Fellow
Fellow Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2
$399.95
Released 2022-11
Best Coffee Grinders · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Timemore Chestnut C3 ESP Pro is cheaper at $79. Every spec and price links to its source.
Fellow
$399.95
Released 2022-11
Timemore
$79Cheaper
Released 2022
The Timemore Chestnut C3 ESP Pro wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Timemore Chestnut C3 ESP Pro is the cheaper at $79. The Timemore Chestnut C3 ESP Pro both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $399.95 | $79 |
| Brand | Fellow | Timemore |
| Released | 2022-11 | 2022 |
| Type | electric | manual |
| Burr type | flat | conical |
| Burr size (mm) | 64 | 38 |
| Grind settings | 31 stepped (11 numbered settings, 31 total steps) | 30 clicks per rotation (23.3 µm/click) |
| Hopper capacity (g) | 100 | 25 |
| Best for | pourover | all |
| Weight (lb) | 10.1 | 1.17 |
| Release | 2022-11 | 2022 |
Sources — Fellow Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2: fellowproducts.com (verified 2026-09-21). Timemore Chestnut C3 ESP Pro: slowpoursupply.co (verified 2026-06-19).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
One whitelisted hands-on review survived verification (Reviewed / USA Today) for the Fellow Ode Gen 2. Reviewed tested the grinder and praised supremely consistent grinds from fine Prismo to coarse cold brew, plus a sleek, compact design with useful extras like the grind knocker and included cleaning brush. It flagged the absence of an espresso grind function (finest 'Prismo' setting too coarse for espresso) and a stainless-steel catch funnel where grounds get stuck. No quantitative lab measurements were reported. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Supremely consistent, precise grinds across brew methods from fine Prismo to coarse cold brew; Sleek, compact design plus handy knock knob and included cleaning brush.
Flagged: No espresso grind setting; finest grind too coarse for espresso; Poorly designed stainless-steel catch funnel where grounds get stuck.
Across 2 testing outlets (CoffeeGeek.co and Brew Coffee Home), the Timemore C3 ESP Pro earns a uniformly positive verdict as a compact, precise manual espresso grinder. Both reviewers highlight its patented, fine-grained click adjustment (23-23.3 micrometers per click, 30 clicks per rotation) and 38mm burr as delivering genuinely consistent grinds and rich, full-bodied espresso that one outlet compares favorably to electric grinders. Both also praise the grinding experience itself as fast and effortless, with no negative points raised by either source. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Grind consistency and resulting espresso quality (rich texture/body, comparable to electric grinders); Solid build quality and precise, patented click-adjustment mechanism; Fast, effortless grinding process well suited for travel/on-the-go espresso prep.