upgrade options I'd recommend exploring are the Niche Zero, the Timemore Sculptor 064s
BeyondCoffee in r/espresso
Source49 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 15 lean toward TIMEMORE Sculptor 064S, 15 toward TIMEMORE Sculptor 078S, and 19 don't pick a side.
upgrade options I'd recommend exploring are the Niche Zero, the Timemore Sculptor 064s
BeyondCoffee in r/espresso
Sourcesame build quality+excellent workflow
captain_blender in r/espresso
SourceVery well regarded
bodosom in r/espresso
Sourcegood build quality, good burr sets, pretty consistent QC
Swift_Hunting in r/espresso
SourceI liked the Timemore so much I got a 064s for my 2nd setup.
MyCatsNameIsBernie in r/espresso
Sourcemuch more distinct flavors, like tropical fruits, berries, etc.
gotteric in r/espresso
SourceGreen marks the row winner: the strongest supported feature sentiment with at least 3 mentions, or the lowest listed price. Everything else stays neutral.
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TIMEMORE
$599.00
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TIMEMORE
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49 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 15 lean toward TIMEMORE Sculptor 064S, 15 toward TIMEMORE Sculptor 078S, and 19 don't pick a side. Overall, Reddit is fairly split — the better pick depends on your priorities.
Across all discussions RedDB tracks, TIMEMORE Sculptor 064S has 86% positive sentiment over 172 Reddit mentions, while TIMEMORE Sculptor 078S has 80% positive sentiment over 104 mentions.