IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer vs Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale
AheadThe verdict
Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale is the better buy on our scoring, 8.6 to IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer's 7.7. It leads on accuracy & resolution and timer & brewing features.
Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale costs $31.2 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.
Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale
A scale that works out your water target from the ratio you set
Scores higher on accuracy & resolution, 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 | IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer | Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy & Resolution | 26% | 9.5 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Water Resistance | 18% | 6.7 | 4.5 |
| Timer & Brewing Features | 14% | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| Ease of Use & Display | 12% | 7.3 | 9.1 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 6.5 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $59.99 | $28.79 |
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 S3 Pour Over Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.99 | $28.79 |
| Best for | An aluminium-bodied scale with a removable silicone pad, for a wet counter | A scale that works out your water target from the ratio you set |
| What sets it apart | An aluminium alloy body rather than plastic, with a heat-resistant pad that absorbs vibration | Adjustable brew ratios from 1:1 to 1:18 with the target water weight calculated for you |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | — |
| Auto Timer Start | — | ✓ |
| 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 |
| Display Type | — | LED, described as larger and easy to read |
| Flow Rate Display | — | ✓ |
| Max Capacity | 2000, published as 4.4lb | 3000 g |
| Pad Function | The maker credits the silicone pad with preventing slipping and absorbing vibration | — |
| Surface Material | Aluminium alloy body with a removable heat-resistant silicone pad | — |
| 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 | — |
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 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
| IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer | Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $59.99 | $28.79 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | An aluminium-bodied scale with a removable silicone pad, for a wet counter | A scale that works out your water target from the ratio you set |
| What sets it apart | An aluminium alloy body rather than plastic, with a heat-resistant pad that absorbs vibration | Adjustable brew ratios from 1:1 to 1:18 with the target water weight calculated for you |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connectivity | ✕ | ✕ |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | — |
| Auto Timer Start | — | ✓ |
| 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 | 2000, published as 4.4lb | 3000 g |
| Pad Function | The maker credits the silicone pad with preventing slipping and absorbing vibration | — |
| Power Source | Rechargeable | Rechargeable |
| Resolution | 0.1 g | 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 | Aluminium alloy body with a removable heat-resistant silicone pad | — |
| 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 | — |
IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer vs Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale: common questions
Which is better, IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer or Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale?
Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale scores 8.6 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 Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale cheaper?
IKAPE Digital Coffee Scale with Timer starts at $59.99, and Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale at $28.79.
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 S3 Pour Over Scale for?
A scale that works out your water target from the ratio you set
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