Mini Coffee Scale with Timer, Flow Rate Display 2kg/0.1g (Black) Review (2026)

Who this scale is for

This scale suits home baristas who weigh both espresso shots and pour-over coffee and want one small device that handles both instead of a bulkier kitchen scale. Its compact size, listed at roughly 3.74 by 3.94 inches, is small enough to fit under a portafilter spout on most espresso machines, while the 2 kilogram weighing range comfortably covers pour-over brews using a full kettle of water. Anyone brewing filter coffee, espresso or doing general kitchen weighing in one household will get more use out of the flow rate and timer functions than someone who only needs a basic gram count. Buyers who specifically want a known, established scale brand with dedicated customer support may want to compare this against a named brand like Timemore before deciding.

What the numbers on the spec sheet mean

The scale weighs from 0.1 grams up to 2000 grams, a range that covers everything from a single espresso dose to a large pour-over brew without switching devices. Precision is rated at 0.1 gram, tight enough to notice small dosing differences shot to shot, which matters for anyone dialing in a specific coffee-to-water ratio. A flow rate display shows how quickly liquid is passing through the coffee bed in real time, a feature usually found on higher-end espresso scales that helps spot channeling or a stalled shot as it happens. The scale runs on a rechargeable 850mAh battery topped up through USB-C, avoiding disposable batteries, and is built around a metal body rather than an all-plastic shell.

Daily use and care

Day to day, the scale offers auto, manual and ratio modes, letting you either start the timer automatically when weight is detected, control it by hand, or have the scale calculate your brew ratio as water is added. The integrated timer tracks brew time alongside weight, so pour-over and espresso timing do not need a separate stopwatch. Because the platform is metal rather than glass, it should hold up to daily splashes and the occasional bump better than glass-top kitchen scales, though it still deserves a wipe-down after brewing rather than being left wet. Recharge through the USB-C port before it runs flat rather than waiting for a mid-brew shutdown, since exact battery life per charge is not listed.

How it compares with Timemore and Weightman scales

In the site's espresso scales guide this model ranks third of eight, behind two Timemore Black Mirror scales at 8.6 each, a brand with a strong reputation for build quality and support in specialty coffee circles. It scores ahead of a Weightman 1000 gram scale and a rechargeable 2 kilogram competitor, both at 8.2, and a Maxus scale at 7.8. The gap versus the Timemore models mostly comes down to being an unbranded product, which the site's own pros and cons flag as a source of calibration and support uncertainty even though the raw specs, 2kg range, 0.1g precision and flow rate, are competitive with the higher-ranked options.

Verdict and who should choose a named brand instead

Choose this scale if you want strong specs, a 2 kilogram range, 0.1 gram precision, flow rate display and USB-C charging, in a compact body, and you are comfortable buying from a listing that does not carry an established coffee-gear brand name. If calibration accuracy over years of use and dedicated customer support matter more to you than raw spec sheet numbers, the Timemore Black Mirror scales ranked above it are the safer choice. For anyone who mainly wants a straightforward gram scale without flow rate or ratio modes, a simpler and possibly cheaper option may suit better. As a feature-for-feature value pick, this scale earns its strong score in the guide.

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