Coffee Scales with Timer Compared (2026): The 8 Best

What to look for in a coffee scale with a timer

A coffee scale does two jobs: it weighs beans, water and shots to a fraction of a gram, and it shows how long the brew takes. The eight models compared here share a 0.1 g readout, so the differences lie elsewhere – capacity, how the timer behaves, whether the scale helps you pour, how it is powered and how much room it takes.

Capacity and weighing range

Every listing states a 0.1 g readout. Capacity splits the field in two: Maestri House S2 and Styuanmmy stop at 2,000 g (about 4.4 lb), while the other six reach roughly 3,000 g (6.6 lb). Either is plenty for a dose of beans, but a heavy server or a portafilter plus cup leaves less headroom on the 2,000 g models. Weighing ranges are spelled out on five scales: they start at 0.3 g on NKOVE, BAGAIL, Styuanmmy and KitchenTour and at 0.5 g on the S2. Keep in mind that a readout step says how finely the display counts, not how accurate it is, and none of the listings gives a tolerance.

Timer types

All eight scales pair weighing with a timer, but they do not time the same way. Greater Goods counts up and down, so it can run a bloom countdown and then track the total brew. NKOVE counts up to 99 minutes 59 seconds. The Maestri House S3 and RENPHO add automatic timers: the S3 in both its pour-over and espresso modes, RENPHO in espresso mode. BAGAIL and Styuanmmy offer automatic and manual timing, the S2 lists two timing modes, and KitchenTour has a built-in timer without further detail. None of the listings spells out what starts an automatic timer, so read the manual if you plan to rely on it for espresso shots.

Flow rate and brew-ratio tools

This is where the field spreads out most. The S3 lets you set a ratio between 1:1 and 1:18 and calculates the water weight needed to reach it, and it shows flow rate in real time. RENPHO also shows flow rate, and its espresso mode stores your portafilter weight so you do not have to recalibrate every time. Styuanmmy has a water-flow-speed mode. The other five scales weigh and time but leave the arithmetic and the pacing to you. If you follow written recipes with fixed numbers, these tools are a luxury; if you adjust ratios often or struggle to keep a pour steady, they save effort.

Power: rechargeable or batteries

Four scales charge over USB-C: the S2 and S3 (500 mAh each), BAGAIL (600 mAh) and RENPHO (1000 mAh). Styuanmmy is rechargeable too, with a USB cable in the box. The S3’s listing claims up to 90 days on one charge, a maker figure we cannot confirm. Greater Goods takes AAA batteries and warns you when they run low, KitchenTour ships with batteries and has a low-battery reminder, and NKOVE is battery powered without naming a type. Six listings mention auto shut-off; the exceptions are RENPHO and Styuanmmy.

Surface, materials and protection

A coffee scale lives in the splash zone, so the surface matters. Greater Goods covers its ABS body with a heat-resistant, dishwasher-safe silicone cover, and BAGAIL ships a removable pad that its listing describes as waterproof, non-slip and heat-insulating, with scratch resistance on top. The S2 has a borosilicate glass top, Styuanmmy a glass platform and the S3 a one-piece matte plastic body. KitchenTour is ABS, NKOVE plastic, and RENPHO’s listing names no material at all. Seven listings include or describe a pad, mat or cover. No listing gives a water-resistance rating for the scale itself, and only Greater Goods states a warranty.

Size, weight and display

Mini scales suit a crowded drip tray. The S2 measures 4.13 by 4.13 by 0.78 inches, Styuanmmy 4.11 by 4.11 by 0.79 inches and RENPHO 5.12 by 5.91 by 0.79 inches. Item weights run from 8.8 oz for NKOVE to about 22 oz for the S3, with the others between 9.5 and 14.5 oz; RENPHO gives no weight. Greater Goods offers a 5.25-inch square weighing surface, roomier for a dripper or server. Six scales use an LED display and two, Greater Goods and KitchenTour, a backlit LCD. The S3 and Greater Goods separate weight and time into their own zones or colors.

Which scale suits which brewer?

• Pour-over fans who dial in ratios: the Maestri House S3 for the adjustable ratio and flow rate, or RENPHO for a flow indicator in a thinner body. Grind consistency matters as much, so see manual coffee grinders compared.
• A long warranty and easy cleanup: Greater Goods, with five years stated and a dishwasher-safe cover.
• Espresso with a portafilter: RENPHO for the stored portafilter weight, or the compact S2 and Styuanmmy for tight drip trays.
• A first scale in the lower price classes: BAGAIL for USB charging and a pad, or KitchenTour and NKOVE for the bare essentials in the entry class.
• Anyone who dislikes beeps: Styuanmmy, the only listing that mentions switching the sound off.

Common buying mistakes

• Paying for tools you will not use: ratio calculators and flow-rate displays help only if you change recipes; a plain timer scale covers a fixed one, and if you only weigh the dose, plain digital kitchen scales will do.
• Ignoring height and footprint: only the S2, Styuanmmy and RENPHO list dimensions, so measure your drip tray before buying a scale meant to fit under a spout.
• Treating the readout as accuracy: all eight show 0.1 g, which says nothing about calibration or response speed.
• Overlooking the power details: NKOVE and KitchenTour do not state a battery type, and Greater Goods needs AAA cells you must keep on hand.
• Skipping first-use steps: BAGAIL’s listing says to remove four plugs from under the platform before use.

Using and caring for a coffee scale

Set the scale on a flat, dry, stable surface and tare it with the empty vessel on top before you add coffee or water. Wipe spills away straight away, use the supplied pad or cover, and keep hot kettles and steam away from the platform and the display. Recharge USB models before they run flat and switch the scale off after brewing if it has no auto shut-off.

A scale is one tool on a busy counter. Weighing is step 2 of our coffee and breakfast counter checklist, and our guide to making a latte without an espresso machine lists a coffee scale as an optional extra. You can find the rest of the range in our kitchen comparisons.

How we compared

We rely on manufacturer data, listed specifications, bundled accessories and price class; none of these scales passed through our hands. From 16 candidates we selected 8 and scored every criterion relative to the others in this set: weighing and timing performance counts 35%, features and versatility 25%, build quality and materials 20%, and handling and care 20%. The weighted result is the score out of 10. Missing data is never estimated; it limits the credit a model can earn, which is why RENPHO’s thin material and warranty information holds back an otherwise capable scale. The full criteria and weights are in our scoring methodology.