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Top 10 Coffee Scales in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Nov 2026 · 4 min read
Acaia Lunar
Direct answer

The Acaia Lunar is the best coffee scale at $250, and the Timemore Basic 2.0 is the best value at $55. Best value is the lowest maker price among scales that publish 0.1 g or finer resolution and a built-in timer. Prices are from each maker's site, read Nov 8, 2026.

At a glance

#PickMaker priceBest for
1Acaia Lunar$250 (Acaia, read Nov 8, 2026)Espresso at home or in a cafe
2Varia AKU Pro$199.90 (Varia, read Nov 8, 2026)Fine resolution for pour-over and espresso
3Acaia Pearl Model S$220 (Acaia, read Nov 8, 2026)Guided pour-over brewing
4BOOKOO Themis UltraFrom $99 (BOOKOO, read Nov 8, 2026)A waterproof smart scale for less
5Acaia Pyxis Black$325 (Acaia, read Nov 8, 2026)Competition-level precision
6Timemore Black Mirror Nano$99 (Timemore, read Nov 8, 2026)A compact scale for a small espresso machine
7Timemore Basic 2.0$55 black, $59 white (Timemore, read Nov 8, 2026)The lowest price with a timer
8Varia AKU$99.90 (Varia, read Nov 8, 2026)A large-capacity scale with auto tare
9Hario V60 Drip Scale$60 (Hario USA, read Nov 8, 2026)Pour-over on a server
10BOOKOO Themis Mini$129; $138 with case (BOOKOO, read Nov 8, 2026)A pocket-size travel scale

Pick by what you want

Best overall
Acaia Lunar
Best value
Timemore Basic 2.0
Best resolution
Acaia Pyxis Black
Best waterproof
BOOKOO Themis Ultra
Best for travel
BOOKOO Themis Mini

The ranking

1

Acaia Lunar

Acaia Lunar
Answrs VerdictThe best all-round coffee scale.
Maker price: $250 (Acaia, read Nov 8, 2026)Build: Water-resistant anodized aluminumWarranty: 2-year limited, also covers water damageIncluded: Heat-resistant pad and 100 g calibration weight

The Acaia Lunar is $250 and built from water-resistant anodized aluminum. It ships with a heat-resistant pad and a 100 g calibration weight, and its 2-year limited warranty also covers water damage.

Go ifEspresso at home or in a cafe
Skip ifYou want the lowest price
Why #1 over #2: Its 2-year warranty, which also covers water damage, goes beyond anything the Pearl Model S page lists at $220.
2

Varia AKU Pro

Varia AKU Pro
Answrs VerdictThe most precise scale under $200.
Maker price: $199.90 (Varia, read Nov 8, 2026)Resolution: 0.01 g up to 1 kg; 0.05 g up to 2 kgPlatform: 130x110x18 mmModes: AKU Flow for filter coffee and AKU Spro for espresso

The Varia AKU Pro is $199.90 and reads 0.01 g up to 1 kg and 0.05 g up to 2 kg. It has AKU Flow for filter coffee and AKU Spro for espresso.

Go ifFine resolution for pour-over and espresso
Skip ifYou do not need 0.01 g
Why #2 over #3: Its 0.01 g resolution is finer than the Varia AKU's 0.1 g.
3

Acaia Pearl Model S

Acaia Pearl Model S
Answrs VerdictThe guided brewing scale.
Maker price: $220 (Acaia, read Nov 8, 2026)Features: Real-time flow-rate display, sound notifications and a built-in brewing guideStock: Both colors listed as unavailable on Nov 8, 2026

The Acaia Pearl Model S is $220, with a real-time flow-rate display, sound notifications and a built-in brewing guide. Acaia listed both colors as unavailable on Nov 8, 2026.

Go ifGuided pour-over brewing
Skip ifYou need to buy one today
Why #3 over #4: Its built-in brewing guide goes beyond the Themis Ultra's companion app listing at $99.
4

BOOKOO Themis Ultra

BOOKOO Themis Ultra
Answrs VerdictThe smart scale for $99.
Maker price: From $99 (BOOKOO, read Nov 8, 2026)Water resistance: IP67 waterproofCase option: $114 for black with caseApp: Companion smart app

The BOOKOO Themis Ultra starts at $99 and is IP67 waterproof, with a companion smart app. The black model with a case is $114.

Go ifA waterproof smart scale for less
Skip ifYou want a scale without an app
Why #4 over #5: Its IP67 rating is stronger than the Varia AKU's IPX5.
5

Acaia Pyxis Black

Acaia Pyxis Black
Answrs VerdictThe most precise scale here.
Maker price: $325 (Acaia, read Nov 8, 2026)Resolution: 0.001 gSize: 2.55 by 2.55 inchesAvailability: Limited edition, 1 unit per customer

The Acaia Pyxis Black is $325 with 0.001 g resolution in a 2.55 by 2.55 inch body. It is a limited edition, with 1 unit allowed per customer.

Go ifCompetition-level precision
Skip ifYou want a regular catalog item
Why #5 over #6: Its 0.001 g resolution is finer than the Varia AKU Pro's 0.01 g, but it costs $325.
6

Timemore Black Mirror Nano

Timemore Black Mirror Nano
Answrs VerdictThe compact Timemore.
Maker price: $99 (Timemore, read Nov 8, 2026)Capacity: 0.1 g to 2000 g in 0.1 g stepsBrewing: Built-in timer, flow rate and auto timingBattery: Up to 15 hoursSize: 3.9 x 4.5 x 0.8 inches

The Timemore Black Mirror Nano is $99 and weighs from 0.1 g to 2000 g in 0.1 g steps. It has a built-in timer, flow rate and auto timing, with up to 15 hours of battery.

Go ifA compact scale for a small espresso machine
Skip ifYou want the cheapest Timemore
Why #6 over #7: Its 15 hours of battery beats the Basic 2.0's 10 hours.
7

Timemore Basic 2.0

Timemore Basic 2.0
Answrs VerdictThe best-value scale.
Maker price: $55 black, $59 white (Timemore, read Nov 8, 2026)Capacity: 0.1 g up to 2 kgBrewing: Automatic timer and flow-rate testBattery: Up to 10 hours

The Timemore Basic 2.0 is $55 in black and $59 in white. It weighs 0.1 g up to 2 kg with an automatic timer and flow-rate test, and runs up to 10 hours.

Go ifThe lowest price with a timer
Skip ifYou want the best resolution
Why #7 over #8: Its $55 price is lower than the Hario V60 Drip Scale's $60.
8

Varia AKU

Varia AKU
Answrs VerdictThe big-capacity Varia.
Maker price: $99.90 (Varia, read Nov 8, 2026)Capacity: 0.1 g accuracy, up to 3.1 kgWater resistance: IPX5Battery: Over 300 brewing cycles per charge

The Varia AKU is $99.90 with 0.1 g accuracy up to 3.1 kg and an IPX5 rating. Varia says the battery lasts over 300 brewing cycles per charge.

Go ifA large-capacity scale with auto tare
Skip ifYou want a flow-rate display
Why #8 over #9: Its IPX5 rating gives it a water rating the Hario V60 Drip Scale does not have.
9

Hario V60 Drip Scale

Hario V60 Drip Scale
Answrs VerdictThe classic V60 scale.
Maker price: $60 (Hario USA, read Nov 8, 2026)Capacity: 2,000 g maximum; 0.1 g from 2 g to 200 gBrewing: Built-in timerWater resistance: Not water resistant

The Hario V60 Drip Scale is $60 at Hario USA with a 2,000 g maximum and 0.1 g steps from 2 g to 200 g. It has a built-in timer and is not water resistant.

Go ifPour-over on a server
Skip ifYou brew near water or spills
Why #9 over #10: Its $60 price is below the Themis Mini's $129.
10

BOOKOO Themis Mini

BOOKOO Themis Mini
Answrs VerdictThe pocket-size pick.
Maker price: $129; $138 with case (BOOKOO, read Nov 8, 2026)Resolution: 0.1 g with 0.1 g/s flow trackingSize: 8 x 8 x 1.5 cmWater resistance: IPX4Battery: 24 hours

The BOOKOO Themis Mini is $129, or $138 with a case. It reads 0.1 g with 0.1 g/s flow tracking, measures 8 x 8 x 1.5 cm, is IPX4 and runs 24 hours.

Go ifA pocket-size travel scale
Skip ifYou want the lowest price

How we ranked these

We ranked each scale on the features and precision its maker publishes: resolution, timer and flow rate, and water resistance. Best value is a fixed rule: the lowest maker price among scales that publish 0.1 g or finer resolution and a built-in timer. Prices come from each maker's own site, read on Nov 8, 2026. We replaced five older picks (Fellow Tally Pro, Timemore Black Mirror Basic Pro, DiFluid Microbalance, Apexstone and Weightman) because we could not confirm them on a maker page. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best coffee scale?

The Acaia Lunar, at $250, is our best overall: water-resistant anodized aluminum with a 2-year limited warranty that also covers water damage.

What is the best-value coffee scale?

The Timemore Basic 2.0, at $55 for the black model. It is the lowest-priced pick that publishes 0.1 g resolution and an automatic timer.

Which coffee scale has the finest resolution?

The Acaia Pyxis Black, at 0.001 g, is a limited edition priced at $325. The Varia AKU Pro reads 0.01 g up to 1 kg for $199.90.

Is there a waterproof coffee scale under $100?

The BOOKOO Themis Ultra is IP67 waterproof and starts at $99 for the black scale only.

Maker price (USD, lowest listed option) at a glance

Timemore Basic 2.055 USD
Hario V60 Drip Scale60 USD
BOOKOO Themis Ultra99 USD
Timemore Black Mirror Nano99 USD
Varia AKU99.9 USD
BOOKOO Themis Mini129 USD
Varia AKU Pro199.9 USD
Acaia Pearl Model S220 USD
Acaia Lunar250 USD
Acaia Pyxis Black325 USD
Maker price (USD, lowest listed option), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Official sites

Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.

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