HARIO Polaris Pour Over Coffee Scale $77.74 Delivered @ Amazon JP via AU

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HARIO Polaris Pour Over Coffee Scale $77.74 Delivered @ Amazon JP via AUAffiliate
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OZB Al on 08/01/2025 - 11:32 amazon.com.au (2617 clicks)
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I waited until this one arrived from Japan to be sure it was really the Polaris before posting here. These retail at around $180 to $200 delivered from local suppliers, mine arrived today and it's the real deal. For me it's the ratio and percentage calculations that make it stand out from the other coffee scales available.

Spiel from https://harioaustralia.com.au/products/coffee-scale-polaris follows:

POLARIS is a smart coffee scale capable of calculating the coffee extraction ratio and visualizing the extraction progress.

POLARIS
The percentage display becomes your North Star, guiding you to delicious coffee.

  • Know how much hot water to pour

You can complete the extraction ratio calculation to prepare the recipe right on the scale.
The scale accurately calculates the amount of hot water you should pour, reducing mistakes in making your coffee too strong or too weak.

  • You can see the extraction progress

The percentage display allows you to see how much hot water you should pour at a glance.
Furthermore, this scale no longer requires the amount of hot water (g) to be poured per pour to be calculated, which was previously necessary.
For example, if you are pouring hot water in 5 portions, pour in 20% increments, or in 4 portions, pour in 25% increments, until you reach 100% while watching the percentage display.
Even if the amount of coffee used changes, the percentage display remains unchanged, making it easier to manage recipes.

ARTICLE NO.: CST-2000-W / CST-2000-B
COLOR: White /Black
SIZE: W 127× D 165× H 28mm
WEIGHT(incl .individual box): approx.500g
MATERIAL: Body / ABS resin, Acrylic resin
Non-slip / Pack silicone rubber
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: CHINA
BATTERY: DC4.5V 3×AA batteries
* Batteries included for testing purposes
Maximum weighting capacity / 2000g
Count-up maximum measurement time / 9 minutes 59 seconds

Looks like the black is OzBargained, Amazon JP can keep bouncing in and out of stock, so check it even if the deal is marked as expired. Or get the white:
https://www.amazon.com.au/HARIO-CST-2000-W-Polaris-White-Cof…

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Comments

  • Heybargain on 08/01/2025 - 11:40

    This or timemore basic 2?

    • OZB Al on 08/01/2025 - 11:43
      +1

      I was looking at the basic 2, flow rate I thought of as nice to have, but doubt I'll look at it, ratios and percentage I think I'll keep using.

      • Mike Nolan on 08/01/2025 - 11:50
        +1

        Can confirm, Basic 2 is great but flow rate is pretty useless. Refresh rate much improved over some of their older models though

        • Heybargain on 08/01/2025 - 11:54

          Thanks. The timemore is $44.74 on aliexpress, is the hario worth the extra $30?

          • Mike Nolan on 08/01/2025 - 12:46

            @Heybargain: Can’t say for sure as I don’t know a lot about this new Hario model, but the Timemore does everything I need it to do, good build quality, battery lasts ages etc

            • Stebbo on 08/01/2025 - 13:30

              @Mike Nolan: My Timemore from Ali died after 6mths of light usage. Something to do with the battery connection and won't turn on.

            • mistertea on 08/01/2025 - 13:35
              +2

              @Mike Nolan: In case it helps someone, I've owned the Timemore for a couple of years and about a year ago I started having issues with the on/off function and switch. Occasionally the device won't turn on and I have to play around with the switch until it eventually works. If you look online other people are complaining about the same issue. I was going to get the Hario because of this problem but unfortunately it's now out of stock.

      • krazynayba on 08/01/2025 - 22:38

        I have the Basic 2 and am going to return it. The capacitive buttons either don't respond to touch at all, or respond to literally nothing and activate by themselves. I can't count the number of times it has disabled and re-enabled the beep sound by itself without me even touching it. Other than the buttons being absolutely terrible, it seems to work mostly fine. I just feel like I'm fighting with it a lot of the time compared to my old $15 amazon scale

  • chaffer on 08/01/2025 - 11:41

    How come the new model in the same Amazon link is for $61.05?
    Hario V60 Drip Scale, Black (New Model)

    • Heybargain on 08/01/2025 - 11:42
      +1

      That's the old version (no calculation)

  • jiminyjillikers on 08/01/2025 - 12:02

    This or Rhino scales

  • SirFrankGrimes on 08/01/2025 - 12:14
    +2

    I have had the old version for nearly 10 years. Haven’t skipped a beat. Have now treated myself to an upgrade, so thanks OP!

  • OZB Al on 08/01/2025 - 12:27

    There is not much on YouTube for this one, I found this video to give the best overview:
    https://youtu.be/THc6EEgzDHk

  • drprox on 08/01/2025 - 12:30

    https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/aw/d/B0D2T5NJKB
    I grabbed one of these recently (the mini) and it's great for me. Looks very similar..

    Edit - sorry just noticed this is for some non espresso coffee. No idea if mine works the same

    • waade395 on 08/01/2025 - 12:51

      I was looking at similar but ended up buying this for aesthetics/size. Really happy with it. No fancy percentages though.
      https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DKZMG9S4

      • Mike Nolan on 08/01/2025 - 12:56

        Those look a bit small for pour over though?

        • waade395 on 08/01/2025 - 13:00

          yeah they're small. Not for a big pot!

  • PapaH on 08/01/2025 - 12:49
    +1

    Batteries or chargeable?

    • AdamFury on 08/01/2025 - 12:53
      +1

      3x AA

      • fookos on 08/01/2025 - 13:24
        +1

        Interesting. They stuck with old school.

  • eraser215 on 08/01/2025 - 13:12

    Coffee experts… how much has using a scale improved the consistency and quality of your pourover coffee? I am pretty happy with the coffee I make (v60), but can be very inconsistent with my pours. Having said that, I don't want to add more junk to my kitchen gadget collection.

    • Quickshot on 08/01/2025 - 13:26
      +1

      Probably one of the last things you should consider upgrading, inconstancy are more likely from other variables like brew temp, grind size and technique

      • ParadroidDX on 08/01/2025 - 15:40
        +2

        Hard disagree… I would say scale almost as important as a decent grinder. It makes it trivial keep coffee and water amounts consistent. For both pourover and espresso.

        • Quickshot on 08/01/2025 - 16:11
          +1

          Miss read the question. I agree a scale is a must for consistency and accuracy. Was mostly answer if upgrading the scale to this would improve his brew.

        • Bernbaum on 08/01/2025 - 16:33
          +1

          I thought scales were nerdy and I could just eyeball it but they’re essential

        • eraser215 on 08/01/2025 - 20:56

          Awesome, thanks for the feedback @ParadroidDX

    • ozlurker on 08/01/2025 - 15:40
      +3

      For consistency a scale is absolutely necessary, if you brew by ratio you will get consistency from day to day.
      I don't think a scale is junk, unless you already have one, a scale is essential in a kitchen.
      If you do have a scale and it is accurate to 1g, you should be able to make consistent pour over, although a .1g would be desirable.

    • fractalsonfire on 08/01/2025 - 15:42
      +1

      If you don't have a scale, you should get one. You'll need it to ensure consistency between brews and understanding what variables contribute to flavour.

      If you already have one, upgrading scales is a low priority unless there is a specific feature you really want.

    • owduck on 08/01/2025 - 15:59
      +1

      Are you using scales now? Little need to upgrade them, but if you're not using scales that would be the main reason why your pours are inconsistent. More so than grind or temperature or technique (as long as you're keeping these the same each time).

      Any kitchen scales would be fine, particularly if you can get ones that are accurate to 0.1g. These have some extra features for making it easier to brew coffee, not at all necessary but nice to have. I like the idea of having it tell you exactly how much water to put in based on the amount of ground coffee and the ratio you want to use. (You can also figure this out quickly with a calculator)

  • sprnv on 08/01/2025 - 13:19

    OOS but white available for $80.41 https://www.amazon.com.au/HARIO-CST-2000-W-Polaris-White-Cof…

  • Stebbo on 08/01/2025 - 13:32

    These any good for espresso or too bulky for that? Looking at getting something for my Breville Bambino Plus.

    • fookos on 08/01/2025 - 13:50
      +1

      I haven’t looked at the dimensions of this one but going by the photo I’d go smaller for espresso. That said measure of your drip tray front to back and see if it will mostly sit there okay.

    • fookos on 08/01/2025 - 16:29

      Also be mindful that Hario’s original scale is/was known for being slow to respond to changes in weight - a bit of a lag. For pourover that is okay but for espresso you need a responsive and accurate scale. This new one may be okay but good to get some user feedback if you can.

      • OZB Al on 08/01/2025 - 19:16

        From my testing today it showed no lag at all.

    • waade395 on 08/01/2025 - 16:41
      +1

      I recently got this for my barista express, it's tiny so fits well. Had a larger 'hero' scale that hung over the edge of the drip tray and was way too tall so my mug didn't fit..

      https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DKZMG9S4

  • AAAB on 08/01/2025 - 15:21
    +2

    Back in stock!

  • LeoSpaceman on 08/01/2025 - 16:56
    +1

    The duality of the OzBargainer - making pour overs at home to save money on coffee out but investing in expensive gear to support the hobby. I love it.

    Putting aside capital expenditure and assuming water is free, I am finding my cost per pour over cup is c.$1.50. This compares to the cheapest external pour over in my area of $6 (average is probably $8-$10 to be honest).

  • dr on 08/01/2025 - 18:04
    -3

    I really wonder how the coffee makers across Mediterranean (read Itally, Turkey, Lebanon, Greece…) survived for centuries just eyeing the amount of water, coffee and timing to make the perfect brew without using jeweler's scales or WDT combs… Either they had some special talents, or they were complete savages not knowing what a good cuppa looks like.

  • dayvancowdoy on 08/01/2025 - 18:45
    +1

    Need a James Hoffman video on this

    • AustriaBargain on 09/01/2025 - 04:42

      I bet he uses a $10,000 coffee scale hand-crafted by blind monks in Montecassino Abbey.

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