Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III vs Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale

The verdict

Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale is the better buy on our scoring, 8.3 to Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III's 7.8. It leads on build quality & water resistance and value for money.

Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale costs $27.93 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.

Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale

An espresso drip tray scale small enough to live under the group head

Scores higher on 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

CriterionWeightBrewista Smart Coffee Scale IIIMaestri House S2 Espresso Scale
Accuracy & Resolution26%9.59.5
Build Quality & Water Resistance18%4.57.0
Timer & Brewing Features14%7.05.5
Ease of Use & Display12%9.19.1
Value for Money10%7.210.0

What each one costs

Price$55.00$27.07

Where they differ

Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.

Brewista Smart Coffee Scale IIIMaestri House S2 Espresso Scale
Price$55.00$27.07
Best forFive brewing modes from a specialty brand, with separate espresso profilesAn espresso drip tray scale small enough to live under the group head
What sets it apartThree of its five modes are brew-specific, one for pour over and two for espressoFour inches square and three quarters of an inch thick, so it fits where most scales cannot
Auto Shutoff✓—
Auto Tare✓—
Brewing Modes5, switching between manual and auto, with M1 for pour over and M2 and M3 for espresso—
Built in Timer✓✓
Display TypeLCDLED
Max Capacity2000, published as 70oz2000 g
Platform Size—105 square, published as 4.13 by 4.13 inches, and 0.78 inches thick
Power SourceUSB rechargeableRechargeable
Resolution0.1, which the maker describes as drop-by-drop accuracy0.1, with a published working range of 0.5 to 2000g
Surface Material—Borosilicate glass top
Units—Three
Usb C Charging—✓
Warranty Years NoteBrewista warranty policy: one (1) year from the original date of purchaseMaestri House: standard 1-year limited warranty (2 years only on registration)
Weight—340, published as 0.75lb

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
Full Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III review →
Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale
  • +A borosilicate glass top at $27.07, which nothing else here manages under $49
  • +USB-C rechargeable with dual timing modes
  • +One-year warranty stated by Maestri House
  • +340g and 20mm thick
  • −2000g capacity
  • −No flow rate readout and no brewing modes
  • −No app connectivity
Full Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale review →

Every specification, side by side

Brewista Smart Coffee Scale IIIMaestri House S2 Espresso Scale
Price
Price$55.00$27.07
Who it suits
Best forFive brewing modes from a specialty brand, with separate espresso profilesAn espresso drip tray scale small enough to live under the group head
What sets it apartThree of its five modes are brew-specific, one for pour over and two for espressoFour inches square and three quarters of an inch thick, so it fits where most scales cannot
Specifications
App Connectivity✕✕
Auto Shutoff✓—
Auto Tare✓—
Brewing Modes5, switching between manual and auto, with M1 for pour over and M2 and M3 for espresso—
Built in Timer✓✓
Display TypeLCDLED
Max Capacity2000, published as 70oz2000 g
Platform Size—105 square, published as 4.13 by 4.13 inches, and 0.78 inches thick
Power SourceUSB rechargeableRechargeable
Resolution0.1, which the maker describes as drop-by-drop accuracy0.1, with a published working range of 0.5 to 2000g
Ships toUSUS
Ships to NoteConfirmed 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—Borosilicate glass top
Units—Three
Usb C Charging—✓
Warranty1 year1 year
Warranty Years NoteBrewista warranty policy: one (1) year from the original date of purchaseMaestri House: standard 1-year limited warranty (2 years only on registration)
Weight—340, published as 0.75lb

Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III vs Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale: common questions

Which is better, Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III or Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale?

Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale scores 8.3 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 Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale cheaper?

Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III starts at $55.00, and Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale at $27.07.

Who is Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III for?

Five brewing modes from a specialty brand, with separate espresso profiles

Who is Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale for?

An espresso drip tray scale small enough to live under the group head

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