KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 vs TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale
Ahead
KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 is narrowly ahead, 8.1 to TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale's 8.0. It leads on accuracy & resolution and value for money.
KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 costs $35.01 less.
Who each one suits
The cheapest scale here that still resolves to 0.1g, on AAA batteries
Scores higher on accuracy & resolution, value for money.
The specialty standard, with flow rate shown separately from the timer
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 | TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy & Resolution | 26% | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| Build Quality & Water Resistance | 18% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Timer & Brewing Features | 14% | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| Ease of Use & Display | 12% | 7.3 | 9.1 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 10.0 | 7.4 |
What each one costs
| Price | $19.99 | $55.00 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 | TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $55.00 |
| Best for | The cheapest scale here that still resolves to 0.1g, on AAA batteries | The specialty standard, with flow rate shown separately from the timer |
| What sets it apart | A backlit LCD and a 3kg range at a price where most scales resolve to 1g | A flow rate readout independent of the timer, so you can correct your pour while pouring |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | — |
| Auto Timer Start | — | ✓ |
| Backlit | ✓ | — |
| Display Type | LCD | LED |
| Flow Rate Display | — | ✓ |
| Max Capacity | 3000 g | 2000, with a range published as 0.1 to 2000g |
| Model | EK6002 | — |
| Power Source | Battery, included | Rechargeable, a 1600mAh lithium ion battery |
| Resolution | 0.1, with a published range of 0.3 to 3000g | 0.1 g |
| Units | — | Grams and ounces |
| Usb C Charging | — | ✓ |
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
- +Auto timer start triggered by a change in weight
- +Flow rate shown separately from the timer
- +USB-C off a 1600mAh battery, grams and ounces
- −$55 against a $49.95 median
- −2000g capacity
- −TIMEMORE publishes no warranty term on its own return policy or product pages
Every specification, side by side
| KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 | TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $19.99 | $55.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The cheapest scale here that still resolves to 0.1g, on AAA batteries | The specialty standard, with flow rate shown separately from the timer |
| What sets it apart | A backlit LCD and a 3kg range at a price where most scales resolve to 1g | A flow rate readout independent of the timer, so you can correct your pour while pouring |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connectivity | ✕ | ✕ |
| Auto Shutoff | ✓ | — |
| Auto Tare | ✓ | — |
| Auto Timer Start | — | ✓ |
| Backlit | ✓ | — |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | LCD | LED |
| Flow Rate Display | — | ✓ |
| Max Capacity | 3000 g | 2000, with a range published as 0.1 to 2000g |
| Model | EK6002 | — |
| Power Source | Battery, included | Rechargeable, a 1600mAh lithium ion battery |
| 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. |
| Units | — | Grams and ounces |
| Usb C Charging | — | ✓ |
KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 vs TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale: common questions
Which is better, KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 or TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale?
KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 scores 8.1 against 8.0, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale is still ahead on timer & brewing features.
Is KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 or TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale cheaper?
KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 starts at $19.99, and TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale at $55.00.
Who is KitchenTour Coffee Scale EK6002 for?
The cheapest scale here that still resolves to 0.1g, on AAA batteries
Who is TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale for?
The specialty standard, with flow rate shown separately from the timer
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