Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale vs TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale
Ahead
The verdict
Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale is narrowly ahead, 8.6 to TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale's 8.2. It leads on accuracy & resolution and value for money.
Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale costs $30.21 less.
Who each one suits
Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale
A scale that works out your water target from the ratio you set
Scores higher on accuracy & resolution, 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 build quality & water resistance, 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 S3 Pour Over Scale | TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy & Resolution | 26% | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| Build Quality & Water Resistance | 18% | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Timer & Brewing Features | 14% | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Ease of Use & Display | 12% | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 10.0 | 7.1 |
What each one costs
| Price | $28.79 | $59.00 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale | TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $28.79 | $59.00 |
| Best for | A scale that works out your water target from the ratio you set | Fitting under a drip tray that will not take a normal scale |
| What sets it apart | Adjustable brew ratios from 1:1 to 1:18 with the target water weight calculated for you | 20mm thick with a physical mode switch, and it reads from 0.2g rather than 0.5g |
| Auto Tare | — | ✓ |
| Auto Timer Start | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | 3 |
| Display Type | LED, described as larger and easy to read | LED |
| Flow Rate Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interference Handling | — | The maker states upgraded anti-interference hardware for stable readings near grinders and espresso machines |
| Max Capacity | 3000 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 |
| 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 |
| Thickness | — | 20, which the maker gives as 23% thinner than the Basic 2.0's 26mm |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Warranty Years Note | Maestri House: standard 1-year limited warranty (2 years only on registration) | — |
| Weight | — | 300 g |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
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
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 S3 Pour Over Scale | TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $28.79 | $59.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | A scale that works out your water target from the ratio you set | Fitting under a drip tray that will not take a normal scale |
| What sets it apart | Adjustable brew ratios from 1:1 to 1:18 with the target water weight calculated for you | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | 3 |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display Type | LED, described as larger and easy to read | LED |
| Flow Rate Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interference Handling | — | The maker states upgraded anti-interference hardware for stable readings near grinders and espresso machines |
| Max Capacity | 3000 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 |
| Power Source | Rechargeable | Rechargeable |
| Resolution | 0.1 g | 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. |
| Thickness | — | 20, which the maker gives as 23% thinner than the Basic 2.0's 26mm |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
| Warranty Years Note | Maestri House: standard 1-year limited warranty (2 years only on registration) | — |
| Weight | — | 300 g |
Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale vs TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale: common questions
Which is better, Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale or TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale?
Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale scores 8.6 against 8.2, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale is still ahead on build quality & water resistance.
Is Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale or TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale cheaper?
Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale starts at $28.79, and TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale at $59.00.
Who is Maestri House S3 Pour Over Scale for?
A scale that works out your water target from the ratio you set
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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