IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer vs Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale
AheadThe verdict
Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale is the better buy on our scoring, 8.3 to IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer's 7.7. It leads on build quality & water resistance and ease of use & display.
Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale costs $32.92 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 timer & brewing features.
Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale
An espresso drip tray scale small enough to live under the group head
Scores higher on build quality & water resistance, ease of use & display, 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 | Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy & Resolution | 26% | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Build Quality & Water Resistance | 18% | 6.7 | 7.0 |
| Timer & Brewing Features | 14% | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Ease of Use & Display | 12% | 7.3 | 9.1 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 6.5 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $59.99 | $27.07 |
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 | Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.99 | $27.07 |
| Best for | An aluminium-bodied scale with a removable silicone pad, for a wet counter | An espresso drip tray scale small enough to live under the group head |
| What sets it apart | An aluminium alloy body rather than plastic, with a heat-resistant pad that absorbs vibration | Four inches square and three quarters of an inch thick, so it fits where most scales cannot |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | — |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | — | LED |
| Max Capacity | 2000, published as 4.4lb | 2000 g |
| Pad Function | The maker credits the silicone pad with preventing slipping and absorbing vibration | — |
| Platform Size | — | 105 square, published as 4.13 by 4.13 inches, and 0.78 inches thick |
| Resolution | 0.1 g | 0.1, with a published working range of 0.5 to 2000g |
| Surface Material | Aluminium alloy body with a removable heat-resistant silicone pad | Borosilicate glass top |
| Units | — | Three |
| Usb C Charging | — | ✓ |
| Warranty | — | 1 year |
| Warranty Years Note | — | Maestri House: standard 1-year limited warranty (2 years only on registration) |
| 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 | — |
| Weight | — | 340, published as 0.75lb |
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
Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale
- +A borosilicate glass top at $27.07, which nothing else here manages under $49
- +USB-C rechargeable with dual timing modes
- +One-year warranty stated by Maestri House
- +340g and 20mm thick
- −2000g capacity
- −No flow rate readout and no brewing modes
- −No app connectivity
Every specification, side by side
| IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer | Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $59.99 | $27.07 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | An aluminium-bodied scale with a removable silicone pad, for a wet counter | An espresso drip tray scale small enough to live under the group head |
| What sets it apart | An aluminium alloy body rather than plastic, with a heat-resistant pad that absorbs vibration | Four inches square and three quarters of an inch thick, so it fits where most scales cannot |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connectivity | ✕ | ✕ |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | — |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | — | LED |
| Max Capacity | 2000, published as 4.4lb | 2000 g |
| Pad Function | The maker credits the silicone pad with preventing slipping and absorbing vibration | — |
| Platform Size | — | 105 square, published as 4.13 by 4.13 inches, and 0.78 inches thick |
| Power Source | Rechargeable | Rechargeable |
| Resolution | 0.1 g | 0.1, with a published working range of 0.5 to 2000g |
| 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 | Borosilicate glass top |
| Units | — | Three |
| Usb C Charging | — | ✓ |
| Warranty | — | 1 year |
| Warranty Years Note | — | Maestri House: standard 1-year limited warranty (2 years only on registration) |
| 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 | — |
| Weight | — | 340, published as 0.75lb |
IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer vs Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale: common questions
Which is better, IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer or Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale?
Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale scores 8.3 against 7.7, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer is still ahead on timer & brewing features.
Is IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer or Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale cheaper?
IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer starts at $59.99, and Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale at $27.07.
Who is IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer for?
An aluminium-bodied scale with a removable silicone pad, for a wet counter
Who is Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale for?
An espresso drip tray scale small enough to live under the group head
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