Grinder comparison
Porlex Mini II vs Timemore Chestnut C2
The Timemore Chestnut C2 makes the smaller adjustments (33.8 µm a step against 58.3 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.
Side by side
| Porlex Mini II | Timemore Chestnut C2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Setting format | Click | Click |
| Finer direction | Lower numbers | Lower numbers |
| Smallest adjustment | 58.3 µm | 33.8 µm |
| Steps from espresso to French press | 11 | 19 |
| Espresso setting~250 µm | 4 clicks | 8 clicks |
| Moka pot setting~350 µm | 6 clicks | 11 clicks |
| AeroPress setting~450 µm | 8 clicks | 14 clicks |
| V60 setting~560 µm | 10 clicks | 18 clicks |
| Chemex setting~700 µm | 12 clicks | 22 clicks |
| French press setting~900 µm | 15 clicks | 28 clicks |
| Kalita Wave setting~600 µm | 10 clicks | 19 clicks |
| Cold brew setting~1100 µm | 19 clicks | 34 clicks |
| Siphon setting~650 µm | 11 clicks | 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
- Porlex Mini II to Timemore Chestnut C2
- Timemore Chestnut C2 to Porlex Mini II
- Porlex Mini II settings
- Timemore Chestnut C2 settings
Questions
Which grinder has finer adjustment, the Porlex Mini II or the Timemore Chestnut C2?
The Timemore Chestnut C2 makes the smaller adjustments (33.8 µm a step against 58.3 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 10 clicks on the Porlex Mini II and 18 clicks on the Timemore Chestnut C2.