Breville the Smart Grinder Pro BCG820BSS vs Timemore Chestnut C3S Manual Coffee Grinder

An honest, side-by-side comparison to help you decide which coffee grinders to buy in Australia.

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Breville the Smart Grinder Pro conical burr coffee grinder in brushed stainless steel

Breville

Breville the Smart Grinder Pro BCG820BSS

60 Grind SettingsConical BurrDosing IQ

#1 Breville the Smart Grinder Pro BCG820BSS

Timemore Chestnut C3S manual hand coffee grinder with all-metal aluminium body

TIMEMORE

Timemore Chestnut C3S Manual Coffee Grinder

ManualS2C Steel BurrStepless Adjustment

#2 Timemore Chestnut C3S Manual Coffee Grinder

Price & Rating

Breville the Smart Grinder Pro BCG820BSS

A$339

A$449Save 24%

4.7 / 5 · 414 reviews

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Timemore Chestnut C3S Manual Coffee Grinder

A$119

4.8 / 5 · 348 reviews

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Timemore Chestnut C3S Manual Coffee Grinder is A$220 cheaper.

Scores

Performance

Breville
10.0
TIMEMORE
8.0

Grind Range

Breville
10.0
TIMEMORE
10.0

Ease of Use

Breville
10.0
TIMEMORE
5.0

Build

Breville
8.5
TIMEMORE
9.0

Pros & Cons

Breville the Smart Grinder Pro BCG820BSS

Pros

  • + Best-rated electric grinder here at 4.7 stars from 413 reviews
  • + 60 grind settings cover espresso through to French press
  • + Dosing IQ programs grind time in 0.2 second steps for repeatable doses
  • + Portafilter cradles for 50-54mm and 58mm baskets included

Cons

  • The most expensive grinder in this guide
  • More settings and screens than a filter-only drinker really needs

Timemore Chestnut C3S Manual Coffee Grinder

Pros

  • + Highest rating in this guide, 4.8 stars from 327 buyers
  • + Patented S2C steel burr with stepless adjustment
  • + All-metal aluminium body with dual bearings
  • + Compact and portable at around 530g

Cons

  • 25g capacity means multiple batches for a large brew
  • Hand grinding to espresso-fine takes real effort
  • Sold by a third-party seller rather than Amazon AU

Breville the Smart Grinder Pro BCG820BSS

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Timemore Chestnut C3S Manual Coffee Grinder

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Our Verdict

Choose Breville the Smart Grinder Pro BCG820BSS if …

  • You value performance (scores 10/10)
  • You value grind range (scores 10/10)
  • You value ease of use (scores 10/10)

Choose Timemore Chestnut C3S Manual Coffee Grinder if …

  • You value grind range (scores 10/10)
  • You value build (scores 9/10)
  • You want a lower price (A$119)

Overall average score: Breville 9.6/10 vs TIMEMORE 8.0/10. Breville the Smart Grinder Pro BCG820BSS edges ahead overall.

Breville the Smart Grinder Pro BCG820BSS

A$339

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Timemore Chestnut C3S Manual Coffee Grinder

A$119

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