TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale vs TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale
The verdict
TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale is narrowly ahead, 8.2 to TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale's 8.0. It leads on timer & brewing features.
TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale costs $4 less.
Who each one suits
TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale
The specialty standard, with flow rate shown separately from the timer
Scores higher on 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 | TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale | TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy & Resolution | 26% | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Build Quality & Water Resistance | 18% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Timer & Brewing Features | 14% | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Ease of Use & Display | 12% | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Value for Money | 10% | 7.4 | 7.1 |
What each one costs
| Price | $55.00 | $59.00 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale | TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $55.00 | $59.00 |
| Best for | The specialty standard, with flow rate shown separately from the timer | Fitting under a drip tray that will not take a normal scale |
| What sets it apart | A flow rate readout independent of the timer, so you can correct your pour while pouring | 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 |
| Flow Rate Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interference Handling | — | The maker states upgraded anti-interference hardware for stable readings near grinders and espresso machines |
| Max Capacity | 2000, with a range published as 0.1 to 2000g | 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, a 1600mAh lithium ion battery | Rechargeable |
| 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 |
| Units | Grams and ounces | — |
| Usb C Charging | ✓ | — |
| Weight | — | 300 g |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale
- +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
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
| TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale | TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $55.00 | $59.00 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The specialty standard, with flow rate shown separately from the timer | Fitting under a drip tray that will not take a normal scale |
| What sets it apart | A flow rate readout independent of the timer, so you can correct your pour while pouring | 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, with a range published as 0.1 to 2000g | 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, a 1600mAh lithium ion battery | 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 |
| Units | Grams and ounces | — |
| Usb C Charging | ✓ | — |
| Weight | — | 300 g |
TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale vs TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale: common questions
Which is better, TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale or TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale?
TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale scores 8.2 against 8.0, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale is still ahead on value for money.
Is TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale or TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale cheaper?
TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale starts at $55.00, and TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 3.0 Coffee Scale at $59.00.
Who is TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale for?
The specialty standard, with flow rate shown separately from the timer
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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