BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer vs Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer
The verdict
Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer is narrowly ahead, 8.4 to BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer's 8.3. It leads on build quality & water resistance.
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer costs $10 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 timer & brewing features, ease of use & display.
Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer
A large platform with a dishwasher-safe silicone cover, for a messy counter
Scores higher on build quality & water resistance.
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 | Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy & Resolution | 26% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Water Resistance | 18% | 5.0 | 9.2 |
| Timer & Brewing Features | 14% | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Ease of Use & Display | 12% | 9.1 | 5.0 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $19.99 | $29.99 |
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 | Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $29.99 |
| Best for | A 3kg scale with a removable silicone pad, at the budget end without feeling like it | A large platform with a dishwasher-safe silicone cover, for a messy counter |
| What sets it apart | A removable waterproof silicone pad rather than a fixed cover, so the platform cleans properly | A heat-resistant silicone cover you can actually put in the dishwasher |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | — |
| Backlit | — | ✓ |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | LED | — |
| Max Capacity | 3000 g | 3000, published as 6.6lb |
| Platform Size | — | 133 square, published as 5.25 by 5.25 inches |
| Power Source | Rechargeable, charging cable included | — |
| Resolution | 0.1, with a published range of 0.3 to 3000g | 0.1, from a sensor the maker credits with a rapid refresh rate |
| 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 | Heat-resistant silicone cover, dishwasher safe, over the weighing platform |
| Warranty | — | 5 years |
| Warranty Years Note | — | Greater Goods states a limited five-year manufacturer warranty |
| Water Resistance Note | — | Not published. The cover is described as waterproof, the scale is not rated |
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
Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer
- +Five-year warranty, by far the longest in this category
- +A backlit display, which almost nothing else here has
- +3000g capacity with a timer that counts up and down for bloom, extraction and shots
- +A dishwasher-safe silicone cover over the platform, and $29.99 against a $49.95 median
- −The cover is described as waterproof but the scale itself carries no water resistance rating
- −No flow rate readout and no brewing modes
- −No app connectivity
Every specification, side by side
| BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer | Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $19.99 | $29.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A 3kg scale with a removable silicone pad, at the budget end without feeling like it | A large platform with a dishwasher-safe silicone cover, for a messy counter |
| What sets it apart | A removable waterproof silicone pad rather than a fixed cover, so the platform cleans properly | A heat-resistant silicone cover you can actually put in the dishwasher |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connectivity | ✕ | ✕ |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | — |
| Backlit | — | ✓ |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | LED | — |
| Max Capacity | 3000 g | 3000, published as 6.6lb |
| Platform Size | — | 133 square, published as 5.25 by 5.25 inches |
| Power Source | Rechargeable, charging cable included | — |
| Resolution | 0.1, with a published range of 0.3 to 3000g | 0.1, from a sensor the maker credits with a rapid refresh rate |
| 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 | Heat-resistant silicone cover, dishwasher safe, over the weighing platform |
| Warranty | — | 5 years |
| Warranty Years Note | — | Greater Goods states a limited five-year manufacturer warranty |
| Water Resistance Note | — | Not published. The cover is described as waterproof, the scale is not rated |
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer vs Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer: common questions
Which is better, BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer or Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer?
Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer scores 8.4 against 8.3, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer is still ahead on timer & brewing features.
Is BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer or Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer cheaper?
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer starts at $19.99, and Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer at $29.99.
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 Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer for?
A large platform with a dishwasher-safe silicone cover, for a messy counter
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