Niche Zero vs TIMEMORE Whirly 01S Portable Electric Burr Grinder
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The verdict
Niche Zero is the better buy on our scoring, 7.2 to TIMEMORE Whirly 01S Portable Electric Burr Grinder's 6.6. It leads on grind consistency and grind range & adjustment.
TIMEMORE Whirly 01S Portable Electric Burr Grinder costs $541 less.
Who each one suits
Niche Zero
Single-dosing a different coffee every day and switching between espresso and filter in seconds
Scores higher on grind consistency, grind range & adjustment, cleaning, retention & mess.
TIMEMORE Whirly 01S Portable Electric Burr Grinder
A grinder that dials in like a specialty machine and still goes in a bag
Scores higher on value for money.
How they score, criterion by criterion
Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works
| Criterion | Weight in category | Niche Zero | TIMEMORE Whirly 01S Portable Electric Burr Grinder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grind Consistency | 24% | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Grind Range & Adjustment | 16% | 10.0 | 7.0 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 16% | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cleaning, Retention & Mess | 14% | 10.0 | 7.0 |
| Dosing & Workflow | 12% | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 1.9 | 6.6 |
| Speed & Noise | 8% | 6.9 | 6.9 |
What each one costs
| Price | $710 | $169.00 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Niche Zero | TIMEMORE Whirly 01S Portable Electric Burr Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $710 | $169.00 |
| Best for | Single-dosing a different coffee every day and switching between espresso and filter in seconds | A grinder that dials in like a specialty machine and still goes in a bag |
| What sets it apart | — | 0.025mm adjustment steps, which is finer than anything else here publishes |
| Adjustment Step | — | 0.025 mm |
| Auto Stop | — | ✓ |
| Body Material | Aluminium with real oak trim | Aluminium alloy body, with ABS parts |
| Body Material Note | — | TIMEMORE's own page names only the burr material. The Amazon listing says metal body and a retailer lists the main material as aluminium alloy and ABS. |
| Burr Material | — | 420 stainless steel |
| Burr Size | 63 mm | — |
| Burr Type | Conical | Octagonal conical, the maker's patented S2C-420-EI shape |
| Burr Type Note | — | TIMEMORE's own page calls these S2C-042-EI conical burrs. |
| Colour Options | White, Black | Black |
| Dimensions | 122 x 211 x 311, 435 tall with the lid up | — |
| Dose Consistency | Less than plus or minus 0.2 g | — |
| Espresso Capable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Capable | ✓ | — |
| French Press Capable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grind settings | — | 30 |
| Grind Speed | 1 g per second | — |
| Hopper Capacity | — | 50 g |
| Hopper Design | — | A patented swivel hopper that clicks into an airtight seal |
| Type | electric | Electric, portable |
| Noise Level | 72 dB during grinding | — |
| Price Is Converted | ✓ | — |
| Price Source Currency | GBP | — |
| Retention | 0, published by the maker as zero retention | — |
| Ships to | — | US |
| Ships to Note | — | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. |
| Single Dose | ✓ | — |
| Adjustment | Stepless | — |
| Weight | 4.1 kg | 0.955 kg |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Niche Zero
- +Zero retention, by the maker's description, so the coffee you weigh in is the coffee you get out.
- +63 mm conical burrs with an infinite stepless dial that moves between espresso and filter in seconds.
- +Dose consistency the maker puts at less than plus or minus 0.2 g.
- +72 dB while grinding, with an aluminium body and real oak trim.
- +Compact at 122 mm wide.
- −Priced in pounds from the UK, so the cost in other countries depends on conversion, shipping and import charges.
- −No hopper to speak of: every dose is weighed and added by hand, which is the point but not for everyone.
- −311 mm tall, rising to 435 mm with the lid up, so check the space under wall cabinets.
- −Niche does not publish burr material, motor power or warranty on the product page.
TIMEMORE Whirly 01S Portable Electric Burr Grinder
- +An octagonal burr in TIMEMORE's patented S2C-420-EI shape, adjusting in 0.025mm steps
- +A patented swivel hopper that clicks into an airtight seal
- +Auto-stop with clog protection, portable at 955g
- +Espresso through French press across 30 settings
- −$169, exactly the category median
- −A 50g hopper
- −TIMEMORE publishes no warranty term
Every specification, side by side
| Niche Zero | TIMEMORE Whirly 01S Portable Electric Burr Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $710 | $169.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Single-dosing a different coffee every day and switching between espresso and filter in seconds | A grinder that dials in like a specialty machine and still goes in a bag |
| What sets it apart | — | 0.025mm adjustment steps, which is finer than anything else here publishes |
| Specifications | ||
| Adjustment Step | — | 0.025 mm |
| Auto Stop | — | ✓ |
| Body Material | Aluminium with real oak trim | Aluminium alloy body, with ABS parts |
| Body Material Note | — | TIMEMORE's own page names only the burr material. The Amazon listing says metal body and a retailer lists the main material as aluminium alloy and ABS. |
| Built-in scale | ✕ | ✕ |
| Burr Material | — | 420 stainless steel |
| Burr Size | 63 mm | — |
| Burr Type | Conical | Octagonal conical, the maker's patented S2C-420-EI shape |
| Burr Type Note | — | TIMEMORE's own page calls these S2C-042-EI conical burrs. |
| Colour Options | White, Black | Black |
| Dimensions | 122 x 211 x 311, 435 tall with the lid up | — |
| Dose Consistency | Less than plus or minus 0.2 g | — |
| Espresso Capable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filter Capable | ✓ | — |
| French Press Capable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grind settings | — | 30 |
| Grind Speed | 1 g per second | — |
| Hopper Capacity | — | 50 g |
| Hopper Design | — | A patented swivel hopper that clicks into an airtight seal |
| Type | electric | Electric, portable |
| Noise Level | 72 dB during grinding | — |
| Price Is Converted | ✓ | — |
| Price Source Currency | GBP | — |
| Retention | 0, published by the maker as zero retention | — |
| Ships to | — | US |
| Ships to Note | — | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. |
| Single Dose | ✓ | — |
| Adjustment | Stepless | — |
| Weight | 4.1 kg | 0.955 kg |
Niche Zero vs TIMEMORE Whirly 01S Portable Electric Burr Grinder: common questions
Which is better, Niche Zero or TIMEMORE Whirly 01S Portable Electric Burr Grinder?
Niche Zero scores 7.2 against 6.6, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. TIMEMORE Whirly 01S Portable Electric Burr Grinder is still ahead on value for money.
Is Niche Zero or TIMEMORE Whirly 01S Portable Electric Burr Grinder cheaper?
Niche Zero starts at $710, and TIMEMORE Whirly 01S Portable Electric Burr Grinder at $169.00.
Who is Niche Zero for?
Single-dosing a different coffee every day and switching between espresso and filter in seconds
Who is TIMEMORE Whirly 01S Portable Electric Burr Grinder for?
A grinder that dials in like a specialty machine and still goes in a bag
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