Current price
$799 current direct
Checked todayDirect source1 evidence itemColor stock, voltage, warranty channel and replacement-burr availability remain purchase checks. Confirm the checkout price and package before paying.
TIMEMORE · Sculptor 078S
Sculptor 078S
A larger Sculptor single-dose model with 78 mm flat espresso-capable burrs, stepless adjustment, variable rpm and the same rotary knocker conceptMarket statusCurrent 78 mm variable-speed espresso grinderChecked Aug 16
Reference price$799 current directCurrent TIMEMORE U.S. 078S offer
Product cyclecurrentRelease history under review
EvidenceWell supported6 publishers · 3 independent
Next full checkAug 23, 2026Price checks run sooner
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Ready to buy
Confirm the exact machine and complete setup
The retained reference is $799 current direct. Color stock, voltage, warranty channel and replacement-burr availability remain purchase checks. Confirm the current configuration, included parts, support path, return terms and the work that must be preserved before ordering.
Buying stageMarket familiarity
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Current market
The facts that change the ownership choice
Each line carries its own check date because price, software, specifications, and product cycle do not age at the same speed.
QuestionCurrent answerFreshnessBasis
Market branch
Larger-burr variable-speed single dose
Checked todayOur synthesis2 evidence itemsPurchase boundary
The 78 mm platform does not inherently outrank 64 mm grinders, and its best setting remains coffee and recipe dependent; allow for break-in, fine-adjustment range, static and a narrower replacement-burr ecosystem. Treat the grinder as a mains-powered appliance: use only the stated regional voltage, unplug it before chamber or burr access, and never bypass an interlock or guard
Checked todayOur synthesis2 evidence itemsBurr system
78 mm flat Sculptor S burrs
Checked todayDirect source2 evidence itemsAdjustment
Stepless espresso-through-filter dial
Checked todayDirect source2 evidence itemsMotor control
Variable-speed brushless motor
Checked todayDirect source2 evidence itemsGrounds clearing
Rotary knocker and automatic motor stop
Checked todayDirect source2 evidence itemsCurrent verdict
The value-led larger-flat option
Checked todayOur synthesis7 evidence itemsSculptor 078S is defensible when its specific burr geometry and higher-capacity chassis fit the intended espresso and filter work.
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Other paths
The alternatives change what the Sculptor 078S is worth
These are not generic competitors. Each one represents a different way to buy into the same market.
01lower upfront
TIMEMORE
Sculptor 064S
$599 current direct- Best fit
- Accessible variable-speed 64 mm single dose
- Tradeoff
- Its 64 mm aftermarket possibilities and rpm dial invite experimentation but do not rank one burr or speed universally higher; alignment, seasoning, static and warranty service still affect the ownership result. Treat the grinder as a mains-powered appliance: use only the stated regional voltage, unplug it before chamber or burr access, and never bypass an interlock or guard
02premium
Niche Coffee
Niche Duo
£649 current direct, represented near $875- Best fit
- Large-flat-burr workflow-first single dose
- Tradeoff
- The optional second burr set requires a physical change rather than instant recipe switching, and 83 mm diameter does not inherently make the grinder better than a smaller-burr design for a given coffee or workflow. Treat the grinder as a mains-powered appliance: use only the stated regional voltage, unplug it before chamber or burr access, and never bypass an interlock or guard
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What changed
The product has a history
Older observations stay in the ledger when the current view changes. That lets a buyer tell the difference between an old complaint, an active issue, and a problem that was corrected.
- notable
Current market position retained
Sculptor 078S was checked against its manufacturer record, the current category collection and the nearest ownership alternatives.
Price record
The price history starts here
Each amount stays tied to its source and capture date. Conflicting prices remain visible until the seller resolves them.
- $799 current direct
Current reference priceA structured timeline will begin with the next source capture
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Owner experience
What repeats after the purchase
Owner discussion repeatedly returns to burr break-in, fine-dial range, knocker routine and the availability of service or replacement parts rather than specifications alone.
These are self-reported experiences from a changing mix of owners, conditions and software versions. They identify questions to test, not a failure rate.SignalWhat owners reportOur readEvidence
burr break-in, fine-dial range, knocker routine and the availability of service or replacement parts
Owners repeatedly discuss retention and exchange, static, burr alignment, dial-in range, weight-dosing calibration, motor noise, cleaning, replacement parts and whether extra controls improve the recipes they actually make.
Compare it with 064S using the same dose and coffee, then choose the workflow and burr result rather than the larger number.
1 evidence record06
Sources
Why we believe the current view
The page separates what a source states directly from what we conclude across sources.
01Sculptor 078S product recordTIMEMORE · identity
TIMEMORE identifies Sculptor 078S as a larger Sculptor single-dose model with 78 mm flat espresso-capable burrs, stepless adjustment, variable rpm and the same rotary knocker concept
- Source type
- manufacturer
- Content hash
- 9169a7b9549b4a0d…
- Use
- store excerpt
02Sculptor 078S current offerTIMEMORE · price
$799 current direct was retained from the current manufacturer or authorized-market record with package and availability qualifications kept visible.
- Source type
- manufacturer
- Content hash
- 84d8a14765ca6680…
- Use
- store snapshot
03Sculptor 078S support and specificationsTIMEMORE · specification
TIMEMORE publishes setup, compatibility or service material that makes this purchase boundary explicit: The 78 mm platform does not inherently outrank 64 mm grinders, and its best setting remains coffee and recipe dependent; allow for break-in, fine-adjustment range, static and a narrower replacement-burr ecosystem. Treat the grinder as a mains-powered appliance: use only the stated regional voltage, unplug it before chamber or burr access, and never bypass an interlock or guard
- Source type
- support
- Content hash
- 3e9049eb733a1573…
- Use
- store excerpt
04Current home espresso grinder collectionClive Coffee · price
Current specialty-retail listings keep dosing method, burr platform, stock, warranty channel and wide price differences visible across home espresso grinder branches.
- Source type
- retailer
- Content hash
- 676344913a2aad25…
- Use
- store snapshot
05The best coffee grindersSerious Eats · specification
Independent testing separates grind distribution and adjustment from daily workflow, retention, noise, cleaning and the repeatability needed for different brew methods.
- Source type
- editorial
- Content hash
- 87316608545f14a2…
- Use
- store excerpt
06Current coffee grinder reviews and guidesCoffeeGeek · consensus
Technical reviews treat burr geometry, alignment, dose path, adjustment, speed and serviceability as interacting design choices rather than ranking a grinder by burr diameter alone.
- Source type
- editorial
- Content hash
- 1427774a7a692fe7…
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- store excerpt
07Current espresso grinder ownership discussionsEspresso grinder owners · consensus
Owners repeatedly discuss retention and exchange, static, burr alignment, dial-in range, weight-dosing calibration, motor noise, cleaning, replacement parts and whether extra controls improve the recipes they actually make.
- Source type
- community
- Content hash
- 138371788395669d…
- Use
- store excerpt
08Sculptor 064S alternative recordTIMEMORE · alternative
Sculptor 064S represents the accessible variable-speed 64 mm single dose branch at $599 current direct.
- Source type
- manufacturer
- Content hash
- e5478f75ac72f854…
- Use
- store excerpt
09Niche Duo alternative recordNiche Coffee · alternative
Niche Duo represents the large-flat-burr workflow-first single dose branch at £649 current direct, represented near $875.
- Source type
- manufacturer
- Content hash
- 9777096635cf9582…
- Use
- store excerpt
The manufacturer record, current market collection, support material and independent category evidence were checked on August 16, 2026. The checkout package and regional support path still need verification. Owner reports are retained as bounded experience, not a reliability rate.
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