Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III vs IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer
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The verdict
Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III is narrowly ahead, 7.8 to IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer's 7.7. It leads on timer & brewing features and ease of use & display.
Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III costs $4.99 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, value for money.
IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer
An aluminium-bodied scale with a removable silicone pad, for a wet counter
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 | Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III | IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy & Resolution | 26% | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Build Quality & Water Resistance | 18% | 4.5 | 6.7 |
| Timer & Brewing Features | 14% | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| Ease of Use & Display | 12% | 9.1 | 7.3 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 7.2 | 6.5 |
What each one costs
| Price | $55.00 | $59.99 |
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 | IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $55.00 | $59.99 |
| Best for | Five brewing modes from a specialty brand, with separate espresso profiles | An aluminium-bodied scale with a removable silicone pad, for a wet counter |
| What sets it apart | Three of its five modes are brew-specific, one for pour over and two for espresso | An aluminium alloy body rather than plastic, with a heat-resistant pad that absorbs vibration |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brewing Modes | 5, switching between manual and auto, with M1 for pour over and M2 and M3 for espresso | — |
| Display Type | LCD | — |
| Max Capacity | 2000, published as 70oz | 2000, published as 4.4lb |
| Pad Function | — | The maker credits the silicone pad with preventing slipping and absorbing vibration |
| Power Source | USB rechargeable | Rechargeable |
| Resolution | 0.1, which the maker describes as drop-by-drop accuracy | 0.1 g |
| Surface Material | — | Aluminium alloy body with a removable heat-resistant silicone pad |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Warranty Years Note | Brewista warranty policy: one (1) year from the original date of purchase | — |
| Water Resistance Claim | — | The maker calls it waterproof and water-resistant and publishes no IP rating, so no rating is recorded. The removable silicone pad is what actually takes the spills |
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
IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer
- +An aluminium alloy body, the only metal-bodied scale here besides the LAYBIRD platform
- +A removable heat-resistant silicone pad the maker credits with absorbing vibration
- +0.1g with one-touch auto-tare, rechargeable
- −Called waterproof and water-resistant with no IP rating published, so nothing can be verified
- −$59.99 against a $49.95 median for a scale with no modes and no flow rate
- −2000g capacity
Every specification, side by side
| Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III | IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $55.00 | $59.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Five brewing modes from a specialty brand, with separate espresso profiles | An aluminium-bodied scale with a removable silicone pad, for a wet counter |
| What sets it apart | Three of its five modes are brew-specific, one for pour over and two for espresso | An aluminium alloy body rather than plastic, with a heat-resistant pad that absorbs vibration |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connectivity | ✕ | ✕ |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | 2000, published as 4.4lb |
| Pad Function | — | The maker credits the silicone pad with preventing slipping and absorbing vibration |
| Power Source | USB rechargeable | Rechargeable |
| Resolution | 0.1, which the maker describes as drop-by-drop accuracy | 0.1 g |
| 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 | — | Aluminium alloy body with a removable heat-resistant silicone pad |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Warranty Years Note | Brewista warranty policy: one (1) year from the original date of purchase | — |
| Water Resistance Claim | — | The maker calls it waterproof and water-resistant and publishes no IP rating, so no rating is recorded. The removable silicone pad is what actually takes the spills |
Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III vs IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer: common questions
Which is better, Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III or IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer?
Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III scores 7.8 against 7.7, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer is still ahead on build quality & water resistance.
Is Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III or IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer cheaper?
Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III starts at $55.00, and IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer at $59.99.
Who is Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III for?
Five brewing modes from a specialty brand, with separate espresso profiles
Who is IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer for?
An aluminium-bodied scale with a removable silicone pad, for a wet counter
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