alternatives
Timemore Sculptor 064S
FLTR lists it in the same Sculptor line, with a smaller 64 mm burr.
€699 at Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend →Questions
What is the Timemore Sculptor 078S good for?
It works well for Espresso, Moka pot, AeroPress, Pour-over, French press and Cold brew. Reviewers cover espresso through French press; dialing espresso is fiddly because the stepless range is narrow.
How much does the Timemore Sculptor 078S cost delivered?
Cheapest delivered price: €799 to Lithuania, €934.89 to Latvia, €934.89 to Estonia, €939.89 to Poland, €933.80 to Finland, €938.89 to Germany.
Is the Timemore Sculptor 078S a hand or electric grinder?
It is a electric grinder with 78 mm flat, stainless steel burrs and stepless adjustment. It is not rated as quiet.
Is the Timemore Sculptor 078S a single-dose grinder?
Yes, you weigh the beans in each time.
Should I pick the 078S or the 078?
LukeMakesCoffee says the 078S for espresso, and FLTR says the 078S burrs are designed to cover both espresso and filter.
Does it need seasoning?
Barista Magazine ran about 1 kg through it before espresso shots settled.
Specs
| Type | Electric |
| Burr | 78 mm flat, stainless steel |
| Adjustment | stepless |
| Quiet | no |
Sources
This review draws on these sources.
- Test Drive: Timemore Sculptor 078S Grinder, Barista Magazine, 2025-06-13 (expert)
- Timemore Sculptor 078S Review, FLTR Magazine, 2025-09-17 (expert)
- Timemore Sculptor 078S Review, LukeMakesCoffee, 2025-12-23 (expert)