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Black Mirror Basic 2.0
A rechargeable 0.1 g scale with auto timer and flow-rate readout for $55; the value pick for pour-over and espresso.
8.2
Great
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- Type
- Coffee scale with timer
- Range & accuracy
- 0.1 g up to 2 kg; minimum detection 0.5 g
- Timer
- Automatic timer
- Typical price
- $55.00
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Last reviewed October 17, 2026 by the Coffee Reviews editors · How we score
A rechargeable 0.1 g scale with auto timer and flow-rate readout for $55; the value pick for pour-over and espresso.
The second-generation Black Mirror Basic weighs from 0.1 g up to 2 kg (minimum detection 0.5 g) with an automatic timer, a water flow-rate test, a backlit LCD and touch buttons. It charges by USB through a sealed, closable port, with a 1600 mAh battery rated for up to 10 hours, and includes a silicone heat pad. Coffee Kev calls the Black Mirror range probably the best-selling scales on the market and a very good set for the money, though at 26 mm tall it can be tight under some espresso machines.
Best for
- Pour-over brewers on a budget
- Espresso dosing on machines with enough cup clearance
- Upgrading from a kitchen scale
What we like
- 0.1 g resolution up to 2 kg
- Automatic timer and flow-rate readout
- USB rechargeable with a sealed port
- Low price
Watch-outs
- 26 mm height can be tight under some espresso machines
- Auto-off after 3 minutes of inactivity
- No Bluetooth or app
How it scored
The breakdown.
8.2Great
Gear score out of 10, weighted across five factors.
- Performance30%8.0
0.1 g readings across the full 2 kg range, an auto timer and a flow-rate readout cover pour-over and most espresso needs.
- Build & reliability20%7.8
Acrylic top, waterproof dial surface and a sealed USB port; Coffee Kev says the range is known for decent quality.
- Ease of use15%8.2
Rechargeable with up to 10 hours per charge and simple touch controls, but the 3-minute auto-off and 26 mm height can get in the way.
- Value20%8.8
$55 buys features that cost far more on premium scales.
- Community love15%8.4
Coffee Kev calls the Black Mirror scales probably the best-selling and best-known range on the market.
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What people are saying
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“They’re a really nice, simple scales with an auto timer function. They have a proper on/off switch on the side, which I find handy – and the new flow rate indication is a very handy feature for anyone who wants to see the flow rate.”
“These scales are really pretty good basic scales, they tick most boxes, but they’re not the smallest, at 26mm tall.”
Specifications
By the numbers.
- Model
- Basic 2.0 (STMUS100095)
- Range & accuracy
- 0.1 g up to 2 kg; minimum detection 0.5 g
- Timer
- Automatic timer
- Flow rate
- Water flow-rate test function
- Display & controls
- Large backlit LCD with touch buttons; grams or ounces
- Battery
- 1600 mAh rechargeable lithium, up to 10 hours runtime
- Charging
- USB, with sealed, closable charging port
- Auto-off
- After 3 minutes of inactivity
- Build
- Acrylic top, waterproof dial surface, silicone insulation pad included
- Brews
- Pour-over, Espresso, AeroPress
- Typical price
- $55.00 (checked October 2026)
Community
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FAQ
Good questions.
What changed from the original Black Mirror Basic?
Coffee Kev says the V2 is much the same as the previous Basic but adds a flow-rate measurement and a USB seal/cover.
Does it fit under an espresso machine?
Coffee Kev says it works with most Breville/Sage machines but is slightly tight on the Gaggia Classic, where a bottomless portafilter or low drip tray helps.
How long does the battery last?
Timemore rates the 1600 mAh battery for up to 10 hours of runtime, with automatic shutdown after 3 minutes of inactivity.
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