Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III vs Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer
The verdict
Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer is the better buy on our scoring, 8.4 to Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III's 7.8. It leads on accuracy & resolution and build quality & water resistance.
Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer costs $25.01 less.
Who each one suits
Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III
Five brewing modes from a specialty brand, with separate espresso profiles
Scores higher on timer & brewing features, ease of use & display.
Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer
A large platform with a dishwasher-safe silicone cover, for a messy counter
Scores higher on accuracy & resolution, build quality & water resistance, value for money.
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 | Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III | Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy & Resolution | 26% | 9.5 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Water Resistance | 18% | 4.5 | 9.2 |
| Timer & Brewing Features | 14% | 7.0 | 5.5 |
| Ease of Use & Display | 12% | 9.1 | 5.0 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 7.2 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $55.00 | $29.99 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III | Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $55.00 | $29.99 |
| Best for | Five brewing modes from a specialty brand, with separate espresso profiles | A large platform with a dishwasher-safe silicone cover, for a messy counter |
| What sets it apart | Three of its five modes are brew-specific, one for pour over and two for espresso | A heat-resistant silicone cover you can actually put in the dishwasher |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | — |
| Backlit | — | ✓ |
| Brewing Modes | 5, switching between manual and auto, with M1 for pour over and M2 and M3 for espresso | — |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | LCD | — |
| Max Capacity | 2000, published as 70oz | 3000, published as 6.6lb |
| Platform Size | — | 133 square, published as 5.25 by 5.25 inches |
| Power Source | USB rechargeable | — |
| Resolution | 0.1, which the maker describes as drop-by-drop accuracy | 0.1, from a sensor the maker credits with a rapid refresh rate |
| Surface Material | — | Heat-resistant silicone cover, dishwasher safe, over the weighing platform |
| Warranty | 1 year | 5 years |
| Warranty Years Note | Brewista warranty policy: one (1) year from the original date of purchase | Greater Goods states a limited five-year manufacturer warranty |
| Water Resistance Note | — | Not published. The cover is described as waterproof, the scale is not rated |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III
- +Five modes, splitting pour over from two separate espresso profiles
- +One-year warranty, stated by Brewista, where most scales here publish none
- +0.1g with auto-tare and auto shut-off
- +USB rechargeable
- −$55 sits above the $49.95 median
- −2000g capacity, where the cheaper BAGAIL and KitchenTour reach 3000g
- −No app connectivity
Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer
- +Five-year warranty, by far the longest in this category
- +A backlit display, which almost nothing else here has
- +3000g capacity with a timer that counts up and down for bloom, extraction and shots
- +A dishwasher-safe silicone cover over the platform, and $29.99 against a $49.95 median
- −The cover is described as waterproof but the scale itself carries no water resistance rating
- −No flow rate readout and no brewing modes
- −No app connectivity
Every specification, side by side
| Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III | Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $55.00 | $29.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Five brewing modes from a specialty brand, with separate espresso profiles | A large platform with a dishwasher-safe silicone cover, for a messy counter |
| What sets it apart | Three of its five modes are brew-specific, one for pour over and two for espresso | A heat-resistant silicone cover you can actually put in the dishwasher |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connectivity | ✕ | ✕ |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | — |
| Backlit | — | ✓ |
| Brewing Modes | 5, switching between manual and auto, with M1 for pour over and M2 and M3 for espresso | — |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | LCD | — |
| Max Capacity | 2000, published as 70oz | 3000, published as 6.6lb |
| Platform Size | — | 133 square, published as 5.25 by 5.25 inches |
| Power Source | USB rechargeable | — |
| Resolution | 0.1, which the maker describes as drop-by-drop accuracy | 0.1, from a sensor the maker credits with a rapid refresh rate |
| 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 | — | Heat-resistant silicone cover, dishwasher safe, over the weighing platform |
| Warranty | 1 year | 5 years |
| Warranty Years Note | Brewista warranty policy: one (1) year from the original date of purchase | Greater Goods states a limited five-year manufacturer warranty |
| Water Resistance Note | — | Not published. The cover is described as waterproof, the scale is not rated |
Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III vs Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer: common questions
Which is better, Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III or Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer?
Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer scores 8.4 against 7.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III is still ahead on timer & brewing features.
Is Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III or Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer cheaper?
Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III starts at $55.00, and Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer at $29.99.
Who is Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III for?
Five brewing modes from a specialty brand, with separate espresso profiles
Who is Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer for?
A large platform with a dishwasher-safe silicone cover, for a messy counter
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