The 10 Best Coffee Scales as of July 2026

How we ranked these coffee scales

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each coffee scale does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

We also weigh real-world owner reviews — star ratings and how many people left them — and whether each product has the features you'd expect in its class.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Coffee Scales	Score	Best for	Type	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	Acaia Pearl	9.1	Best overall	Brewing scale	£140	View Price
2	Acaia Lunar	8.9	Best for espresso	Espresso scale	£220	View Price
3	Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2	8.8	Best value	Brewing scale	£55	View Price
4	Fellow Tally Pro	8.7	Best premium precision	Brewing scale	£150	View Price
5	Timemore Black Mirror Nano	8.6	Best compact	Espresso/travel	£65	View Price
6	Brewista Smart Scale II	8.6	Best feature set	Brewing scale	£70	View Price
7	Hario V60 Drip Scale	8.5	Best classic	Brewing scale	£40	View Price
8	KitchenTour Coffee Scale	8.3	Best budget	Kitchen/brewing	£20	View Price
9	Greater Goods Bench Scale	8.2	Best simple	Kitchen/brewing	£25	View Price
10	Amazon Basics Digital Scale	8.1	Best cheap kitchen scale	Kitchen scale	£12	View Price

The full ranking

Best overall

Acaia Pearl

9.1Our number one pick.

The Acaia Pearl is the benchmark brewing scale with fast, accurate readings, a built-in timer and brewing modes plus app connectivity for pour-over precision. It is expensive, but the responsiveness and features are excellent.

Accuracy: 9.4Speed: 9.4Features: 9.2Value: 8.2

Pros

Fast, accurate readings
Built-in timer and modes
App connectivity

Cons

Expensive
App optional but pushed

Check price on Amazon≈ £140

Best for espresso

Acaia Lunar

8.9A superb runner-up.

The Acaia Lunar is a compact, splash-resistant scale designed to fit espresso drip trays, with the brand's fast, precise readings. It is pricey, but for espresso the size and speed are excellent.

Accuracy: 9.4Speed: 9.4Features: 9.0Value: 8.0

Pros

Fits espresso trays
Fast, precise readings
Water resistant

Cons

Very expensive
Small platform

Check price on Amazon≈ £220

Best value

Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2

8.8Rounds out our top three.

The Timemore Black Mirror offers accurate readings and a responsive timer at a fraction of Acaia money, superb value for pour-over fans. It lacks app modes, but the accuracy and value are excellent.

Accuracy: 9.2Speed: 9.0Features: 8.6Value: 9.2

Pros

Accurate and responsive
Built-in timer
Great value

Cons

No app
Basic auto modes

Check price on Amazon≈ £55

Best premium precision

Fellow Tally Pro

8.7A standout in the upper half.

The Fellow Tally Pro combines high-precision readings, multiple brew modes and a clear display in a sleek package for meticulous brewers. It is a premium buy, but the precision and design are excellent.

Accuracy: 9.4Speed: 9.0Features: 9.0Value: 8.2

Pros

High-precision readings
Multiple brew modes
Sleek display

Cons

Premium price
Fiddly menus

Check price on Amazon≈ £150

Best compact

Timemore Black Mirror Nano

8.6A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The Timemore Nano is a small, accurate scale that fits espresso trays or a travel kit while keeping a responsive timer. The platform is small, but the accuracy and portability are excellent.

Accuracy: 9.0Speed: 8.8Features: 8.6Value: 9.0

Pros

Compact and accurate
Fits espresso trays
Good timer

Cons

Small platform
No app

Check price on Amazon≈ £65

Best feature set

Brewista Smart Scale II

8.6Great value in the middle of the pack.

The Brewista Smart Scale II packs several auto-timing brew modes and a rechargeable battery into a responsive, water-resistant scale. Menus take learning, but the features and value are excellent.

Accuracy: 9.0Speed: 8.8Features: 9.0Value: 8.8

Pros

Multiple brew modes
Rechargeable
Water resistant

Cons

Menus take learning
Timer auto-modes fiddly

Check price on Amazon≈ £70

Best classic

Hario V60 Drip Scale

8.5A dependable pick if the price is right.

The Hario V60 drip scale is a long-trusted, accurate brewing scale with a timer that pairs naturally with pour-over kit. It is slower to respond than premium scales, but the reliability and value are excellent.

Accuracy: 8.8Speed: 8.4Features: 8.4Value: 9.0

Pros

Trusted and accurate
Built-in timer
Good value

Cons

Slower response
Basic display

Check price on Amazon≈ £40

Best budget

KitchenTour Coffee Scale

8.3Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The KitchenTour scale offers 0.1g accuracy and a timer at a very low price, a strong budget pick for brewing. It is less responsive and less durable, but the accuracy and value are good.

Accuracy: 8.6Speed: 8.2Features: 8.4Value: 9.2

Pros

0.1g accuracy
Built-in timer
Very affordable

Cons

Slower response
Basic build

Check price on Amazon≈ £20

Best simple

Greater Goods Bench Scale

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The Greater Goods bench scale is a simple, accurate scale with a timer that handles brewing and kitchen tasks alike. It is basic, but for straightforward weighing the value is good.

Accuracy: 8.4Speed: 8.2Features: 8.2Value: 9.0

Pros

Accurate and simple
Doubles for kitchen use
Affordable

Cons

Basic timer
Slower response

Check price on Amazon≈ £25

Best cheap kitchen scale

Amazon Basics Digital Scale

8.1Rounds out our top ten.

The Amazon Basics digital scale is an ultra-cheap kitchen scale that can double for basic coffee weighing without a dedicated timer. It lacks brewing features, but for the money it does the job.

Accuracy: 8.2Speed: 8.0Features: 7.8Value: 9.2

Pros

Very cheap
Fine for basic weighing
Compact

Cons

No timer
Not brew-focused

Check price on Amazon≈ £12

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the coffee scales in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Acaia Pearl, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Acaia Lunar and Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2 are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best coffee scales without overthinking it, the Acaia Pearl is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £140

Our top picks at a glance

Acaia Pearl

Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2

Acaia Lunar

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How we ranked these coffee scales

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Acaia Pearl

Pros

Cons

Acaia Lunar

Pros

Cons

Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2

Pros

Cons

Fellow Tally Pro

Pros

Cons

Timemore Black Mirror Nano

Pros

Cons

Brewista Smart Scale II

Pros

Cons

Hario V60 Drip Scale

Pros

Cons

KitchenTour Coffee Scale

Pros

Cons

Greater Goods Bench Scale

Pros

Cons

Amazon Basics Digital Scale

Pros

Cons

Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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