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Timemore Black Mirror Nano Scale $149 + $9.95 Shipping @ The Golden Brewing

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Timemore Black Mirror Nano Scale $149 + $9.95 Shipping @ The Golden Brewing
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Zenyatta on 07/06/2022 - 16:07 thegoldenbrewing.com.au (476 clicks)
Last edited 07/06/2022 - 16:39 by 1 other user

An affordable alternative to the Acaia Lunar scale. Description from the item page:

Black Mirror Nano is the first espresso-focussed scales offered by Timemore to be released in 2021. The feature-packed coffee scale is simple and sharp in design. Easily fitting between the drip tray and portafilter of all popular consumer machines.

With all the creature comforts and features of the all-too-popular Black Mirror Plus but now with a slender footprint and standing just 2cm tall which is perfect for espresso brewing at home, or at a busy coffee bar.

Flow rate? Yes, a small press of the flow rate button on the side gives an real-time readout of the flow rate, a feature that has only since been available on the flagship Black Mirror 2

Reinforced internals with an aluminium skeleton elevates the build quality yet still unmatched for value in this space.

Feature:

  • Fits under the portafilters of most espresso machines including flair
  • 0.1g High-precision/Accuracy - Measure up to 2kgs in 0.1g increments, ideal not just for coffee.
  • Fast Response Time - Every second/0.1gram can make all the difference.
  • Auto Timing
  • Hidden LED Display - Comes to life when you press on
  • USB Type C - Chargeable battery
  • Battery Status Indicator - Knowing when you should charge it
  • Smooth Matt Surface - Helps to keep clean from fingerprints and stains
  • Battery Mode - 3 minutes auto turn off
  • Silicon Pad - Ensure nothing skids off the surface
  • Waterproof - The surface is waterproof but the charging port is not

What's Included:

  • 1 x Timemore Black Mirror Nano Coffee Scale
  • 1 x USB A to USB C charging cable
  • 1 x Rubber scale mat
  • 1 x Instruction Manual

Specifics:

  • Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion 780mAh
  • Charging: Port USB-C
  • Battery Life: 15 hours
  • Resolution: 0.1g (0.5g-2000g)
  • Capacity: 2000g
  • Measuring Units: Grams / Ounces | Seconds
  • Display: LED Backlit
  • Weight: 230g
  • Dimensions: 100 x 115 x 20mm

How to Use:

  • Short press to switch on / tare weight
  • Long press to switch off
  • To use the timer, short press to start/pausing timing.
  • Long press to tare the time
  • Poke the hole on the back with a pin should you need to reset your scale
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  • Drpepper666 on 07/06/2022 - 16:11

    Legit question, are these scales really worth it over $20-30 Amazon coffee scales?

    • Zenyatta on 07/06/2022 - 16:13

      I've been using cheap amazon scales for about a year. they've got a lot of coffee in the nooks and crannies that I can't clean off, I'd like to try to get a consistent flow rate/timing between each shot (at the moment they're all different) and I'd like something waterproof too.

      they definitely do the job, but this is a good option if you want the extra features in a small scale without paying the ridiculous asking price of the acaia.

      • Thatbargainhunter on 07/06/2022 - 16:24

        I'd say a Xiaomi Hoto scale would be a good compromise

        https://au-m.banggood.com/HOTO-Smart-Bluetooth-Electronic-Ki…

        It has a coffee mode in the Mijia app, so it is similar to Acacia.

        • frowny on 07/06/2022 - 16:25
          +1

          I've tried one before, the lag is IMMENSE.

        • simulacrum on 07/06/2022 - 21:24

          Acaia has a very high refresh rate and little lag, so you can cut a pour or shot at precisely the weight you want.. most other kitchen scales that are primarily for the kitchen have so much lag that it makes them impractical for coffee.

          • Thatbargainhunter on 07/06/2022 - 21:45

            @simulacrum: Yes most scales are terrible for pour over. .

            I am an original backer on Kickstarter back in 2013 or 2014 of the Acaia scale and it's still going strong (apart from one instance where the firmware corrupted and had to reflash it with the help of Acaia support). They are great scales if you are apour over person.

            I use a top of the range Salter scale for tracking macros and if I am doing a batch brew on the Moccamaster, will just utilise the Salter.scales, to save getting the Acaia out of the cupboard - and for this purpose any scale will be fine. I have used them for pour overs and they are not too bad.

            I would be interested in testing the Xiaomi scale out at some point to see how well it does for pour overs.

            • simulacrum on 08/06/2022 - 09:27

              @Thatbargainhunter: Good to have minimal lag for espresso too. I’ve read here and there that the xiaomi ones are laggy (@frowny confirmed above). Have a brewista scale myself.. which does the job, but doesn’t look that nice… might have to consider an upgrade to something a bit more schmick looking at some point.

    • nilesuan on 07/06/2022 - 16:17
      +3

      I've used a $22 cheap one from amazon and it does the job. I don't think $100+ just for scales is worth it tbh.

    • NedStark102 on 07/06/2022 - 16:18

      I don’t think so.

    • TThomas on 07/06/2022 - 16:21
      +2

      If it is just weighing beans then the $20-30 scales are easily adequate for that. I purchased the non-nano version of this and the response time for the weight while I'm doing a pour over or a shot is noticeably better.

      It's hard to fine a quality scale for less than $100 which matches the response time, if you have found one than I wouldn't recommend upgrading

      • Drpepper666 on 07/06/2022 - 16:36

        Yeah response time is not great which doesn't help for pulling espressos. Hopefully the new set I ordered is better because my setup only allows tiny scales like the acia lunar and I'm not spending that much lol

    • Banj0 on 07/06/2022 - 17:03

      I think this is aimed squarely at would be Acaia Luna owners…different beast from those little cheap coffee scales.

      I have a cheap scale like those you mention, but I don't think I'd want to put it under the brewhead. I have the Black Mirror also, and I do use it under the brewhead, but it is a tad too big and coarse for espresso (more of a pourover scale).

    • carlJack on 07/06/2022 - 17:22

      yes

  • Thatbargainhunter on 07/06/2022 - 16:14

    For a commercial operation. Yes.

    For home use - likely not.

    Timemore are excellent quality however

    This however, is not an alternative to the acaia scale,.as it's not a smart scale without the Bluetooth.

    The Bluetooth version is also only in Chinese and the App runs through WeChat I believe.

  • OzBestDeal on 07/06/2022 - 16:15
    +1

    I use $15 scale from ebay to weigh my beans and output when dialing. Also have 0.1 accuracy. Does the job for me.

    • poppingtags on 07/06/2022 - 16:24

      Yup, the cheap 0.1g accuracy scales are also significantly slimmer than any of the purpose built coffee scales. Some come with a little transparent cover that I use as a dosing cup for beans. Can't really see the point in upgrading to something ten times more expensive just to time shots.

      • simulacrum on 07/06/2022 - 21:28

        Not necessarily to time shots but to cut a shot off at the precise weight you’re aiming for. Most cheaper scales have huge lag so you might think you’re cutting a shot at 42g but it might actually keep refreshing after you stop the shot and eventually come to rest at, say 55g.

  • jonnoyeo on 07/06/2022 - 16:45
    +7

    Don't want to be that guy, but you can get this direct on aliexpress - obviously you may wait a bit longer for shipping.

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003659558629.html?spm=a2…

    • toyrcr on 07/06/2022 - 16:54
      +2

      I bought this last month via AliExpress took 2 weeks to arrive

      • jonnoyeo on 07/06/2022 - 18:07

        Yeah i bought the non nano for 60 bucks or so, and also took around 2 weeks.

    • Zenyatta on 07/06/2022 - 19:37

      Oh thanks. I saw the aliexpress one but wasn't sure if it was legit or not. Good to know. What's the returns/warranty process like if there is a fault?

      • toyrcr on 08/06/2022 - 09:11

        not promoting Aliexpress as i had some bad experience with stores going missing after an order was place, partly my fault as the store had no purchase history, no followers and no reviews
        Timemore looks likes it has an official store
        https://www.aliexpress.com/store/912502797

        If anything i would use this one over any of the stores and i would read all the reviews first before ordering.

    • Gmetal on 08/06/2022 - 08:02

      True - but its not that much cheaper.
      Ali Express after tax is like 130 - so for around 20$ you get AU stock that will ship fast and local support/warranty. I personally think thats probably worth the premium.

    • timmypete on 08/06/2022 - 11:40

      Paid $127 on Aliexpress and received it in 10 days. At the time the Timemore official store wasn't dispatching this particular model to Australia. That's about $30 cheaper than this deal with shipping, but was $45 from the best deal I could find at the time.

  • momptdeals on 07/06/2022 - 17:03
    +2

    I purchased the non nano Timemore for $55AUD + cashback off AliExpress and they arrived in 2 weeks. Pretty happy with them and they are low profile enough to fit under a portafilter on most espresso machines.

    They are very compact and relatively thin. (Much thinner than acaia pearl). Pretty good middle ground between cheap $20-30 scales and high end precision scales.

    Perfect for single dose grinding for espresso, weighing and timing shots, as well as pour overs.

    • frowny on 07/06/2022 - 17:41

      The Pearl is a chunky boi that's for sure.

  • Calcifer on 07/06/2022 - 19:24
    +1

    Picked this one up recently for 89

    https://www.amazon.com.au/TIMEMORE-Coffee-scale-coffee-Digit…

  • nosytt on 07/06/2022 - 20:42
    +1

    Wot if a coffee scale but sentient and racist

  • timmypete on 08/06/2022 - 11:36

    I recently got the Nano after years running the original Black Mirror at home, and a set of cheap druggy scales for my work coffee kit. Really impressed.

    It's way more premium feeling (more metal and less plastic than the original), very responsive and the side switches are a great upgrade.

    I'd been expecting to use it for espresso only given the size. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it is just large enough to fit a V60 carafe and the slanted screen makes it still readable. It's leagues ahead of other scales in this price range, and I couldn't personally justify the additional features and cost of an Acaia.

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