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TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2.0 edges out Hario V60 Drip Scale, 8.2 to 7.1. It wins on performance, build & reliability, ease of use.

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Coffee Reviews score
7.1Fair
8.2Great
Performance30% of score
7.0
8.0
Build & reliability20% of score
6.8
7.8
Ease of use15% of score
7.6
8.2
Value20% of score
7.0
8.8
Community love15% of score
7.6
8.4
Community
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Typical price
$60.00
$55.00
Type
Coffee scale with timer
Coffee scale with timer
Capacity
2,000 g maximum
0.1 g up to 2 kg; minimum detection 0.5 g
Resolution
0.1 g (2–200 g), 0.5 g (200–500 g), 1 g (500–2,000 g)
Automatic timer
Timer
Built-in brew timer
Water flow-rate test function
Size
W120 × D190 × H29 mm
Large backlit LCD with touch buttons; grams or ounces
Warranty
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Brew methods
Pour-over, AeroPress, French press
Pour-over, Espresso, AeroPress
Certifications
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Video reviews
Best for
  • • Pour-over beginners
  • • V60 and drip brewers who want a simple scale with a timer
  • • AeroPress and French press weighing
  • • Pour-over brewers on a budget
  • • Espresso dosing on machines with enough cup clearance
  • • Upgrading from a kitchen scale
Strengths
  • Sized to fit a standard Hario server
  • Built-in brew timer
  • Simple, familiar operation
  • 0.1 g resolution up to 2 kg
  • Automatic timer and flow-rate readout
  • USB rechargeable with a sealed port
Watch-outs
  • 0.1 g readings only up to 200 g
  • Battery powered, no USB charging
  • 26 mm height can be tight under some espresso machines
  • Auto-off after 3 minutes of inactivity

FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, V60 Drip Scale or Black Mirror Basic 2.0?

TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2.0 edges out Hario V60 Drip Scale, 8.2 to 7.1. It wins on performance, build & reliability, ease of use.

Which costs less per unit?

Hario V60 Drip Scale works out to about $60.00 and TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2.0 to about $55.00, based on typical retail prices when we last checked.

How do you score them?

Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric — weighted for flavor or performance, quality, value, sourcing or build, and community sentiment — using public specs, verified creator reviews and community consensus.