BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer vs TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale
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The verdict
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer is narrowly ahead, 8.3 to TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale's 8.2. It leads on accuracy & resolution and value for money.
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer costs $39.01 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 3.0 Coffee Scale
Fitting under a drip tray that will not take a normal scale
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 3.0 Coffee Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy & Resolution | 26% | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| Build Quality & Water Resistance | 18% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Timer & Brewing Features | 14% | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| Ease of Use & Display | 12% | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 10.0 | 7.1 |
What each one costs
| Price | $19.99 | $59.00 |
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 3.0 Coffee Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $59.00 |
| Best for | A 3kg scale with a removable silicone pad, at the budget end without feeling like it | Fitting under a drip tray that will not take a normal scale |
| What sets it apart | A removable waterproof silicone pad rather than a fixed cover, so the platform cleans properly | 20mm thick with a physical mode switch, and it reads from 0.2g rather than 0.5g |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Timer Start | — | ✓ |
| Brewing Modes | — | 3 |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flow Rate Display | — | ✓ |
| Interference Handling | — | The maker states upgraded anti-interference hardware for stable readings near grinders and espresso machines |
| Max Capacity | 3000 g | 2000 g |
| Minimum Weight | — | 0.2, against 0.5 on the Basic 2.0 per the maker, which matters because a single espresso dose is weighed in tenths |
| Mode Switch | — | A physical switch rather than touch controls, which the maker presents as the main change from the Basic 2.0 |
| Modes Detail | — | Pour over, espresso and regular. Pour over calculates the brew ratio in real time, espresso auto-tares and tracks flow rate, and regular weighs beans or grounds. The count of three includes the plain weighing mode |
| Power Source | Rechargeable, charging cable included | Rechargeable |
| Resolution | 0.1, with a published range of 0.3 to 3000g | 0.1 g |
| Review Count Note | — | 33 ratings at the time of writing, which is thin. It is a new revision of the Black Mirror Basic 2.0 rather than an unknown scale, but the record is short |
| 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 | — |
| Thickness | — | 20, which the maker gives as 23% thinner than the Basic 2.0's 26mm |
| Weight | — | 300 g |
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 3.0 Coffee Scale
- +A 0.2g minimum weight against 0.5g on the Basic 2.0, which is the difference between reading a single espresso dose and not
- +Espresso mode auto-tares, times and tracks flow rate in one action
- +20mm thick, which TIMEMORE gives as 23% thinner than the Basic 2.0
- +A physical mode switch rather than touch controls, and upgraded anti-interference hardware for stable readings near a grinder
- −$59 is the second most expensive scale here, above the $49.95 median
- −33 ratings at the time of writing, which is thin for a new revision
- −TIMEMORE publishes no warranty term
Every specification, side by side
| BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer | TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $19.99 | $59.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A 3kg scale with a removable silicone pad, at the budget end without feeling like it | Fitting under a drip tray that will not take a normal scale |
| What sets it apart | A removable waterproof silicone pad rather than a fixed cover, so the platform cleans properly | 20mm thick with a physical mode switch, and it reads from 0.2g rather than 0.5g |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connectivity | ✕ | ✕ |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Timer Start | — | ✓ |
| Brewing Modes | — | 3 |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | LED | LED |
| Flow Rate Display | — | ✓ |
| Interference Handling | — | The maker states upgraded anti-interference hardware for stable readings near grinders and espresso machines |
| Max Capacity | 3000 g | 2000 g |
| Minimum Weight | — | 0.2, against 0.5 on the Basic 2.0 per the maker, which matters because a single espresso dose is weighed in tenths |
| Mode Switch | — | A physical switch rather than touch controls, which the maker presents as the main change from the Basic 2.0 |
| Modes Detail | — | Pour over, espresso and regular. Pour over calculates the brew ratio in real time, espresso auto-tares and tracks flow rate, and regular weighs beans or grounds. The count of three includes the plain weighing mode |
| Power Source | Rechargeable, charging cable included | Rechargeable |
| Resolution | 0.1, with a published range of 0.3 to 3000g | 0.1 g |
| Review Count Note | — | 33 ratings at the time of writing, which is thin. It is a new revision of the Black Mirror Basic 2.0 rather than an unknown scale, but the record is short |
| 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 | — |
| Thickness | — | 20, which the maker gives as 23% thinner than the Basic 2.0's 26mm |
| Weight | — | 300 g |
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer vs TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale: common questions
Which is better, BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer or TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale?
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer scores 8.3 against 8.2, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale is still ahead on timer & brewing features.
Is BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer or TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale cheaper?
BAGAIL Coffee Scale with Timer starts at $19.99, and TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale at $59.00.
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 3.0 Coffee Scale for?
Fitting under a drip tray that will not take a normal scale
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