Coffee Grinders · owner-verdict comparison
DF64 Gen 2 vs Timemore C2: what real owners say
Real owners lean toward the DF64 Gen 2: 73% of 298 owners recommend it, vs 50% of 32 for the Timemore C2.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
73%of 298 owners recommend
73% recommend · 10% neutral · 17% don't
Owners praise
- Excellent flavor and grind quality
- Outstanding value for the price
- Swappable 64mm burrs for upgrades
Owners complain about
- Loud, shrill grinding noise
- Inconsistency, wandering touch point
- Clogging, static, and mess
50%of 32 owners recommend
50% recommend · 16% neutral · 34% don't
Owners praise
- Excellent value for the price, especially as a step up from a blade or cheap entry-level grinder
- Solid, satisfying build quality and feel in the hand for the money, with many recent units being mostly metal
- Strong, reliable results for pour-over and filter coffee, producing balanced, enjoyable cups
Owners complain about
- Noticeable unit-to-unit quality variation, so build and performance can be a bit of a gamble
- Burr alignment and wobble problems on some units, sometimes worsening over time
- Plastic internal frame and parts on many units, which can feel less premium
What DF64 Gen 2 owners say
“Industrial vibes AND getting the kids out of bed are two major advantages in my opinion”
“the industrial look is actually one of the attractive features of this grinder for me.”— @ClaudioMartella on
YouTube
“My white DF64 gen 2 is going back. I get the same flavor as my Breville Barista Touch.”— @arielrodriguez6980 on
YouTube
What Timemore C2 owners say
“totally blown away by how fast this thing grinds, and how smooth it feels to use in comparison”— @jeppemellbak3869 on
YouTube
“Absolutely amazing for its price (40-50 usd) grinding process is really fast.”
“there is a pungent smell inside the grinder”