MAXUS Espresso Scale with Timer 1000g/0.1g Backlit LCD Review (2026)

Who this scale fits

This MAXUS scale is built for a home barista who wants accurate dosing and shot timing without spending on a higher end flow rate model, fitting neatly onto a drip tray under an espresso machine spout thanks to its compact, handy form factor. Because the timer runs independently of the weight reading, meaning it keeps counting even if you lift the cup or carafe off the platform mid shot, it suits a workflow where you might need to check or adjust something without resetting your timing. It works well for someone weighing both dose going in and yield coming out on a single scale rather than juggling a separate stopwatch. It is less suited to anyone who also wants to weigh a full kettle for pour over, since the 1000 gram capacity caps out well below what a filled kettle would weigh.

Specs and design in plain terms

The scale weighs from as little as 0.03 grams up to a maximum of 1000 grams in 0.1 gram increments, giving fine enough resolution to catch small dosing differences between shots. A backlit LCD display is designed for fast and accurate reading even in low morning light, and the scale includes tare and zero functions to cancel out the weight of a cup or portafilter before you start dosing. The built in timer can run up to 9 minutes and 59 seconds and continues independently of the platform, a genuinely useful detail if you need to move the cup during a shot without losing your time. An auto shutoff after about 3 minutes of inactivity helps conserve battery, and an overload indicator reading EEEE warns you if you exceed the 1000 gram limit.

Living with it day to day

Daily use starts with placing the scale on a drip tray or counter, taring with your portafilter or cup in place, and letting the backlit display guide your dosing even before the room is fully lit in an early morning routine. The independent timer is the feature that stands out most once you get used to it, since starting it separately from the weight reading means moving the cup around mid shot will not reset your clock, which matters if your workflow involves swapping cups or checking crema partway through. The plastic housing keeps the scale light and easy to move around a small kitchen, though it does not have the same solid feel in hand as scales with metal bodies at a similar price point. Wiping the platform after use keeps coffee splashes from building up around the buttons.

Trade offs against rival scales

Against the TIMEMORE Black Mirror models topping this guide, this MAXUS scale gives up flow rate display and a more premium build in exchange for a lower price point. It sits close in concept to the WEIGHTMAN scale also in this lineup, sharing the same 1000 gram capacity and 0.1 gram precision, though the independently running timer here is a specific advantage for anyone who moves their cup mid shot. Against the 2kg capacity rechargeable scales also sold in this guide, this MAXUS gives up the extra headroom needed for pour over kettles, staying focused purely on espresso range weights instead. For a budget minded shopper focused specifically on espresso dosing and timing, the tradeoffs here favor price over premium materials or extra capacity.

Verdict and who should pick something else

For a home espresso setup where budget matters and you want reliable 0.1 gram precision plus a timer that will not reset if you move the cup, this MAXUS scale is a sensible pick, matching our score of 7.8 out of 10 for fit and value. Choose one of the 2kg capacity rechargeable scales in this guide instead if you also brew pour over and need to weigh a full kettle of water. Buyers who want live flow rate feedback during extraction, or a more premium metal housing, should look at the TIMEMORE Black Mirror models ranked higher in this same lineup, accepting the higher price that comes with those extra features.

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