IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer vs KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002
AheadThe verdict
KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 is narrowly ahead, 8.1 to IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer's 7.7. It leads on accuracy & resolution and value for money.
KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 costs $40 less.
Who each one suits
IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer
An aluminium-bodied scale with a removable silicone pad, for a wet 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 accuracy & resolution, 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 | IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer | KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy & Resolution | 26% | 9.5 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Water Resistance | 18% | 6.7 | 5.0 |
| Timer & Brewing Features | 14% | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Ease of Use & Display | 12% | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 6.5 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $59.99 | $19.99 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer | KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.99 | $19.99 |
| Best for | An aluminium-bodied scale with a removable silicone pad, for a wet counter | The cheapest scale here that still resolves to 0.1g, on AAA batteries |
| What sets it apart | An aluminium alloy body rather than plastic, with a heat-resistant pad that absorbs vibration | A backlit LCD and a 3kg range at a price where most scales resolve to 1g |
| Auto Shutoff | — | ✓ |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | ✓ |
| Backlit | — | ✓ |
| Display Type | — | LCD |
| Max Capacity | 2000, published as 4.4lb | 3000 g |
| Model | — | EK6002 |
| Pad Function | The maker credits the silicone pad with preventing slipping and absorbing vibration | — |
| Power Source | Rechargeable | Battery, included |
| Resolution | 0.1 g | 0.1, with a published range of 0.3 to 3000g |
| Surface Material | Aluminium alloy body with a removable heat-resistant silicone pad | — |
| Water Resistance Claim | The maker calls it waterproof and water-resistant and publishes no IP rating, so no rating is recorded. The removable silicone pad is what actually takes the spills | — |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer
- +An aluminium alloy body, the only metal-bodied scale here besides the LAYBIRD platform
- +A removable heat-resistant silicone pad the maker credits with absorbing vibration
- +0.1g with one-touch auto-tare, rechargeable
- −Called waterproof and water-resistant with no IP rating published, so nothing can be verified
- −$59.99 against a $49.95 median for a scale with no modes and no flow rate
- −2000g capacity
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
| IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer | KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $59.99 | $19.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | An aluminium-bodied scale with a removable silicone pad, for a wet counter | The cheapest scale here that still resolves to 0.1g, on AAA batteries |
| What sets it apart | An aluminium alloy body rather than plastic, with a heat-resistant pad that absorbs vibration | 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 | 2000, published as 4.4lb | 3000 g |
| Model | — | EK6002 |
| Pad Function | The maker credits the silicone pad with preventing slipping and absorbing vibration | — |
| Power Source | Rechargeable | Battery, included |
| Resolution | 0.1 g | 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 | Aluminium alloy body with a removable heat-resistant silicone pad | — |
| Water Resistance Claim | The maker calls it waterproof and water-resistant and publishes no IP rating, so no rating is recorded. The removable silicone pad is what actually takes the spills | — |
IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer vs KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002: common questions
Which is better, IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer or KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002?
KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 scores 8.1 against 7.7, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer is still ahead on build quality & water resistance.
Is IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer or KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 cheaper?
IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer starts at $59.99, and KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 at $19.99.
Who is IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer for?
An aluminium-bodied scale with a removable silicone pad, for a wet 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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