KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 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 KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002's 8.1. It leads on timer & brewing features and ease of use & display.
KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 costs $8.8 less.
Who each one suits
KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002
The cheapest scale here that still resolves to 0.1g, on AAA batteries
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 | KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 | Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy & Resolution | 26% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Water Resistance | 18% | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Timer & Brewing Features | 14% | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| Ease of Use & Display | 12% | 7.3 | 9.1 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $19.99 | $28.79 |
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 S3 Pour Over Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $28.79 |
| Best for | The cheapest scale here that still resolves to 0.1g, on AAA batteries | A scale that works out your water target from the ratio you set |
| What sets it apart | A backlit LCD and a 3kg range at a price where most scales resolve to 1g | Adjustable brew ratios from 1:1 to 1:18 with the target water weight calculated for you |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | — |
| 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 |
| Display Type | LCD | LED, described as larger and easy to read |
| Flow Rate Display | — | ✓ |
| Model | EK6002 | — |
| Power Source | Battery, included | Rechargeable |
| Resolution | 0.1, with a published range of 0.3 to 3000g | 0.1 g |
| Warranty | — | 1 year |
| Warranty Years Note | — | Maestri House: standard 1-year limited warranty (2 years only on registration) |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
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
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
| KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 | Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $19.99 | $28.79 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The cheapest scale here that still resolves to 0.1g, on AAA batteries | A scale that works out your water target from the ratio you set |
| What sets it apart | A backlit LCD and a 3kg range at a price where most scales resolve to 1g | Adjustable brew ratios from 1:1 to 1:18 with the target water weight calculated for you |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connectivity | ✕ | ✕ |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | — |
| 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 | LCD | LED, described as larger and easy to read |
| Flow Rate Display | — | ✓ |
| Max Capacity | 3000 g | 3000 g |
| Model | EK6002 | — |
| Power Source | Battery, included | Rechargeable |
| Resolution | 0.1, with a published range of 0.3 to 3000g | 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. |
| Warranty | — | 1 year |
| Warranty Years Note | — | Maestri House: standard 1-year limited warranty (2 years only on registration) |
KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 vs Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale: common questions
Which is better, KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 or Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale?
Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale scores 8.6 against 8.1, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 is still ahead on build quality & water resistance.
Is KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 or Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale cheaper?
KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 starts at $19.99, and Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale at $28.79.
Who is KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 for?
The cheapest scale here that still resolves to 0.1g, on AAA batteries
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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