Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III vs Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale
AheadThe verdict
Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale is the better buy on our scoring, 8.6 to Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III's 7.8. It leads on accuracy & resolution and timer & brewing features.
Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale costs $26.21 less.
Who each one suits
Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III
Five brewing modes from a specialty brand, with separate espresso profiles
Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale
A scale that works out your water target from the ratio you set
Scores higher on accuracy & resolution, timer & brewing features, 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 | Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy & Resolution | 26% | 9.5 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Water Resistance | 18% | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Timer & Brewing Features | 14% | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Ease of Use & Display | 12% | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 7.2 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $55.00 | $28.79 |
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 | Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $55.00 | $28.79 |
| Best for | Five brewing modes from a specialty brand, with separate espresso profiles | A scale that works out your water target from the ratio you set |
| What sets it apart | Three of its five modes are brew-specific, one for pour over and two for espresso | Adjustable brew ratios from 1:1 to 1:18 with the target water weight calculated for you |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | — |
| Auto Timer Start | — | ✓ |
| Brew Ratio Calculation | — | Set a ratio from 1:1 to 1:18 and the scale calculates the target water weight, with an audible beep |
| Brewing Modes | 5, switching between manual and auto, with M1 for pour over and M2 and M3 for espresso | 3: auto timer for pour over, auto timer for espresso, and standard weighing |
| Display Type | LCD | LED, described as larger and easy to read |
| Flow Rate Display | — | ✓ |
| Max Capacity | 2000, published as 70oz | 3000 g |
| Power Source | USB rechargeable | Rechargeable |
| Resolution | 0.1, which the maker describes as drop-by-drop accuracy | 0.1 g |
| Warranty Years Note | Brewista warranty policy: one (1) year from the original date of purchase | Maestri House: standard 1-year limited warranty (2 years only on registration) |
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
Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale
- +Set a ratio from 1:1 to 1:18 and it calculates the target water weight, which the $83.50 Hario Polaris also does at three times the price
- +Three modes with auto timer start in both automatic ones, plus real-time flow rate
- +3000g capacity at 0.1g
- +$28.79 against a $49.95 median, with a one-year warranty stated
- −An LED readout rather than a backlit or LCD panel
- −No app connectivity
- −Three modes is fewer than the Brewista's five
Every specification, side by side
| Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III | Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $55.00 | $28.79 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Five brewing modes from a specialty brand, with separate espresso profiles | A scale that works out your water target from the ratio you set |
| What sets it apart | Three of its five modes are brew-specific, one for pour over and two for espresso | Adjustable brew ratios from 1:1 to 1:18 with the target water weight calculated for you |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connectivity | ✕ | ✕ |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | — |
| Auto Timer Start | — | ✓ |
| Brew Ratio Calculation | — | Set a ratio from 1:1 to 1:18 and the scale calculates the target water weight, with an audible beep |
| Brewing Modes | 5, switching between manual and auto, with M1 for pour over and M2 and M3 for espresso | 3: auto timer for pour over, auto timer for espresso, and standard weighing |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | LCD | LED, described as larger and easy to read |
| Flow Rate Display | — | ✓ |
| Max Capacity | 2000, published as 70oz | 3000 g |
| 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. |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Warranty Years Note | Brewista warranty policy: one (1) year from the original date of purchase | Maestri House: standard 1-year limited warranty (2 years only on registration) |
Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III vs Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale: common questions
Which is better, Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III or Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale?
Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale scores 8.6 against 7.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.
Is Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III or Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale cheaper?
Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III starts at $55.00, and Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale at $28.79.
Who is Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III for?
Five brewing modes from a specialty brand, with separate espresso profiles
Who is Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale for?
A scale that works out your water target from the ratio you set
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