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Best coffee scale (2026)

Updated 2026-10-21

Picks delivered to Lithuania

In Lithuania, six of the 14 coffee scales that publishers review pass the rule with an in-stock delivered price. Our picks: for espresso, the Acaia Lunar (2021) at €318.90; for pour over and as the cheaper espresso pick, the Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2 at €74.98; as the lowest price that passes and as the cheaper pour over pick, the Hario V60 Drip Scale at €69.89. Prices include VAT and shipping for the scale alone in the basket.

Best for espressoMatches your filterOver your budget

Acaia Lunar (2021)

Acaia0.1 g or 0.01 g steps, built-in timer (the maker's page)

Recommended for espresso by 3 publishers: Prima Coffee, Balance Journal and Brewed Barista.

Caution: The Coffee Chronicler no longer recommends it: it now feels overpriced and excessive for most people shopping for a scale.

What 4 publishers say
  • Prima Coffee 2020-10-29, as the Acaia Lunar: Calls it a near-flawless espresso scale with an ultra-fast response; the drawback is the price. Reviewed in 2020, so the first model.
  • Balance Journal 2026-10-13, as the Acaia Lunar 2021: Best for espresso under the portafilter: fits under the portafilter of most home machines, fast response.
  • Brewed Barista 2026-10-04, as the Acaia Lunar: Best for daily espresso: designed to fit under any portafilter on any drip tray, with the fastest response on its list.
  • Coffeeness 2020-06-18, as the Acaia Lunar: The author's personal winner from daily use, the Rolls-Royce of weighing, at about 280 to 300 euro. He does not name a single use.
  • Balance Journal 2026-10-13, as the Acaia Lunar 2021: Not for pour over: the platform is too small for a full server.

Delivered to Lithuania€318.90

at Aromatico, €299 + €19.90 shipping

€318.90 at Aromatico →

Best for pour overCheaper for espressoMatches your filterOver your budget

Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2

Timemore0.1 g, detects from 0.5 g steps, built-in timer (the maker's page)

Recommended for espresso by 3 publishers: Craft Coffee Spot, Home Grounds and Balance Journal.

Recommended for pour over by 5 publishers: Craft Coffee Spot, Home Grounds, Brewed Barista, Balance Journal and The Coffee Chronicler.

Check first: The Coffee Chronicler calls it a poor fit for espresso: only espresso machines with a very large drip tray can take it.

Measured: Reading above the true pour after the pour stops, 0.5 g (Craft Coffee Spot, as the Timemore Black Mirror).

What 6 publishers say
  • Craft Coffee Spot 2023-05-31, as the Timemore Black Mirror: Its top pick and all-around favorite. Compact enough for an espresso drip tray and used for both espresso and pour over.
  • Home Grounds 2025-07-23, as the Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2.0: Suits espresso and pour over and fits most drip trays, but measure your tray first. For espresso only she suggests the Nano or the Acaia Lunar.
  • Brewed Barista 2026-10-04, as the Timemore Black Mirror Basic+ (its product card says Basic 2): Budget pick. Response is solid rather than instant, fast enough for pour over and dose weighing.
  • Balance Journal 2026-10-13, as the Timemore Black Mirror Basic Plus: Its pick for most home brewers who pull espresso: most of the Acaia Pearl S performance at under half the price. Drift a little higher and response slightly slower than the Pearl S.
  • The Coffee Chronicler 2026-10-10, as the Timemore Black Mirror 2.0: His go-to pour over scale since 2020, a pour over scale first.
  • netzwelt 2026-08-23, as the Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2.0: One of six scales in its list of the best models: timer, flow-rate function, 0.1 to 2000 g, splash-proof. Says Home-Barista users consider it reliable and precise. Con: the price.
  • The Coffee Chronicler 2026-10-10, as the Timemore Black Mirror 2.0: Only espresso machines with a very large drip tray can take it.

Delivered to Lithuania€74.98

at Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend, €72.09 + €2.89 shipping

€74.98 at Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend →

Best budgetCheaper for pour overMatches your filterOver your budget

Hario V60 Drip Scale

Hario0.1 g accuracy and a built-in timer (per Brewed Barista)

Recommended for pour over by 4 publishers: Craft Coffee Spot, Brewed Barista, Balance Journal and Prima Coffee.

Measured: Time for a 264 g mug to register, about 1.5 seconds (Prima Coffee, as the Hario Drip).

What 5 publishers say
  • Craft Coffee Spot 2023-05-31, as the Hario Drip Scale: Made for drip coffee: slim and precise.
  • Brewed Barista 2026-10-04, as the Hario V60 Drip Scale: For pour over brewers who use a Hario V60 or Switch; not the fastest, but consistent and well built.
  • Balance Journal 2026-10-13, as the Hario V60 Drip Scale and Timer: Best for pour over beginners; drift lower than expected at this price.
  • Prima Coffee 2020-10-29, as the Hario Drip: A great scale for daily manual brewing at a reasonable price.
  • Craft Coffee Spot 2023-05-31, as the Hario Drip Scale: Too large for an espresso machine drip tray, so not the best scale for espresso.
  • Coffeeness 2020-06-18, as the Hario V60 Drip Scale: Reacts much more slowly than you want for espresso.
  • Balance Journal 2026-10-13, as the Hario V60 Drip Scale and Timer: Response is too slow for real-time espresso ratio tracking.

Delivered to Lithuania€69.89

at Crema, €64.90 + €4.99 shipping

€69.89 at Crema →

Also passes the rule

  • Acaia Pearl Recommended for pour over. €179.80 delivered at Aromatico.
  • Acaia Pearl S Recommended for pour over. €303.99 delivered at Crema.
  • Brewista Smart Scale II Recommended for espresso and pour over. €95 delivered at Coffeeloft.

Near misses: not a pick

  • Timemore Black Mirror Basic 3 Only The Coffee Chronicler recommends it, for pour over, and we need two publishers.
  • Timemore Black Mirror Mini Only The Coffee Chronicler recommends it, for espresso and pour over, and we need two publishers; no page we read prints its resolution, so the 0.1 g check cannot be made.
  • Felicita Arc Only Balance Journal recommends it, for espresso and pour over, and we need two publishers.
  • Wacaco Exagram Only Prima Coffee recommends it, for espresso, and we need two publishers.
  • Bookoo Themis Mini Only The Coffee Chronicler recommends it, for espresso, and we need two publishers.
  • Timemore Black Mirror Duo Only The Coffee Chronicler recommends it, for pour over, and we need two publishers; no page we read prints its resolution, so the 0.1 g check cannot be made.

No delivered price right now

  • Timemore Black Mirror Nano Passes the rule, but no shop we track has it in stock and delivers it to Lithuania right now.

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All 29 scales we track

Delivered to Lithuania, cheapest first. Every spec is from the maker's own product page (the last column links it), and a spec the page does not state is left blank. Response time is shown only where a publisher measured it.

ScaleDelivered priceResolutionMax weightTimerAuto functionsChargingSizeDrip tray, maker saysMeasured responseSpecs from
SORSO Smart ClassicSORSO €39.79 Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend → 0.1 g 2000 g Yes auto-tare, auto-start of weighing and timer (espresso and manual modes) 850 mAh lithium rechargeable battery with USB-C charging 115 × 120 × 18 mm Not stated Not measured by a source SORSO (Kavos Draugas house brand) page
JoeFrex Digital Coffee Scale with timerJoeFrex €41.89 Crema → 0.1 g 5000 g Yes Not stated 2 x AAA batteries (included) 13 × 20 × 3 cm Not stated Not measured by a source JoeFrex page
MHW-3Bomber Cube 3.0 Mini ProMHW-3Bomber €44.89 Coffeedesk → 0.1 g Not stated Yes auto power-on, auto-tare, auto-timing Not stated Not stated Not stated Not measured by a source MHW-3BOMBER page
Timemore Black Mirror Basic 3Timemore · suits pour over €53.90 Coffeedesk → 0.1 g 2000 g Yes auto-tare in espresso mode, timing starts with the first drop USB-C rechargeable, up to 24 hours of use 140mm × 120mm × 20mm Not stated Not measured by a source Timemore page
Eureka PrecisaEureka €59.89 Crema → 0.1 g Not stated Yes Not stated rechargeable via USB Width 105 mm, Depth 105 mm, Height 16 mm Not stated Not measured by a source Eureka page
Wacaco Exagram ProWacaco · suits espresso €59.89 Crema → 0.1 g 2000 g Yes auto-tare, auto-timing in espresso mode USB rechargeable lithium-ion battery, up to 15 hours of use, recharges in 2 hours 90 x 95 x 22 mm can be raised on its carrying box to sit beneath the espresso machine portafilter Not measured by a source Wacaco page
Hario V60 Drip ScaleHario · suits pour over €69.89 Crema → Not stated 2000 g Yes Not stated Not stated W 120× D 190× H 29mm Not stated about 1.5 secondsTime for a 264 g mug to register, Prima Coffee Hario page
Timemore Black Mirror MiniTimemore · suits espresso and pour over €73.98 Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend → Not stated Not stated Yes automatic espresso wake-up and stop timing 760mAh rechargeable built-in lithium-ion battery Not stated Not stated Not measured by a source Timemore page
Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2Timemore · suits espresso and pour over €74.98 Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend → 0.1 g, detects from 0.5 g 2000 g Yes automatic timer rechargeable lithium battery, USB charging, up to 10 hours Not stated Not stated 0.5 gReading above the true pour after the pour stops, Craft Coffee Spot Timemore page
Brewista Smart Scale IIBrewista · suits espresso and pour over €95 Coffeeloft → Not stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Not measured by a source No maker page found
Hario Polaris Coffee ScaleHario €95.19 Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend → Not stated 2000 g Yes Not stated 3 x AA batteries (DC 4.5 V), not rechargeable W 127× D 165× H 28mm Not stated Not measured by a source Hario page
Brewista Smart Scale IIIBrewista €99 Coffeeloft → 0.1 g 2000 g Yes auto-tare, auto-start timer (Full Auto and One-Touch modes), auto-off USB rechargeable battery Not stated Not stated Not measured by a source Brewista page
Felicita InclineFelicita €133.99 Crema → 0.1 g 2000 g Yes customizable smart auto-off Lithium-ion USB rechargeable 130x160x26mm Not stated Not measured by a source Felicita page
Varia AKU ScaleVaria €139.99 Crema → 0.1 g 3100 g Yes auto tare, timing functions USB-C rechargeable, 3.7V/1200mAh lithium polymer battery 120 × 110 × 19 mm Not stated Not measured by a source Varia Brewing page
Felicita ParallelFelicita €143.99 Crema → 0.1 g 2000 g Yes auto-tare, auto-timer modes Lithium-ion USB rechargeable 160x212x35mm Not stated Not measured by a source Felicita page
Acaia PearlAcaia · suits espresso and pour over €179.80 Aromatico → 0.1 g 2000 g Yes auto-start timer mode USB Type-C rechargeable lithium-ion battery W 160 mm, L 160 mm, H 32 mm Not stated 0.2 gReading above the true pour after the pour stops, Craft Coffee Spot Acaia page
Felicita ArcFelicita · suits espresso and pour over €183.99 Crema → 0.1 g 2000 g Yes auto-tare, auto-timer modes Lithium-ion USB rechargeable 105x135x15.5mm Not stated Not measured by a source Felicita page
Varia AKU Mini ScaleVaria · suits espresso €189.99 Crema → 0.01 g 500 g Yes automatic timing in AKU Spro espresso mode USB-C rechargeable, 3.7V/480mAh lithium polymer battery 100 × 80 × 13 mm slips onto your espresso machine's drip tray Not measured by a source Varia Brewing page
Fellow Tally ProFellow €203.99 Crema → 0.1 g 2500 g Yes Not stated USB-C rechargeable lithium-ion battery 177 mm x 150 mm x 33 mm (LxWxH) Not stated Not measured by a source Fellow page
Varia AKU Pro ScaleVaria €223.99 Crema → 0.01 g to 1 kg, then 0.05 g 2000 g Not stated AKU Flow automatic filter coffee mode (live brew ratio) USB-C rechargeable, 3.7V/2000mAh lithium polymer battery 130 × 110 × 18 mm Not stated Not measured by a source Varia Brewing page
Acaia Pearl SAcaia · suits espresso and pour over €303.99 Crema → 0.1 g 3000 g Yes auto tare mode, auto start mode rechargeable lithium-ion battery (3.7 V 2200 mAh), USB-C W 160 mm, L 160 mm, H 32 mm Not stated Not measured by a source Acaia page
Acaia Lunar (2021)Acaia · suits espresso €318.90 Aromatico → 0.1 g or 0.01 g 2000 g Yes automatic start and stop of timer or tare (built-in espresso modes) USB Type-C rechargeable lithium-ion battery W 105 mm, L 105 mm, H 15 mm Not stated Not measured by a source Acaia page
AVX Brewing Scale with timerAVX Not in stock for Lithuania 0.1 g 3000 g Yes Not stated USB-C rechargeable battery (300 mAh) 13 x 17 x 2,8 cm Not stated Not measured by a source AVX (Koffiekompaan house brand) page
Bookoo Themis MiniBookoo · suits espresso Not in stock for Lithuania 0.1 g 1000 g Yes auto-tare and auto-start (Auto mode) rechargeable battery W8cm × L8cm × H1.5cm works with even the tightest drip trays Not measured by a source BOOKOO page
Timemore Black Mirror DotTimemore Not in stock for Lithuania 0.1 g, from 0.2 g 1200 g Yes Not stated 300 mAh battery, sealed USB-C port, up to 15 hours of use 80 mm x 80 mm x 14 mm Not stated Not measured by a source Timemore page
Timemore Black Mirror DuoTimemore · suits pour over Not in stock for Lithuania Not stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Not measured by a source No maker page found
Timemore Black Mirror NanoTimemore · suits espresso and pour over Not in stock for Lithuania 0.1 g 2000 g Yes automatic timing modes, timer starts when the weight changes built-in lithium battery, recharged by the Type C USB port, up to 15 hours 3.9 inches x 4.5 inches x 0.8 inches small and slim enough to fit on a drip tray of a compact home espresso machine Not measured by a source Timemore page
Timemore x Nuttii Geo-C ProTimemore Not in stock for Lithuania Not stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Not stated Not measured by a source No maker page found
Wacaco ExagramWacaco · suits espresso Not in stock for Lithuania 0.1 g 2000 g Yes auto-timer, auto-pause timer 2 x AAA batteries (not included) 77 x 124 x 24 mm fits most brewing devices and espresso machine trays Not measured by a source Wacaco page

Hover a spec to see the maker's own words. A price is the cheapest in-stock offer delivered to the country you pick, VAT and shipping included, for the scale alone in the basket. A scale with no maker page that we could read shows only its price. Shop links may earn us a small commission, and it never changes what we list.

What was measured, and what is opinion

Publishers rarely print numbers for a scale. These are the figures the publishers printed for the scales on this page. Everything else here is a reviewer's opinion.

ScaleWhat was measuredFigureSource
Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2named Timemore Black Mirror by the sourceReading above the true pour after the pour stops0.5 gCraft Coffee Spot 2023-05-31
Acaia Pearlnamed Acaia Pearl by the sourceReading above the true pour after the pour stops0.2 gCraft Coffee Spot 2023-05-31
Hario V60 Drip Scalenamed Hario Drip by the sourceTime for a 264 g mug to registerabout 1.5 secondsPrima Coffee 2020-10-29

The same Craft Coffee Spot test also measured a third scale, the Apexstone (not sold by the shops we track), at 2.0 g, and found every scale it tested read a 100 g weight within 0.2 g.

How we picked
  • Evidence: for each scale we read what published reviews say about it and note every statement with its source, so each line says whose opinion it is.
  • Fit: the maker's own page, or failing that a published source, states a resolution of 0.1 g or finer and a built-in timer.
  • Support: at least two different publishers recommend it for the use. A publisher that recommends it for both espresso and pour over counts for each.
  • Cautions: where a publisher calls it a poor fit for the use, such as too slow for espresso or too big for a drip tray, the card says so. A scale is not picked when as many publishers call it a poor fit as recommend it.
  • Price: a shop has it in stock and delivers to your country. Pick your country above and the list changes with it.
  • Ranking: the publishers who recommend it for the use minus those who call it a poor fit for it, then the lower delivered price.
  • Best for espresso is the first scale in the espresso ranking.
  • Best for pour over is the first scale in the pour over ranking.
  • Best budget is the lowest delivered price among the scales that pass for espresso or for pour over.
  • Cheaper for espresso is the lowest delivered price among the scales that pass for espresso, named when it is not already the best for espresso.
  • Cheaper for pour over is the lowest delivered price among the scales that pass for pour over, named when it is not already the best for pour over.
  • Measured figures, such as how far a reading overshoots after a pour, are printed only where a publisher printed them. Everything else is a reviewer's opinion and is labelled as one.

How we research

Questions

What is the best coffee scale for espresso?

In Lithuania, our pick for espresso is the Acaia Lunar (2021), €318.90 delivered to Lithuania at Aromatico. 3 publishers recommend it for espresso: Prima Coffee, Balance Journal and Brewed Barista. Espresso needs a scale that reacts fast and fits the drip tray.

What is the best coffee scale for pour over?

In Lithuania, our pick for pour over is the Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2, €74.98 delivered to Lithuania at Kavos draugas / Coffee Friend. 5 publishers recommend it for pour over: Craft Coffee Spot, Home Grounds, Brewed Barista, Balance Journal and The Coffee Chronicler.

What is the best cheap coffee scale?

In Lithuania, the lowest delivered price among the scales that pass our rule is the Hario V60 Drip Scale, €69.89 at Crema. Prices include VAT and shipping for the scale alone.

Do I need a coffee scale that reads to 0.01 g?

No. Craft Coffee Spot says a scale accurate to 0.1 g is what you need, and that 0.01 g scales are mostly used for jewellery. Balance Journal calls 0.1 g the right resolution for home espresso and says milligram precision is unnecessary.

Which coffee scale fits an espresso machine drip tray?

The Acaia Lunar (2021) passes our espresso rule: two or more publishers recommend it for espresso and none calls it a poor fit. Sources disagree about some sizes, so measure your drip tray first.

What was measured and what is opinion?

Only a few figures are measured and printed by the publishers: Craft Coffee Spot measured reading above the true pour after the pour stops for the Timemore Black Mirror at 0.5 g; Craft Coffee Spot measured reading above the true pour after the pour stops for the Acaia Pearl at 0.2 g; Prima Coffee measured time for a 264 g mug to register for the Hario Drip at about 1.5 seconds. Everything else on this page is a reviewer's opinion, labelled with the publisher's name.

How did you choose these coffee scales?

Evidence: for each scale we read what published reviews say about it and note every statement with its source, so each line says whose opinion it is. Fit: the maker's own page, or failing that a published source, states a resolution of 0.1 g or finer and a built-in timer. Support: at least two different publishers recommend it for the use. A publisher that recommends it for both espresso and pour over counts for each. Cautions: where a publisher calls it a poor fit for the use, such as too slow for espresso or too big for a drip tray, the card says so. A scale is not picked when as many publishers call it a poor fit as recommend it. Price: a shop has it in stock and delivers to your country. Pick your country above and the list changes with it. Ranking: the publishers who recommend it for the use minus those who call it a poor fit for it, then the lower delivered price.

Sources

Every statement about a scale comes from one of these pages, or from the maker's own page linked in the table. We read each page on 2026-10-21.

  1. Best Coffee Scales 2026: Tested and Reviewed, Balance Journal, 2026-10-13 (Review. Says all scales were tested on one bench with espresso, V60 and AeroPress brews. Prints no per-scale numbers. Affiliate links.)
  2. The Best Coffee & Espresso Scales in 2026, The Coffee Chronicler, 2026-10-10 (Review. The author says he has tested many scales over the years and made video reviews of some. Prints no figures for response.)
  3. 6 Best Coffee Scales for Brewing in 2026, Brewed Barista, 2026-10-04 (Buying guide. The page is titled Tested and Compared but describes no test. Prints no figures. Affiliate links.)
  4. Digitale Kaffeewaagen im Test: Die besten Modelle 2026 im Vergleich, netzwelt, 2026-08-23 (Buying guide. A German magazine list of six scales. Prints no figures for response. Commission links.)
  5. Timemore Black Mirror Coffee Scale Review: The New Basic 2.0, Home Grounds, 2025-07-23 (Review. The reviewer says she used the scale for daily brewing for a month. Prints no response figure.)
  6. Brew With Precision: The Best Coffee Scales From Testing, Craft Coffee Spot, 2023-05-31 (Review. The author says she tested each scale with a weight kit and measured how far the reading moves after the pour stops. Page last updated 2023-05-31.)
  7. A Comparison of Brewing Scales, Prima Coffee, 2020-10-29 (Retailer comparison. A comparison by a retailer that sells scales. Dated 2020, so the Lunar it covers is the first model.)
  8. Kaffeewaage Ratgeber, Coffeeness, 2020-06-18 (Buying guide. A German buying guide, last updated 2020-06-18 although its title says 2026. Prints no response figures.)