BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer vs IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer
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The verdict
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer is the better buy on our scoring, 8.3 to IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer's 7.7. It leads on accuracy & resolution and ease of use & display.
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer costs $40 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, ease of use & display, value for money.
IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer
An aluminium-bodied scale with a removable silicone pad, for a wet 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 | IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy & Resolution | 26% | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| Build Quality & Water Resistance | 18% | 5.0 | 6.7 |
| Timer & Brewing Features | 14% | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Ease of Use & Display | 12% | 9.1 | 7.3 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 10.0 | 6.5 |
What each one costs
| Price | $19.99 | $59.99 |
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 | IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $59.99 |
| Best for | A 3kg scale with a removable silicone pad, at the budget end without feeling like it | An aluminium-bodied scale with a removable silicone pad, for a wet counter |
| What sets it apart | A removable waterproof silicone pad rather than a fixed cover, so the platform cleans properly | An aluminium alloy body rather than plastic, with a heat-resistant pad that absorbs vibration |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | LED | — |
| Max Capacity | 3000 g | 2000, published as 4.4lb |
| Pad Function | — | The maker credits the silicone pad with preventing slipping and absorbing vibration |
| Power Source | Rechargeable, charging cable included | Rechargeable |
| Resolution | 0.1, with a published range of 0.3 to 3000g | 0.1 g |
| 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 | Aluminium alloy body with a removable heat-resistant silicone pad |
| Water Resistance Claim | — | The maker calls it waterproof and water-resistant and publishes no IP rating, so no rating is recorded. The removable silicone pad is what actually takes the spills |
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
IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer
- +An aluminium alloy body, the only metal-bodied scale here besides the LAYBIRD platform
- +A removable heat-resistant silicone pad the maker credits with absorbing vibration
- +0.1g with one-touch auto-tare, rechargeable
- −Called waterproof and water-resistant with no IP rating published, so nothing can be verified
- −$59.99 against a $49.95 median for a scale with no modes and no flow rate
- −2000g capacity
Every specification, side by side
| BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer | IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $19.99 | $59.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A 3kg scale with a removable silicone pad, at the budget end without feeling like it | An aluminium-bodied scale with a removable silicone pad, for a wet counter |
| What sets it apart | A removable waterproof silicone pad rather than a fixed cover, so the platform cleans properly | An aluminium alloy body rather than plastic, with a heat-resistant pad that absorbs vibration |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connectivity | ✕ | ✕ |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | LED | — |
| Max Capacity | 3000 g | 2000, published as 4.4lb |
| Pad Function | — | The maker credits the silicone pad with preventing slipping and absorbing vibration |
| Power Source | Rechargeable, charging cable included | Rechargeable |
| Resolution | 0.1, with a published range of 0.3 to 3000g | 0.1 g |
| 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 | Aluminium alloy body with a removable heat-resistant silicone pad |
| Water Resistance Claim | — | The maker calls it waterproof and water-resistant and publishes no IP rating, so no rating is recorded. The removable silicone pad is what actually takes the spills |
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer vs IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer: common questions
Which is better, BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer or IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer?
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer scores 8.3 against 7.7, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer is still ahead on build quality & water resistance.
Is BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer or IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer cheaper?
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer starts at $19.99, and IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer at $59.99.
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 IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer for?
An aluminium-bodied scale with a removable silicone pad, for a wet counter
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