BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer vs Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale
The verdict
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer and Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale score the same, 8.3 out of 10, so the choice is what each is better at rather than which is better.
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer costs $7.08 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, timer & brewing features.
Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale
An espresso drip tray scale small enough to live under the group head
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 | Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy & Resolution | 26% | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| Build Quality & Water Resistance | 18% | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| Timer & Brewing Features | 14% | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Ease of Use & Display | 12% | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $19.99 | $27.07 |
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 | Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $27.07 |
| Best for | A 3kg scale with a removable silicone pad, at the budget end without feeling like it | An espresso drip tray scale small enough to live under the group head |
| What sets it apart | A removable waterproof silicone pad rather than a fixed cover, so the platform cleans properly | Four inches square and three quarters of an inch thick, so it fits where most scales cannot |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | — |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Max Capacity | 3000 g | 2000 g |
| Platform Size | — | 105 square, published as 4.13 by 4.13 inches, and 0.78 inches thick |
| Power Source | Rechargeable, charging cable included | Rechargeable |
| Resolution | 0.1, with a published range of 0.3 to 3000g | 0.1, with a published working range of 0.5 to 2000g |
| 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 | Borosilicate glass top |
| Units | — | Three |
| Usb C Charging | — | ✓ |
| Warranty | — | 1 year |
| Warranty Years Note | — | Maestri House: standard 1-year limited warranty (2 years only on registration) |
| Weight | — | 340, published as 0.75lb |
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
Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale
- +A borosilicate glass top at $27.07, which nothing else here manages under $49
- +USB-C rechargeable with dual timing modes
- +One-year warranty stated by Maestri House
- +340g and 20mm thick
- −2000g capacity
- −No flow rate readout and no brewing modes
- −No app connectivity
Every specification, side by side
| BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer | Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $19.99 | $27.07 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A 3kg scale with a removable silicone pad, at the budget end without feeling like it | An espresso drip tray scale small enough to live under the group head |
| What sets it apart | A removable waterproof silicone pad rather than a fixed cover, so the platform cleans properly | Four inches square and three quarters of an inch thick, so it fits where most scales cannot |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connectivity | ✕ | ✕ |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | — |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | LED | LED |
| Max Capacity | 3000 g | 2000 g |
| Platform Size | — | 105 square, published as 4.13 by 4.13 inches, and 0.78 inches thick |
| Power Source | Rechargeable, charging cable included | Rechargeable |
| Resolution | 0.1, with a published range of 0.3 to 3000g | 0.1, with a published working range of 0.5 to 2000g |
| 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 | Borosilicate glass top |
| Units | — | Three |
| Usb C Charging | — | ✓ |
| Warranty | — | 1 year |
| Warranty Years Note | — | Maestri House: standard 1-year limited warranty (2 years only on registration) |
| Weight | — | 340, published as 0.75lb |
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer vs Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale: common questions
Which is better, BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer or Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale?
Both score 8.3 out of 10 on the specifications their makers publish, so neither is ahead overall. BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer leads on accuracy & resolution, and Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale on build quality & water resistance.
Is BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer or Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale cheaper?
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer starts at $19.99, and Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale at $27.07.
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 Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale for?
An espresso drip tray scale small enough to live under the group head
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