KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 vs Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale
AheadMaestri House S2 Espresso Scale is narrowly ahead, 8.3 to KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002's 8.1. It leads on build quality & water resistance and ease of use & display.
KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 costs $7.08 less.
Who each one suits
The cheapest scale here that still resolves to 0.1g, on AAA batteries
Scores higher on accuracy & resolution, timer & brewing features.
An espresso drip tray scale small enough to live under the group head
Scores higher on build quality & water resistance, 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 | KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 | Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy & Resolution | 26% | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| Build Quality & Water Resistance | 18% | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| Timer & Brewing Features | 14% | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Ease of Use & Display | 12% | 7.3 | 9.1 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $19.99 | $27.07 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 | Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $27.07 |
| Best for | The cheapest scale here that still resolves to 0.1g, on AAA batteries | An espresso drip tray scale small enough to live under the group head |
| What sets it apart | A backlit LCD and a 3kg range at a price where most scales resolve to 1g | Four inches square and three quarters of an inch thick, so it fits where most scales cannot |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | — |
| Backlit | ✓ | — |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | LCD | LED |
| Max Capacity | 3000 g | 2000 g |
| Model | EK6002 | — |
| Platform Size | — | 105 square, published as 4.13 by 4.13 inches, and 0.78 inches thick |
| Power Source | Battery, included | Rechargeable |
| Resolution | 0.1, with a published range of 0.3 to 3000g | 0.1, with a published working range of 0.5 to 2000g |
| Surface Material | — | 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) |
| Weight | — | 340, published as 0.75lb |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
- +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
- +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
| KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 | Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $19.99 | $27.07 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The cheapest scale here that still resolves to 0.1g, on AAA batteries | An espresso drip tray scale small enough to live under the group head |
| What sets it apart | A backlit LCD and a 3kg range at a price where most scales resolve to 1g | Four inches square and three quarters of an inch thick, so it fits where most scales cannot |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connectivity | ✕ | ✕ |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | — |
| Backlit | ✓ | — |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | LCD | LED |
| Max Capacity | 3000 g | 2000 g |
| Model | EK6002 | — |
| Platform Size | — | 105 square, published as 4.13 by 4.13 inches, and 0.78 inches thick |
| Power Source | Battery, included | Rechargeable |
| Resolution | 0.1, with a published range of 0.3 to 3000g | 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 | — | 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) |
| Weight | — | 340, published as 0.75lb |
KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 vs Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale: common questions
Which is better, KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 or Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale?
Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale scores 8.3 against 8.1, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 is still ahead on accuracy & resolution.
Is KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 or Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale cheaper?
KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 starts at $19.99, and Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale at $27.07.
Who is KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 for?
The cheapest scale here that still resolves to 0.1g, on AAA batteries
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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