Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer vs Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale
AheadThe verdict
Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale is narrowly ahead, 8.6 to Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer's 8.4. It leads on timer & brewing features and ease of use & display.
Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale costs $1.2 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.
Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale
A scale that works out your water target from the ratio you set
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 | Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy & Resolution | 26% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Water Resistance | 18% | 9.2 | 4.5 |
| Timer & Brewing Features | 14% | 5.5 | 8.0 |
| Ease of Use & Display | 12% | 5.0 | 9.1 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $29.99 | $28.79 |
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 | Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | $28.79 |
| Best for | A large platform with a dishwasher-safe silicone cover, for a messy counter | A scale that works out your water target from the ratio you set |
| What sets it apart | A heat-resistant silicone cover you can actually put in the dishwasher | Adjustable brew ratios from 1:1 to 1:18 with the target water weight calculated for you |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Auto Timer Start | — | ✓ |
| Backlit | ✓ | — |
| 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 | — | 3: auto timer for pour over, auto timer for espresso, and standard weighing |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | — | LED, described as larger and easy to read |
| Flow Rate Display | — | ✓ |
| Max Capacity | 3000, published as 6.6lb | 3000 g |
| Platform Size | 133 square, published as 5.25 by 5.25 inches | — |
| Power Source | — | Rechargeable |
| Resolution | 0.1, from a sensor the maker credits with a rapid refresh rate | 0.1 g |
| Surface Material | Heat-resistant silicone cover, dishwasher safe, over the weighing platform | — |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |
| Warranty Years Note | Greater Goods states a limited five-year manufacturer warranty | Maestri House: standard 1-year limited warranty (2 years only on registration) |
| 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
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
| Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer | Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $29.99 | $28.79 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A large platform with a dishwasher-safe silicone cover, for a messy counter | A scale that works out your water target from the ratio you set |
| What sets it apart | A heat-resistant silicone cover you can actually put in the dishwasher | Adjustable brew ratios from 1:1 to 1:18 with the target water weight calculated for you |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connectivity | ✕ | ✕ |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Auto Timer Start | — | ✓ |
| Backlit | ✓ | — |
| 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 | — | 3: auto timer for pour over, auto timer for espresso, and standard weighing |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | — | LED, described as larger and easy to read |
| Flow Rate Display | — | ✓ |
| Max Capacity | 3000, published as 6.6lb | 3000 g |
| Platform Size | 133 square, published as 5.25 by 5.25 inches | — |
| Power Source | — | Rechargeable |
| Resolution | 0.1, from a sensor the maker credits with a rapid refresh rate | 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. |
| Surface Material | Heat-resistant silicone cover, dishwasher safe, over the weighing platform | — |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |
| Warranty Years Note | Greater Goods states a limited five-year manufacturer warranty | Maestri House: standard 1-year limited warranty (2 years only on registration) |
| Water Resistance Note | Not published. The cover is described as waterproof, the scale is not rated | — |
Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer vs Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale: common questions
Which is better, Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer or Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale?
Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale scores 8.6 against 8.4, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer is still ahead on build quality & water resistance.
Is Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer or Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale cheaper?
Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer starts at $29.99, and Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale at $28.79.
Who is Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer for?
A large platform with a dishwasher-safe silicone cover, for a messy counter
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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