BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer vs Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale
AheadThe verdict
Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale is narrowly ahead, 8.6 to BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer's 8.3. It leads on timer & brewing features.
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer costs $8.8 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 build quality & water resistance.
Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale
A scale that works out your water target from the ratio you set
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 | Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy & Resolution | 26% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Water Resistance | 18% | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Timer & Brewing Features | 14% | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| Ease of Use & Display | 12% | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $19.99 | $28.79 |
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 S3 Pour Over Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $28.79 |
| Best for | A 3kg scale with a removable silicone pad, at the budget end without feeling like it | A scale that works out your water target from the ratio you set |
| What sets it apart | A removable waterproof silicone pad rather than a fixed cover, so the platform cleans properly | Adjustable brew ratios from 1:1 to 1:18 with the target water weight calculated for you |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | — |
| Auto Timer Start | — | ✓ |
| Brew Ratio Calculation | — | Set a ratio from 1:1 to 1:18 and the scale calculates the target water weight, with an audible beep |
| Brewing Modes | — | 3: auto timer for pour over, auto timer for espresso, and standard weighing |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | LED | LED, described as larger and easy to read |
| Flow Rate Display | — | ✓ |
| 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 | — |
| Warranty | — | 1 year |
| Warranty Years Note | — | Maestri House: standard 1-year limited warranty (2 years only on registration) |
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 S3 Pour Over Scale
- +Set a ratio from 1:1 to 1:18 and it calculates the target water weight, which the $83.50 Hario Polaris also does at three times the price
- +Three modes with auto timer start in both automatic ones, plus real-time flow rate
- +3000g capacity at 0.1g
- +$28.79 against a $49.95 median, with a one-year warranty stated
- −An LED readout rather than a backlit or LCD panel
- −No app connectivity
- −Three modes is fewer than the Brewista's five
Every specification, side by side
| BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer | Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $19.99 | $28.79 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A 3kg scale with a removable silicone pad, at the budget end without feeling like it | A scale that works out your water target from the ratio you set |
| What sets it apart | A removable waterproof silicone pad rather than a fixed cover, so the platform cleans properly | Adjustable brew ratios from 1:1 to 1:18 with the target water weight calculated for you |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connectivity | ✕ | ✕ |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | — |
| Auto Timer Start | — | ✓ |
| Brew Ratio Calculation | — | Set a ratio from 1:1 to 1:18 and the scale calculates the target water weight, with an audible beep |
| Brewing Modes | — | 3: auto timer for pour over, auto timer for espresso, and standard weighing |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | LED | LED, described as larger and easy to read |
| Flow Rate Display | — | ✓ |
| Max Capacity | 3000 g | 3000 g |
| 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 | — |
| Warranty | — | 1 year |
| Warranty Years Note | — | Maestri House: standard 1-year limited warranty (2 years only on registration) |
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer vs Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale: common questions
Which is better, BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer or Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale?
Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale scores 8.6 against 8.3, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer is still ahead on build quality & water resistance.
Is BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer or Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale cheaper?
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer starts at $19.99, and Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale at $28.79.
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 S3 Pour Over Scale for?
A scale that works out your water target from the ratio you set
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