BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer vs Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III
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The verdict
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer is the better buy on our scoring, 8.3 to Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III's 7.8. It leads on accuracy & resolution and build quality & water resistance.
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer costs $35.01 less.
Who each one suits
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer
A 3kg scale with a removable silicone pad, at the budget end without feeling like it
Scores higher on accuracy & resolution, build quality & water resistance, value for money.
Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III
Five brewing modes from a specialty brand, with separate espresso profiles
Scores higher on timer & brewing features.
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 | BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer | Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy & Resolution | 26% | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| Build Quality & Water Resistance | 18% | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Timer & Brewing Features | 14% | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Ease of Use & Display | 12% | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 10.0 | 7.2 |
What each one costs
| Price | $19.99 | $55.00 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer | Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $55.00 |
| Best for | A 3kg scale with a removable silicone pad, at the budget end without feeling like it | Five brewing modes from a specialty brand, with separate espresso profiles |
| What sets it apart | A removable waterproof silicone pad rather than a fixed cover, so the platform cleans properly | Three of its five modes are brew-specific, one for pour over and two for espresso |
| Brewing Modes | — | 5, switching between manual and auto, with M1 for pour over and M2 and M3 for espresso |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | LED | LCD |
| Max Capacity | 3000 g | 2000, published as 70oz |
| Power Source | Rechargeable, charging cable included | USB rechargeable |
| Resolution | 0.1, with a published range of 0.3 to 3000g | 0.1, which the maker describes as drop-by-drop accuracy |
| Setup Note | The maker's first instruction is to remove four plugs from under the weighing platform before use | — |
| Surface Material | ABS platform, heat resistant, with a removable silicone pad the maker calls waterproof, non-slip, scratch resistant and heat insulating | — |
| Warranty | — | 1 year |
| Warranty Years Note | — | Brewista warranty policy: one (1) year from the original date of purchase |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer
- +0.1g resolution up to 3000g, the widest capacity in this category
- +Rechargeable with the cable included, where several scales at this price take disposable batteries
- +Automatic and manual timing with auto-tare
- +$19.99 against a category median of $49.95
- −An ABS platform rather than glass or metal, which is the cheapest surface here
- −An LED readout with no backlight
- −The maker's first instruction is to remove four plugs from under the platform, which is a step most scales do not have
Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III
- +Five modes, splitting pour over from two separate espresso profiles
- +One-year warranty, stated by Brewista, where most scales here publish none
- +0.1g with auto-tare and auto shut-off
- +USB rechargeable
- −$55 sits above the $49.95 median
- −2000g capacity, where the cheaper BAGAIL and KitchenTour reach 3000g
- −No app connectivity
Every specification, side by side
| BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer | Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $19.99 | $55.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A 3kg scale with a removable silicone pad, at the budget end without feeling like it | Five brewing modes from a specialty brand, with separate espresso profiles |
| What sets it apart | A removable waterproof silicone pad rather than a fixed cover, so the platform cleans properly | Three of its five modes are brew-specific, one for pour over and two for espresso |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connectivity | ✕ | ✕ |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brewing Modes | — | 5, switching between manual and auto, with M1 for pour over and M2 and M3 for espresso |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | LED | LCD |
| Max Capacity | 3000 g | 2000, published as 70oz |
| Power Source | Rechargeable, charging cable included | USB rechargeable |
| Resolution | 0.1, with a published range of 0.3 to 3000g | 0.1, which the maker describes as drop-by-drop accuracy |
| Setup Note | The maker's first instruction is to remove four plugs from under the weighing platform before use | — |
| Ships to | US | 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. | 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. |
| Surface Material | ABS platform, heat resistant, with a removable silicone pad the maker calls waterproof, non-slip, scratch resistant and heat insulating | — |
| Warranty | — | 1 year |
| Warranty Years Note | — | Brewista warranty policy: one (1) year from the original date of purchase |
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer vs Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III: common questions
Which is better, BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer or Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III?
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer scores 8.3 against 7.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III is still ahead on timer & brewing features.
Is BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer or Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III cheaper?
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer starts at $19.99, and Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III at $55.00.
Who is BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer for?
A 3kg scale with a removable silicone pad, at the budget end without feeling like it
Who is Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III for?
Five brewing modes from a specialty brand, with separate espresso profiles
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