Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale vs TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale
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The verdict
Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale is narrowly ahead, 8.3 to TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale's 8.2. It leads on build quality & water resistance and value for money.
Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale costs $31.93 less.
Who each one suits
Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale
An espresso drip tray scale small enough to live under the group head
Scores higher on build quality & water resistance, value for money.
TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale
Fitting under a drip tray that will not take a normal scale
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 3.0 Coffee Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy & Resolution | 26% | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Build Quality & Water Resistance | 18% | 7.0 | 5.0 |
| Timer & Brewing Features | 14% | 5.5 | 8.5 |
| Ease of Use & Display | 12% | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 10.0 | 7.1 |
What each one costs
| Price | $27.07 | $59.00 |
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 3.0 Coffee Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $27.07 | $59.00 |
| Best for | An espresso drip tray scale small enough to live under the group head | Fitting under a drip tray that will not take a normal scale |
| What sets it apart | Four inches square and three quarters of an inch thick, so it fits where most scales cannot | 20mm thick with a physical mode switch, and it reads from 0.2g rather than 0.5g |
| Auto Tare | — | ✓ |
| Auto Timer Start | — | ✓ |
| Brewing Modes | — | 3 |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flow Rate Display | — | ✓ |
| Interference Handling | — | The maker states upgraded anti-interference hardware for stable readings near grinders and espresso machines |
| Minimum Weight | — | 0.2, against 0.5 on the Basic 2.0 per the maker, which matters because a single espresso dose is weighed in tenths |
| Mode Switch | — | A physical switch rather than touch controls, which the maker presents as the main change from the Basic 2.0 |
| Modes Detail | — | Pour over, espresso and regular. Pour over calculates the brew ratio in real time, espresso auto-tares and tracks flow rate, and regular weighs beans or grounds. The count of three includes the plain weighing mode |
| Platform Size | 105 square, published as 4.13 by 4.13 inches, and 0.78 inches thick | — |
| Resolution | 0.1, with a published working range of 0.5 to 2000g | 0.1 g |
| Review Count Note | — | 33 ratings at the time of writing, which is thin. It is a new revision of the Black Mirror Basic 2.0 rather than an unknown scale, but the record is short |
| Surface Material | Borosilicate glass top | — |
| Thickness | — | 20, which the maker gives as 23% thinner than the Basic 2.0's 26mm |
| 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 | 300 g |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale
- +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
TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale
- +A 0.2g minimum weight against 0.5g on the Basic 2.0, which is the difference between reading a single espresso dose and not
- +Espresso mode auto-tares, times and tracks flow rate in one action
- +20mm thick, which TIMEMORE gives as 23% thinner than the Basic 2.0
- +A physical mode switch rather than touch controls, and upgraded anti-interference hardware for stable readings near a grinder
- −$59 is the second most expensive scale here, above the $49.95 median
- −33 ratings at the time of writing, which is thin for a new revision
- −TIMEMORE publishes no warranty term
Every specification, side by side
| Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale | TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $27.07 | $59.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | An espresso drip tray scale small enough to live under the group head | Fitting under a drip tray that will not take a normal scale |
| What sets it apart | Four inches square and three quarters of an inch thick, so it fits where most scales cannot | 20mm thick with a physical mode switch, and it reads from 0.2g rather than 0.5g |
| Specifications | ||
| App Connectivity | ✕ | ✕ |
| Auto Tare | — | ✓ |
| Auto Timer Start | — | ✓ |
| Brewing Modes | — | 3 |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | LED | LED |
| Flow Rate Display | — | ✓ |
| Interference Handling | — | The maker states upgraded anti-interference hardware for stable readings near grinders and espresso machines |
| Max Capacity | 2000 g | 2000 g |
| Minimum Weight | — | 0.2, against 0.5 on the Basic 2.0 per the maker, which matters because a single espresso dose is weighed in tenths |
| Mode Switch | — | A physical switch rather than touch controls, which the maker presents as the main change from the Basic 2.0 |
| Modes Detail | — | Pour over, espresso and regular. Pour over calculates the brew ratio in real time, espresso auto-tares and tracks flow rate, and regular weighs beans or grounds. The count of three includes the plain weighing mode |
| Platform Size | 105 square, published as 4.13 by 4.13 inches, and 0.78 inches thick | — |
| Power Source | Rechargeable | Rechargeable |
| Resolution | 0.1, with a published working range of 0.5 to 2000g | 0.1 g |
| Review Count Note | — | 33 ratings at the time of writing, which is thin. It is a new revision of the Black Mirror Basic 2.0 rather than an unknown scale, but the record is short |
| 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 | — |
| Thickness | — | 20, which the maker gives as 23% thinner than the Basic 2.0's 26mm |
| 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 | 300 g |
Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale vs TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale: common questions
Which is better, Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale or TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale?
Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale scores 8.3 against 8.2, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale is still ahead on timer & brewing features.
Is Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale or TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale cheaper?
Maestri House S2 Espresso Scale starts at $27.07, and TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale at $59.00.
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 3.0 Coffee Scale for?
Fitting under a drip tray that will not take a normal scale
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