TIMEMORE
Chestnut S3
Based on 26 Reddit mentions
$159.00
We may earn a small commission.
Most discussed features
Sentiment summary across the product areas Reddit users mention most.
Reddit mentions
Original Reddit posts and comments behind this analysis.
1zpresso X ultra or Timemore C5 pro esp? [~$100-$150]
It's one of those things that will be personal preference. Both C5 ESP and S3 ESP are listed as having 0.015 mm adjustments per click. So they will be able to dial in similarly to find your ideal grind settings for espresso shots. They do use different burr sets. The C5 ESP uses the S2C-042-III. The
...RedGobboRebel in r/espresso
December 8, 2025 12:44 AM
2
PSA: The Timemore S3 and S3 ESP are the same thing now. They have updated the S3 burr.
I have been trying to figure it out all morning as everyone recommends the k6 but i honestly just dislike the look of it lol people had said the timemore s3 esp is better with the updated burrs but i could not find that anywhere, not even the time more website. i had an inkling they just updated the
...kevinisaperson in r/espresso
July 2, 2026 4:30 PM
1
PSA: The Timemore S3 and S3 ESP are the same thing now. They have updated the S3 burr.
this is incorrect, and you quite obviously must have misundestood something even the review you have linked clearly states: "Crucially, this (S3 ESP) grinder uses completely different burrs from the S3" also here you can clearly see the burr difference for espresso, the S3 ESP is the way to go, and
...emu737 in r/espresso
July 9, 2026 10:47 PM
1
Starseeker E55 vs Shardor 64mm professional [no budget]
I like whirly 01. Its like 90 euros. Burrs look like timemore top tier handgrinder s3 esp. are you satisfied with the 25 micron adjustment. Is it enough?
OkConference1355 in r/espresso
March 13, 2026 5:23 AM
1