Timemore
Timemore Black Mirror Basic 3
Good
Our score: 77 / 100
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What we like
- Low profile clears most portafilters and drip stands without the neck of the scale getting in the way
- Physical buttons respond instantly — no app pairing, no lag, no firmware update gating basic function
- Genuinely fast refresh rate for espresso timing, where a half-second of lag actually matters
- Priced well below most "premium" coffee scales while covering the fundamentals competently
What we don't
- No screen-guided brewing routine — you're reading raw numbers and doing the timing judgment yourself
- Display is small and can be harder to read at a glance mid-pour compared to larger-screen rivals
- The mirrored glass top shows fingerprints and water spots constantly, and needs wiping down often
Specifications
| Max weight | 2000 g |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 0.1 g |
| Units | g / oz / ml |
| Tare | Yes |
| Power | USB-C rechargeable |
| Auto-off | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 yr |
How it compares
Timemore Black Mirror Basic 3 vs. similar kitchen scales.
| Specification |  | Fellow Tally Pro | Acaia Pearl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | 77 | 84Best | 79 |
| Max weight | 2000 g | 2000 g | 2000 g |
| Graduation | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Units | g / oz / ml | g / oz | g / oz / lb:oz |
| Tare | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power | USB-C rechargeable | USB-C rechargeable | Rechargeable lithium battery |
| Auto-off | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 yr | 1 yr | 1 yr |