Timemore Fixed the 064S's Annoyances in Gen 2; the Independent Verdicts Aren't In

64 mm, 800–1600 RPM, US$429 presale — the 064S II uses a 64 mm GRINDINGLABS flat burr set, a stepless magnetic grind dial and a speed range of 800–1600 RPM; the Timemore page lists it at US$429 (€384) against a US$650 reference price, as a pre-order whose notice says shipping begins in late February 2027 (Timemore).

Four fixes to the daily routine — the grind numbers now sit on the top face for eye-level reading, the RPM dial moved to the front, the hopper is fully removable with a redesigned anti-popcorn feed, and the burr carrier releases by hand — Timemore says it tested alignment across 5,000 cycles (Hoon's Coffee).

The outgoing model finished last — in Hoon's September 64 mm tier list the 064S sits in the bottom group alongside the DF64V, and he tells buyers thinking about one to wait for Gen 2, which he calls amazing before it has shipped (tier list).

Line-up changed, not just the grinder — Timemore is dropping the pour-over-specific 064 and selling two 64 mm Gen 2 models: the 064S with a new burr and a 064 SSP with SSP burrs; the 78 mm 078 burr stays the same while the 078S gets a new one (Hoon's Coffee).

Claim · Maker — “Sweetness, body, exceptional versatility” — Timemore's own product copy promises the new burr set covers “everything from rich espresso to delicate pourovers”, a claim that only independent tasting can settle (Timemore).

Verdict · YouTube · Hoon's Coffee — Wait for this one — Hoon ranks the current 064S at the bottom of his 64 mm group and says anyone considering it should hold off for Gen 2, which he expects to be worth the wait (tier list).

Claim · Maker — Swapping burrs is the pitch — Timemore's booth walkthrough argues that if retention or burr swapping bothers you, “it has never been easier than with our second generation Sculptor”, with the carrier clicking in and out without screws (Hoon's Coffee).

Reaction · Reddit · r/espresso — Early owner: intuitive — the first owner post on r/espresso, from someone who upgraded from an inconsistent Gemilai, reports the grinder is “very intuitive so far” and says he is impressed, without tasting notes or retention numbers yet (thread).