Grinder comparison
Niche Zero vs Timemore Chestnut C2
The Niche Zero makes the smaller adjustments (12.4 µm a step against 33.8 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.
Side by side
| Niche Zero | Timemore Chestnut C2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Setting format | Number | Click |
| Finer direction | Lower numbers | Lower numbers |
| Smallest adjustment | 12.4 µm | 33.8 µm |
| Steps from espresso to French press | 52 | 19 |
| Espresso setting~250 µm | 0.20 | 8 clicks |
| Moka pot setting~350 µm | 0.28 | 11 clicks |
| AeroPress setting~450 µm | 0.36 | 14 clicks |
| V60 setting~560 µm | 0.45 | 18 clicks |
| Chemex setting~700 µm | 0.56 | 22 clicks |
| French press setting~900 µm | 0.73 | 28 clicks |
| Kalita Wave setting~600 µm | 0.48 | 19 clicks |
| Cold brew setting~1100 µm | 0.89 | 34 clicks |
| Siphon setting~650 µm | 0.52 | 20 clicks |
This compares how the grinders adjust, not build quality, burr type or price. Settings come from one shared particle-size scale fitted from the Honest Coffee Guide and are a starting point.
Convert between them
- Niche Zero to Timemore Chestnut C2
- Timemore Chestnut C2 to Niche Zero
- Niche Zero settings
- Timemore Chestnut C2 settings
Questions
Which grinder has finer adjustment, the Niche Zero or the Timemore Chestnut C2?
The Niche Zero makes the smaller adjustments (12.4 µm a step against 33.8 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.
Can I use the same setting on both?
No. A V60 grind is about 0.45 on the Niche Zero and 18 clicks on the Timemore Chestnut C2.