Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer vs KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002
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The verdict
Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer is narrowly ahead, 8.4 to KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002's 8.1. It leads on build quality & water resistance.
KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 costs $10 less.
Who each one suits
Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer
A large platform with a dishwasher-safe silicone cover, for a messy counter
Scores higher on build quality & water resistance.
KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002
The cheapest scale here that still resolves to 0.1g, on AAA batteries
Scores higher on timer & brewing features, ease of use & display.
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 | Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer | KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy & Resolution | 26% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Water Resistance | 18% | 9.2 | 5.0 |
| Timer & Brewing Features | 14% | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Ease of Use & Display | 12% | 5.0 | 7.3 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $29.99 | $19.99 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer | KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | $19.99 |
| Best for | A large platform with a dishwasher-safe silicone cover, for a messy counter | The cheapest scale here that still resolves to 0.1g, on AAA batteries |
| What sets it apart | A heat-resistant silicone cover you can actually put in the dishwasher | A backlit LCD and a 3kg range at a price where most scales resolve to 1g |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Tare | — | ✓ |
| Backlit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | — | LCD |
| Max Capacity | 3000, published as 6.6lb | 3000 g |
| Model | — | EK6002 |
| Platform Size | 133 square, published as 5.25 by 5.25 inches | — |
| Power Source | — | Battery, included |
| Resolution | 0.1, from a sensor the maker credits with a rapid refresh rate | 0.1, with a published range of 0.3 to 3000g |
| Surface Material | Heat-resistant silicone cover, dishwasher safe, over the weighing platform | — |
| Warranty | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Years Note | Greater Goods states a limited five-year manufacturer warranty | — |
| Water Resistance Note | Not published. The cover is described as waterproof, the scale is not rated | — |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer
- +Five-year warranty, by far the longest in this category
- +A backlit display, which almost nothing else here has
- +3000g capacity with a timer that counts up and down for bloom, extraction and shots
- +A dishwasher-safe silicone cover over the platform, and $29.99 against a $49.95 median
- −The cover is described as waterproof but the scale itself carries no water resistance rating
- −No flow rate readout and no brewing modes
- −No app connectivity
KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002
- +A back-lit LCD, which is rare below $30 here
- +3000g capacity at 0.1g
- +Auto-tare set up for adding coffee and water in the same vessel
- +$19.99, well under the $49.95 median, batteries included
- −Disposable batteries rather than rechargeable
- −Auto shut-off at 120 seconds, which is short if you are weighing between steps
- −No flow rate, no modes and no app
Every specification, side by side
| Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer | KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $29.99 | $19.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A large platform with a dishwasher-safe silicone cover, for a messy counter | The cheapest scale here that still resolves to 0.1g, on AAA batteries |
| What sets it apart | A heat-resistant silicone cover you can actually put in the dishwasher | A backlit LCD and a 3kg range at a price where most scales resolve to 1g |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connectivity | ✕ | ✕ |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Tare | — | ✓ |
| Backlit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | — | LCD |
| Max Capacity | 3000, published as 6.6lb | 3000 g |
| Model | — | EK6002 |
| Platform Size | 133 square, published as 5.25 by 5.25 inches | — |
| Power Source | — | Battery, included |
| Resolution | 0.1, from a sensor the maker credits with a rapid refresh rate | 0.1, with a published range of 0.3 to 3000g |
| 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 | Heat-resistant silicone cover, dishwasher safe, over the weighing platform | — |
| Warranty | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Years Note | Greater Goods states a limited five-year manufacturer warranty | — |
| Water Resistance Note | Not published. The cover is described as waterproof, the scale is not rated | — |
Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer vs KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002: common questions
Which is better, Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer or KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002?
Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer scores 8.4 against 8.1, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 is still ahead on timer & brewing features.
Is Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer or KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 cheaper?
Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer starts at $29.99, and KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 at $19.99.
Who is Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer for?
A large platform with a dishwasher-safe silicone cover, for a messy counter
Who is KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 for?
The cheapest scale here that still resolves to 0.1g, on AAA batteries
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