Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale vs TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale
Ahead
Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale is narrowly ahead, 8.3 to TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale's 8.0. It leads on build quality & water resistance and value for money.
Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale costs $27.93 less.
Who each one suits
An espresso drip tray scale small enough to live under the group head
Scores higher on build quality & water resistance, value for money.
The specialty standard, with flow rate shown separately from the timer
Scores higher on timer & brewing features.
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 | Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale | TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy & Resolution | 26% | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Build Quality & Water Resistance | 18% | 7.0 | 5.0 |
| Timer & Brewing Features | 14% | 5.5 | 7.5 |
| Ease of Use & Display | 12% | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 10.0 | 7.4 |
What each one costs
| Price | $27.07 | $55.00 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale | TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $27.07 | $55.00 |
| Best for | An espresso drip tray scale small enough to live under the group head | The specialty standard, with flow rate shown separately from the timer |
| What sets it apart | Four inches square and three quarters of an inch thick, so it fits where most scales cannot | A flow rate readout independent of the timer, so you can correct your pour while pouring |
| Auto Timer Start | — | ✓ |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flow Rate Display | — | ✓ |
| Max Capacity | 2000 g | 2000, with a range published as 0.1 to 2000g |
| Platform Size | 105 square, published as 4.13 by 4.13 inches, and 0.78 inches thick | — |
| Power Source | Rechargeable | Rechargeable, a 1600mAh lithium ion battery |
| Resolution | 0.1, with a published working range of 0.5 to 2000g | 0.1 g |
| Surface Material | Borosilicate glass top | — |
| Units | Three | Grams and ounces |
| 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 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
- +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
| Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale | TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $27.07 | $55.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | An espresso drip tray scale small enough to live under the group head | The specialty standard, with flow rate shown separately from the timer |
| What sets it apart | Four inches square and three quarters of an inch thick, so it fits where most scales cannot | A flow rate readout independent of the timer, so you can correct your pour while pouring |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connectivity | ✕ | ✕ |
| Auto Timer Start | — | ✓ |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | LED | LED |
| Flow Rate Display | — | ✓ |
| Max Capacity | 2000 g | 2000, with a range published as 0.1 to 2000g |
| Platform Size | 105 square, published as 4.13 by 4.13 inches, and 0.78 inches thick | — |
| Power Source | Rechargeable | Rechargeable, a 1600mAh lithium ion battery |
| Resolution | 0.1, with a published working range of 0.5 to 2000g | 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 | Borosilicate glass top | — |
| Units | Three | Grams and ounces |
| 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 | — |
Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale vs TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale: common questions
Which is better, Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale or TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale?
Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale scores 8.3 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 Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale or TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale cheaper?
Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale starts at $27.07, and TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale at $55.00.
Who is Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale for?
An espresso drip tray scale small enough to live under the group head
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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