Timemore Black Mirror Basic Coffee Scale
Timemore accessory · $39 · budget tier
Overview
The Timemore Black Mirror Basic is the answer to the question “do I need to spend $220 on an Acaia for V60 and AeroPress?” — and the answer is no. At ~$39 with 0.1g resolution, a built-in timer, and USB-C charging, the Basic covers every weighing job a pour-over or immersion brewer can throw at it.
What it does not do is real-time espresso shot weighing. The 500ms response time means the scale lags noticeably behind the cup as espresso pours into the basket — fine for weighing beans into a portafilter, too slow for live shot tracking against a recipe. For that workflow the Acaia Pearl S’s 50ms response is the right tool. For pour-over, where pours happen over thirty-plus seconds and 0.1g of granularity matters more than millisecond reaction, the Basic is the right scale.
The honest caveats: there is no Bluetooth, no app, no flow rate display, and battery longevity is the typical Chinese-electronics story — excellent at year one, noticeably weaker by year three. Users who brew daily and replace their gear every five years should plan around eventually replacing it. For the price, the Basic is the AeroPress and V60 brewing scale we recommend by default — and most home brewers will never outgrow it.
Pros
- 0.1g resolution with built-in timer at one-sixth the Acaia Pearl S price
- USB-C rechargeable — battery lasts ~15 hours per charge
- Auto-timer starts when water hits the brewer, no extra button press
- Compact footprint fits under a V60 brewer or AeroPress on the same scale
Cons
- 500ms response time is too slow for real-time espresso shot weighing
- No app integration or recipe tracking — readout only, no logs
- Battery longevity drops noticeably after 2-3 years of daily use
- No flow rate display — Basic 2 and Plus models add this; the Basic does not
Specifications
| Brand | Timemore |
|---|---|
| Type | accessory |
| Price (USD) | $39 |
| Price tier | budget |
| capacity g | 2000 |
| resolution g | 0.1 |
| response ms | 500 |
| bluetooth | false |
| app integration | false |
| rechargeable | true |
| charging port | USB-C |
| battery life hours | 15 |
| auto timer | true |
| primary use | brewing scale |
Best for
- pour over
- v60 brewing
- aeropress
- brewing
- beginners on a budget
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Timemore Black Mirror Basic Coffee Scale best for?
The Timemore Black Mirror Basic Coffee Scale is best suited for pour over, v60 brewing, aeropress. Tags: scale, brewing-tools, pour-over, budget, timemore, aeropress, v60.
How much does the Timemore Black Mirror Basic Coffee Scale cost?
The Timemore Black Mirror Basic Coffee Scale retails around $39 USD, placing it in the budget tier for accessorys.
What are the main downsides of the Timemore Black Mirror Basic Coffee Scale?
500ms response time is too slow for real-time espresso shot weighing No app integration or recipe tracking — readout only, no logs Battery longevity drops noticeably after 2-3 years of daily use No flow rate display — Basic 2 and Plus models add this; the Basic does not
What is the ASIN for the Timemore Black Mirror Basic Coffee Scale?
The Amazon ASIN is B08V1CSDJK. You can check current pricing and availability on Amazon directly.
Last updated: 2026-05-19