ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer vs TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale
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The verdict
ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer is the better buy on our scoring, 9.1 to TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale's 8.0. It leads on build quality & water resistance and timer & brewing features.
ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer costs $35.01 less.
Who each one suits
ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer
Four modes and a glass top at under twenty dollars
Scores higher on build quality & water resistance, timer & brewing features, value for money.
TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale
The specialty standard, with flow rate shown separately from the timer
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 | ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer | TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy & Resolution | 26% | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Build Quality & Water Resistance | 18% | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Timer & Brewing Features | 14% | 9.0 | 7.5 |
| Ease of Use & Display | 12% | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 10.0 | 7.4 |
What each one costs
| Price | $19.99 | $55.00 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer | TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $55.00 |
| Best for | Four modes and a glass top at under twenty dollars | The specialty standard, with flow rate shown separately from the timer |
| What sets it apart | A borosilicate glass platform and flow rate at a price where both are unusual | A flow rate readout independent of the timer, so you can correct your pour while pouring |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | — |
| Auto Timer Start | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery Detail | Up to 13 hours of continuous use, which the maker gives as about 90 days of daily use per charge | — |
| Battery Life | 13 h | — |
| Brewing Modes | 4 | — |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flow Rate Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Max Capacity | 2000, with a working range published as 0.3 to 2000g | 2000, with a range published as 0.1 to 2000g |
| Modes Detail | Manual weighing, automatic timer, espresso and flow rate. The maker headlines three brewing assist modes and lists manual weighing separately, so four in total | — |
| Power Source | Rechargeable lithium-ion | Rechargeable, a 1600mAh lithium ion battery |
| Readout Detail | The maker states it shows brewing time, liquid and powder weight, the powder to liquid ratio and the flow rate | — |
| Resolution | 0.1, published also as 0.01oz | 0.1 g |
| Sensor Claim | The maker credits a solid-liquid detection sensor and microprocessor for its response speed, and publishes no response time in seconds | — |
| Surface Material | Borosilicate glass top | — |
| Units | — | Grams and ounces |
| Usb C Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer
- +A borosilicate glass top, which only the Maestri House S2 also has
- +Four modes with a dedicated flow rate readout and an automatic timer
- +13 hours of continuous use, USB-C rechargeable
- +$19.99, well under the $49.95 median, with a spec sheet matching scales at three times the price
- −2000g capacity, short of the 3000g the cheaper BAGAIL and NKOVE reach
- −No app connectivity
- −No warranty term is published
TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale
- +Auto timer start triggered by a change in weight
- +Flow rate shown separately from the timer
- +USB-C off a 1600mAh battery, grams and ounces
- −$55 against a $49.95 median
- −2000g capacity
- −TIMEMORE publishes no warranty term on its own return policy or product pages
Every specification, side by side
| ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer | TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $19.99 | $55.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Four modes and a glass top at under twenty dollars | The specialty standard, with flow rate shown separately from the timer |
| What sets it apart | A borosilicate glass platform and flow rate at a price where both are unusual | A flow rate readout independent of the timer, so you can correct your pour while pouring |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connectivity | ✕ | ✕ |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | — |
| Auto Timer Start | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery Detail | Up to 13 hours of continuous use, which the maker gives as about 90 days of daily use per charge | — |
| Battery Life | 13 h | — |
| Brewing Modes | 4 | — |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | LED | LED |
| Flow Rate Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Max Capacity | 2000, with a working range published as 0.3 to 2000g | 2000, with a range published as 0.1 to 2000g |
| Modes Detail | Manual weighing, automatic timer, espresso and flow rate. The maker headlines three brewing assist modes and lists manual weighing separately, so four in total | — |
| Power Source | Rechargeable lithium-ion | Rechargeable, a 1600mAh lithium ion battery |
| Readout Detail | The maker states it shows brewing time, liquid and powder weight, the powder to liquid ratio and the flow rate | — |
| Resolution | 0.1, published also as 0.01oz | 0.1 g |
| Sensor Claim | The maker credits a solid-liquid detection sensor and microprocessor for its response speed, and publishes no response time in seconds | — |
| 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 | Borosilicate glass top | — |
| Units | — | Grams and ounces |
| Usb C Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer vs TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale: common questions
Which is better, ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer or TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale?
ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer scores 9.1 against 8.0, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.
Is ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer or TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale cheaper?
ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer starts at $19.99, and TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale at $55.00.
Who is ERAVSOW Espresso Coffee Scale with Timer for?
Four modes and a glass top at under twenty dollars
Who is TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale for?
The specialty standard, with flow rate shown separately from the timer
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