I was a little bit loath to purchase these scales, as I didn’t like some aspects of the specifications. Specifically, they weigh weights in different bands in different units and at varying sensitivities. Additionally some owners have reported that the scale is slow to display the weight, which is important when brewing coffee to precise recipes.
Having used it daily now, for three months, I can say that the first potential gripe about weighing in different sensitivities does not affect my bean or pouring weighings, I usually use it with a V60 and sometimes with a Chemex. The lag on the display IS present but you can get round it by slowing down when you approach your target weight.
Good Points:
Nice to have a timer and weighing scale all in one, which makes concentrating on the read outs easy.
The scale tray is wide enough for all manner of coffee jugs, V60, Chemex etc.
It takes AAA batteries, so no problem having to find anything usual. Rechargeable batteries work a treat.
The plastic is easy to wash down with a sponge or paper towel.
The accuracy is pretty good given the caveat about which weight band you’re in.
Bad Points:
The weighing lag on the display is annoying but you can work round it. For a domestic situation, it’s fine but for a busy barista, this would probably drive them mad.
The plastic is easily marked - it’s easy to clean - but this won’t continue to look pristine for long.
In theory if the scales were splashed by a lot of water, its design means that water could enter the internals and kill it.
Compared to modern digital scales, this is very limited in functionality, especially if you’re using it with espresso makers.
This is a nice domestic, pour over scale. If that’s all your doing, it’s fine. I was lucky to get mine when on promotion, so it was just over £40 all in. Personally I wouldn’t pay much more than that, since for slightly more than double the money, you could get a much more capable modern coffee scale, with oodles of functions, greater waterproofness and better aesthetics.
| Manufacturer | Hario |
|---|---|
| Part number | VST-2000B |
| Item Weight | 258 g |
| Product Dimensions | 43.18 x 35.56 x 27.94 cm; 258 g |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
| Item model number | V60 Drip Coffee Scale |
| Size | V60 |
| Colour | Black |
| Style | single |
| Material | ABS Resin |
| Pattern | Single |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Maximum weight capacity | 2 Kilograms |
| Special Features | Additive Weighing Function, Additive_Weighing_Function |
| Included components | 1 scale |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Battery Cell Type | Alkaline |
