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    Timemore Black Mirror Scale — Coffee Scale by Timemore
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    Timemore · Coffee Scale

    Timemore Black Mirror Scale

    ~$59
    Any skill level
    pour-overespressodripAeroPressall-around brewing

    Budget-conscious brewers wanting a capable timer scale for daily brewing

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    Why experts pick it

    The Timemore Black Mirror is one of the best-value coffee scales available, offering 0.1g precision, a built-in timer, fast response time, and a clean minimalist design at roughly a third the cost of the Acaia Pearl. It lacks Bluetooth and flow-rate tracking but performs all the core functions needed for pour-over and espresso weighing reliably. The Pourover Project and Beanground both recommend it as a 'killer scale on a budget'—a well-earned description.

    Strengths

    • Excellent value at ~$59 with 0.1g precision
    • Clean, minimal design with reliable timer
    • USB-C charging

    Trade-offs

    • No Bluetooth or app connectivity
    • No auto-start timer mode

    Pourover Project — reviewed as the best budget coffee scale for precision and reliability

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