Espresso scale

#1: Post by **Petrus** » May 17th, 2020, 11:25 am

hi

Any recommendation for a good espresso scale?

Acaia looks good but too expensive. Any good alternatives?

thanks

#2: Post by **jpreiser** » May 17th, 2020, 11:41 am

Possibly the Brewista Smart Scale II. I don't have one so can't comment how well it fits under the portafilter (if you're planning to use it to weight output in real time) though. One complaint I have heard about it though is folks either not liking the orange display or finding it hard to read.

#3: Post by **JohnB.** » May 17th, 2020, 11:55 am

Currently best espresso scale

Recommendations for scale to weigh out coffee beans/espresso?

Espresso scale with timer, best for price?

Reliable, simple espresso scale

May 17th, 2020, 11:57 am

Searching will reveal many threads already. Search titles only. The lunar may be worth it one you read them.

#5: Post by **B2uatk** » May 17th, 2020, 11:59 am

jpreiser wrote:Possibly the Brewista Smart Scale II. I don't have one so can't comment how well it fits under the portafilter (if you're planning to use it to weight output in real time) though. One complaint I have heard about it though is folks either not liking the orange display or finding it hard to read.

I have one of them, the size is great, the functionality appears to (diff modes) great - IF - they work. I had mine for about 2 months now and it's stopped working so will not suggest this one at all.

May 17th, 2020, 3:51 pm

The Brewista has a 1 year warranty so you should be able to get it repaired or replaced.

May 17th, 2020, 6:47 pm

Agree with that. I sent them an email sometime ago with no response. Which is another thing I am hearing about them. Not very response. As I said in original post, this could be a good scale just not sure about the reliability or if the company stands behind its product.

May 17th, 2020, 7:24 pm

amazon has the brewista II on sale now....
beside reliability issue, how do find the response time?
i read that it can be too slow for espresso shots

May 17th, 2020, 7:27 pm

When mine works, it works great.

May 17th, 2020, 10:27 pm

I passed on the Brewista for the reasons mentioned. Price difference to the Lunar on sale made that choice easy. Only easy I know to get a discount now is sign up for emails at Seattle Coffee Gear and get 10% off.

Two year warranty and they support helping you with replacement parts if needed.