Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III vs TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale
The verdict
TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale is narrowly ahead, 8.2 to Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III's 7.8. It leads on build quality & water resistance and timer & brewing features.
Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III costs $4 less.
Who each one suits
Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III
Five brewing modes from a specialty brand, with separate espresso profiles
Scores higher on 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 build quality & water resistance, 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 | Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III | TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy & Resolution | 26% | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Build Quality & Water Resistance | 18% | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Timer & Brewing Features | 14% | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Ease of Use & Display | 12% | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 7.2 | 7.1 |
What each one costs
| Price | $55.00 | $59.00 |
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 | TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $55.00 | $59.00 |
| Best for | Five brewing modes from a specialty brand, with separate espresso profiles | Fitting under a drip tray that will not take a normal scale |
| What sets it apart | Three of its five modes are brew-specific, one for pour over and two for espresso | 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 | 5, switching between manual and auto, with M1 for pour over and M2 and M3 for espresso | 3 |
| Display Type | LCD | LED |
| Flow Rate Display | — | ✓ |
| Interference Handling | — | The maker states upgraded anti-interference hardware for stable readings near grinders and espresso machines |
| Max Capacity | 2000, published as 70oz | 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 | USB rechargeable | Rechargeable |
| Resolution | 0.1, which the maker describes as drop-by-drop accuracy | 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 |
| Thickness | — | 20, which the maker gives as 23% thinner than the Basic 2.0's 26mm |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Warranty Years Note | Brewista warranty policy: one (1) year from the original date of purchase | — |
| Weight | — | 300 g |
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
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
| Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III | TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $55.00 | $59.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Five brewing modes from a specialty brand, with separate espresso profiles | Fitting under a drip tray that will not take a normal scale |
| What sets it apart | Three of its five modes are brew-specific, one for pour over and two for espresso | 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 | 5, switching between manual and auto, with M1 for pour over and M2 and M3 for espresso | 3 |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | LCD | LED |
| Flow Rate Display | — | ✓ |
| Interference Handling | — | The maker states upgraded anti-interference hardware for stable readings near grinders and espresso machines |
| Max Capacity | 2000, published as 70oz | 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 | USB rechargeable | Rechargeable |
| Resolution | 0.1, which the maker describes as drop-by-drop accuracy | 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 |
| 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. |
| Thickness | — | 20, which the maker gives as 23% thinner than the Basic 2.0's 26mm |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Warranty Years Note | Brewista warranty policy: one (1) year from the original date of purchase | — |
| Weight | — | 300 g |
Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III vs TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale: common questions
Which is better, Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III or TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale?
TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale scores 8.2 against 7.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III is still ahead on value for money.
Is Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III or TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale cheaper?
Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III starts at $55.00, and TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale at $59.00.
Who is Brewista Smart Coffee Scale III for?
Five brewing modes from a specialty brand, with separate espresso profiles
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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