Hario V60 Drip Coffee Scale and Timer, Stainless Steel Review (2026)

What this scale is

This is Hario's V60 drip scale and timer, a combined weighing platform and stopwatch built for pour over brewing, offered here in a stainless steel finish rather than the brand's more common black plastic version. It is designed to sit under a V60 dripper and server while you pour, tracking both the weight of water added and the elapsed brewing time on one small display. Hario also sells an acrylic drip stand sized to work together with this scale, though the scale functions fine on a flat counter on its own without that accessory. The whole unit weighs about 9.6 ounces, light enough to move between a brewing station and storage without much thought.

Precision and capacity

The scale measures in 0.1 gram increments, fine enough to track a pour over recipe gram by gram as water is added in stages, and has a maximum capacity of 2000 grams, comfortably covering a large multi-cup brew along with the dripper and server sitting on top of it. At smaller weights the display steps in 0.1 gram increments, moving to coarser 0.5 and then 1 gram steps as the total weight climbs past a few hundred grams, which is a normal behavior for scales in this weight class rather than a flaw specific to this model.

Timer function

A built-in timer runs alongside the weight display and can count up to track total brew time, which pairs naturally with the weight reading for anyone following a recipe that specifies pours at certain gram and time marks. The maximum count-up time is 99 minutes and 59 seconds, far beyond what any normal pour over brew would need, so it is not a practical limitation in daily use. An auto-off feature powers the scale down after about 5 minutes of inactivity to save battery, though this is disabled while the timer is actively running so a brew in progress does not get interrupted.

Build, finish and power

This version's stainless steel surface distinguishes it from Hario's standard black model, which uses an ABS resin body instead, giving this one a more premium look and feel on the counter to match stainless steel drippers, kettles or servers. It runs on 2 AAA batteries, which are included in the box, and the compact footprint is designed to comfortably fit under a V60 dripper and server without much overhang on either side. As with most compact digital scales, it is not built to be submerged or run under water, so wiping it down after use is the recommended way to keep it clean.

Who should buy this

This scale is aimed at pour over brewers who already use the Hario V60 system and want a scale and timer sized and styled to match it, particularly buyers who prefer the look of stainless steel over plastic. It costs more than generic timer scales sold for coffee, so buyers mainly looking for the cheapest way to weigh coffee and water may be better served by a basic model. The platform and overall design are built around pour over brewing rather than fitting under a tight espresso portafilter, so espresso-focused buyers should look at scales designed specifically for that narrower footprint instead.

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