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Best Coffee Scales

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Our top pick

watchget Coffee Scale with Timer 2200g/0.1g (Black)

watchget black coffee scale with timer, weighing up to 2200g in 0.1g steps for pour over and espresso.

Our score8.4/10

Best budget

Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer 0.1g (Birch White)

Greater Goods coffee scale with timer and 0.1g precision in Birch White, a clean looking scale for pour over.

Our score8.2/10

Weighing your coffee and water is the single fastest way to make your home brews repeatable. A dedicated scale replaces guesswork with a ratio you can dial in and hit every morning, so a great cup is not luck. For pour-over and drip, look for 0.1g resolution, a built-in timer, and a fast refresh rate that keeps up with your pour. A water-resistant top and a footprint that fits your dripper or server help too. The scales below cover budget picks through brewing-focused models with flow-rate tracking.

The short version

We compared 7 picks. Our scores range from 6.5 to 8.4 out of 10.

Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score

Tick up to 3 picks to compare them side by side.
watchget Coffee Scale with Timer 2200g/0.1g (Black)#1
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watchget black coffee scale with timer, weighing up to 2200g in 0.1g steps for pour over and espresso.

Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10

  • + 2200g capacity handles a full carafe plus dripper and water
  • + 0.1g steps give fine readings for espresso doses too
  • + watchget pairs well with its puck prep and brewing accessories
  • - Wide platform may be too big for small drip trays
  • - Budget build lacks water resistance detail in the listing
Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer 0.1g (Birch White)#2
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Greater Goods coffee scale with timer and 0.1g precision in Birch White, a clean looking scale for pour over.

Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10

  • + 0.1g precision helps weigh small doses and water accurately
  • + Birch White finish looks bright and minimalist on the counter
  • + Greater Goods is known for approachable, well designed scales
  • - Light finish shows spilled coffee and grounds easily
  • - Larger platform may not fit under espresso machine spouts
Hario V60 Drip Coffee Scale and Timer, Stainless Steel#3
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Hario V60 drip coffee scale and timer in stainless steel, a sleeker metal version of Hario's pour over scale.

Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 7/10

  • + Stainless steel finish looks premium and wipes clean easily
  • + Designed to pair with the Hario V60 brewing system
  • + Timer and scale together simplify repeatable recipes
  • - Costs more than basic plastic timer scales
  • - Platform size is aimed at pour over, not tight espresso trays
Hario Drip Coffee Scale and Timer#4
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Hario drip coffee scale and timer, the classic Hario scale designed alongside its cone dripper pour over brewing.

Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10

  • + Hario designed it specifically for manual drip brewing
  • + Timer runs alongside weight for complete recipe tracking
  • + Trusted brand used widely by pour over enthusiasts
  • - Older design is slower to respond than newer scales
  • - Uses batteries rather than a rechargeable cell
Coffee Scale with Timer 0.1g Mini USB-C Rechargeable#5
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Mini USB-C rechargeable coffee scale with timer and 0.1g precision, a compact scale for small coffee setups.

Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 9/10

  • + USB-C charging avoids buying batteries and uses common cables
  • + Mini size fits under espresso spouts or in travel kits
  • + 0.1g precision works for both espresso and pour over
  • - Small platform can be unstable under large carafes
  • - Check the accuracy rating if you weigh precise espresso doses
Apexstone Coffee Scale with Timer for Pour Over Coffee#6
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Apexstone coffee scale with timer for pour over coffee, a value scale for weighing beans and water.

Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10

  • + Built-in timer lets you follow bloom and pour stages
  • + Apexstone keeps prices low for home coffee gear
  • + Tare function makes weighing water straight into a server simple
  • - Check the weighing capacity and precision rating before buying
  • - Plastic build feels basic compared with premium scales
Digital Coffee Scale with Timer for Pour Over and Drip Coffee#7
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Digital coffee scale with timer for pour over and drip coffee, a basic scale for following brew recipes.

Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 5/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10

  • + Timer and weight in one display simplify pour over recipes
  • + Helps you use consistent coffee to water ratios every day
  • + Budget friendly entry into weighing coffee
  • - Check the maximum weight and precision rating before buying
  • - Check the platform size fits under your dripper or brewing server

Before you buy: trade-offs we flagged

No pick is perfect. These are the main compromises we noted for the top products in this guide, so you can check they will not matter for you.

Frequently asked questions

›What is the best choice among coffee scales?

watchget Coffee Scale with Timer 2200g/0.1g (Black) is our top overall pick. watchget black coffee scale with timer, weighing up to 2200g in 0.1g steps for pour over and espresso. It earns our score of 8.4/10, based on fit for the job, features, build and value.

›What is a good budget option?

Greater Goods Coffee Scale with Timer 0.1g (Birch White) is the strongest low-cost pick in this guide. Greater Goods coffee scale with timer and 0.1g precision in Birch White, a clean looking scale for pour over.

›How much should I expect to spend?

Picks in this guide span See on Amazon price bands (roughly: $ = under $30, $$ = $30 to $100, $$$ = over $100). We never display exact prices because they change constantly, so the buttons above always show Amazon's current price.

›How were these products chosen?

We shortlist products that fit the job this guide solves and compare their published specifications, such as size, capacity, materials and what is included. Each pick gets an editorial score out of 10 for fit, features, build and value, and we write the pros and cons from those details. Our score is not an Amazon customer rating. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never affects the ranking.

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