BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer vs TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale
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The verdict
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer is narrowly ahead, 8.3 to TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale's 8.0. It leads on accuracy & resolution and value for money.
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, value for money.
TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale
The specialty standard, with flow rate shown separately from the timer
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 | TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy & Resolution | 26% | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| Build Quality & Water Resistance | 18% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Timer & Brewing Features | 14% | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| Ease of Use & Display | 12% | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 10.0 | 7.4 |
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 | TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $55.00 |
| Best for | A 3kg scale with a removable silicone pad, at the budget end without feeling like it | The specialty standard, with flow rate shown separately from the timer |
| What sets it apart | A removable waterproof silicone pad rather than a fixed cover, so the platform cleans properly | A flow rate readout independent of the timer, so you can correct your pour while pouring |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | — |
| Auto Timer Start | — | ✓ |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flow Rate Display | — | ✓ |
| Max Capacity | 3000 g | 2000, with a range published as 0.1 to 2000g |
| Power Source | Rechargeable, charging cable included | Rechargeable, a 1600mAh lithium ion battery |
| 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 | — |
| Units | — | Grams and ounces |
| Usb C Charging | — | ✓ |
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
TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale
- +Auto timer start triggered by a change in weight
- +Flow rate shown separately from the timer
- +USB-C off a 1600mAh battery, grams and ounces
- −$55 against a $49.95 median
- −2000g capacity
- −TIMEMORE publishes no warranty term on its own return policy or product pages
Every specification, side by side
| BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer | TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | The specialty standard, with flow rate shown separately from the timer |
| What sets it apart | A removable waterproof silicone pad rather than a fixed cover, so the platform cleans properly | A flow rate readout independent of the timer, so you can correct your pour while pouring |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connectivity | ✕ | ✕ |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | — |
| Auto Timer Start | — | ✓ |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | LED | LED |
| Flow Rate Display | — | ✓ |
| Max Capacity | 3000 g | 2000, with a range published as 0.1 to 2000g |
| Power Source | Rechargeable, charging cable included | Rechargeable, a 1600mAh lithium ion battery |
| 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 | — |
| Units | — | Grams and ounces |
| Usb C Charging | — | ✓ |
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer vs TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale: common questions
Which is better, BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer or TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale?
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer scores 8.3 against 8.0, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale is still ahead on timer & brewing features.
Is BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer or TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale cheaper?
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer starts at $19.99, and TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale 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 TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale for?
The specialty standard, with flow rate shown separately from the timer
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