Best Acaia Substitute? Timemore Black Mirror Review + Tips and Tricks
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- After 3 weeks of daily use, I am sharing my thoughts on the Timemore Black Mirror as well as some tips and tricks. Is this the Acaia scale replacement that you are looking for?
0:29 Intro
0:48 The Good
2:41 The not so Good
4:06 Tips and Tricks
6:16 Conclusion
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#XICUPS
I bought the scale for almost 3 months ago, i just realize this scale comes with the auto timer feature after watching your video. Thank you brother !!!
Honestly if I wasn't making this video, I will likely have missed it as well =P, they should really advertise the function better. I am glad that this video helped!!
@@XICups It's on the 2020 version with the less visible logo in the middle, the older version doesn't have it, so they probably don't advertise it because it might upset previous buyers. It mentions it on the back of the scale so I guess read the fine print :D Also indicates with heavier weight you lose some accuracy like 1g accuracy between 500g-1000g and 1kg-2kg is 3g accuracy.
I’m researching for a coffee scale and had my eye on the white Timemore Black Mirror. Now I’ve decided to go for the black model, thanks to this video.
Oh I am so glad that this video helped. Honestly, I wanted the white one too, but couldn't find any. I ended up purchasing it anyway just to find out the display issue. Hence why I made the videos to hopefully point it out to others. =]
@@XICups So I ended up getting the white model and it is beautiful. I don't have issues with the display contrast in the white model. It is bright enough for me, and it matches the other appliances in my kitchen.
@@Apero1Spritz Yay! Glad that it worked out for you.
I’ve owned an Acaia Lunar in black, for the past 5 years. Pricey and takes some time to learn. But it’s heavy, built of metal and lasts. Well thought out. The display is much smoother than this scale’s. It fits underneath my espresso machine port-a filter without adapters, special grills or grates. If you keep it relatively clean and charged it’s great. About the only thing this scale has that Acaia Lunar doesn’t is the fixed drip attachment. Nice video! Thanks for sharing!
Just discovered your channel.
I must say, your reviews are great. Simple, to the point, and engaging.
Subscribed!
Oh man, thank you so much for the kind comment!!
It turns on and finds your weight relatively quick but the Scale display updates SLOW, compared to some other scales.
Yep, white backlight on a white surface is probably a bad idea. That colour is just for Apple Fans who like form over functionality :p
I didn't think the scale has any sharp edges, it's lighter than some more expensive scales (not sure if that really matters, they could just add weight to make it feel premium). The matte coating is supposed to be tough and scratch / finger print resistant so that's good.
For pulling an espresso shot with the auto timer I'd have the cup tared and ready and just give it a quick tap to the scale or cup when your starting the espresso machine pump, that way timing starts at the right time.
Great points!
I find that the display is more or less the same as others in this price range, if not faster. To some, the weight will matter more than others, in practical daily use it really doesn't. Some of the points that I stated in the video is more of nick picks. Even for me, buying something of this price range I expected a bit more polish on the edges, though the material being finger print and scratch resistant is a big win for me.
I hope that you are enjoying yours nonetheless.
Thanks for the review, actually I don't like the built in battery, because that means it has a mechanical lifespan as all battery will die in a few years, I will prefer to use standard battery, that will last forever. Just my thought.
I agree with part of that sentiment, however at the same time the scale also does not require constant charging, so the battery life span might not be as short as you would imagine. That is assuming you wont want to upgrade your scale couple years down the line lol
Thanks for saving me from buying the Acaia. I had it in the cart and decided to browse YT first.
You are very welcome! I actually have used both and the Acaia definitely have it's pros. However at the end of the day it's up to your budget, since it's a diminishing return as the price goes up. I hope that you will be happy with the Timemore, I will have an Acaia video out this coming week that compares the 3 scales I used. Stay tuned!
Excellent review.
Thank you for your kind words!!
Just picked this up because of your review. Had to get the white color since the black was sold out. The screen is not bad. But I guess If you compare it next to the black color, it might be bad.
Oh that's great to hear! it is also possible that the copy that I got might have been just extra faint for whatever reason, because in person it was quite dim as well. But I am glad that the one you got didnt have that issue!!!
@@XICups looking forward to watch more videos from you.
Thank you so much. This comment means a lot.
I am back from my trip, so new videos will resume next week!
Might be bad if your place is really bright or near a sunny window maybe. Hopefully not as invisible as it looked in this video otherwise that's a big fail :P
@@BensCoffeeRants I put it in the kitchen cabinet. There’s some cases it works, but other days it leaks.
The auto timer function is half baked in my opinion. It’s good that the timer starts when it detects weight increase but it’d be even better if the timer stops when it detects that the weight has stopped increasing i.e., the shot has finished.
Yes, I agree that it's nice to have that for espresso or aeropress.
However when it comes to things like pour overs you do want the brew time from start to finish, because if the total brew time is slower or faster that's an indication on whether or not you are grinding too fine or coarse. Due to the size of this particular scale, I would say it's designed more for pour overs and that's what I use it for =]
@@XICups so it is better for pour over than espresso? Why? Sorry for bad question, I am thinking of buying one with timer and don’t know which one yet
Hey this reply is suuuuuper late, still trying to figure out how to get everything on this RUclips commenting system. But figure I should answer it regardless, basically I used this for pourovers more so than espresso is because for my particular machine it's a bit too big, so I prefer using my smaller Maxus. However if you only want one scale and you do pour overs quite often than, I would say this could be considered. sorry again about the super late reply.
Nice review
Thank you!
I read a few reviews where they said the weight fluctuates quite a bit especially when one stops a pour, the weight actually went down. What’s been your experience?
Thanks for sharing that. I honestly never noticed that issue with the unit that I have.
I was wondering if this scale has Bluetooth and connect with the timemore app or not, havnt found how to make it work with the app, reading the qr will take me no where. Thanks
This version does not have bluetooth connectivity. But I have read that the app on the older version that did doesn't work that well. James Hoffman have a video on smart scales and one of them is the time more, you can check it out.
Hope this helps.
So - would you recommend this scale for the Breville? Do you need cups with a short height to make it work under the portafilter?
If you were to choose just one scale for both pour over and Breville, you can make it work with this one. However if you only need a scale for the Breville, the scale I shared here will work better ruclips.net/video/XGFW8e0PuaY/видео.html
Hope this helps!
Love it, thanks man!
When pulling a shot the timer needs to start at the beginning, not when it starts to flow.
Agree, that's why I recommend going for manual timer when doing espresso and keep the auto for pour-overs.
This scale did not work for me. I weighed the same amount of coffee three times in a row and got two different results, I don’t like that from a $60 scale
Oh, maybe it's a bad unit? Hopefully you were able to get a refund. What did you end up getting?
@@XICups I did get a refund, I’m using a $16 scale right now, I guess it works, but I want an acaia lunar
Oh that's great to hear. Yeah I think if you are mainly having espressos the cheap scales works fine. The Acaia is great, I have always used my friend's when we are traveling or camping, but the price is a bit hard to justify atm for me. Especially when it can go towards something like a grinder. But everyone's budget is different.
@@XICups yes sir
How many grams are required to trigger the timer?
Sorry for the late response. I don't know the exact weight down to 2 decimal points, given that this scale only displays single decimal. However in practical use, the timer would start the moment water hits the cup. So there are no noticeable delay in my experience. Hopefully this helps =]
How do you calibrate this scale?
I believe you are referring to the tare function? If so you simply place the contain on the scale and then press the power button to return the measurement to zero. Hope this helps.
Does your scale make a humming or ringing noise when it's turned on? I just bought one and it's a bit noisy. Have you experienced this?
Umm, actually I have never heard of that before, mine has always been silent. Would you be able to exchange for a new unit?
I am intrested in knowing the name of the Water Jug that you used in this video. Link , brand name would be helpful. Thanks
The exact one that I have is this amzn.to/33V5N1k . However I think it's a discontinued model, so the price is kind of high. You can look for any other Brita pitcher, they are pretty easy to find.
Just to clarify that's my associate link, so if you decide to make a purchase through the link it will really support the channel. =]
Thanks
Is there any chance you tested the accuracy of this scale? I've seen a few reports on amazon of this scale not matching up with calibrated weights, and I would love your thoughts. Thank you!
Based on the comparison between the 3 scales I have, as well as with my friend's Acaia the weight variability was within 0.1g. Since this unit rounds up to the nearest 0.1 the actual difference might even be smaller. Hope this helps.
@@XICups Thank you! Your review was what finally got me to pull the trigger :)
@@jakeg1117 Great! I think the best thing to do is to try it out yourself. Accuracy is not the issue, however sometimes people might not like the delay or the way that the scale responds. But hopefully you will like yours when you get it =]
Is good or bad product??
I personally like it. However if you are on a budget I would just go with a simpler scale, similar to this one I showed here ruclips.net/video/XGFW8e0PuaY/видео.html especially if you are primarily doing espresso, as the smaller size will fit better. Hope this helped.
I wanna for prench fress or moka thnks for answer i see a other models to more cheap
You recomend this model?
if you get this model, it will be good for pour overs down the line when you decide to do it. If not you can go for a cheaper option, just make sure the surface is big enough for the french press you are using.
I can't find a place in europe that sells these.
I just took a look, it seems that they sell it on the UK Amazon site. But otherwise eBay is another option, though the price on there tends to be a bit higher.
@@XICups thanks! I appreciate it
Actually, it is available on AliExpress, if you do not mind the wait that is. $57 with free shipping. Other may have it, but this store looks like a good one - LESHU COFFEE Store.
@@dragancesma115 thanks!
@@dragancesma115 Thanks for offering the info!
Had mine for three months before it failed. A cheap Chinese knockoff of the Acaia that is nowhere as good. You pay for what you get.
I am sorry that you had a bad experience. The one I got works fine till this day. But hopefully you were able to get a refund or a replacement from the seller.
The timemore scales are complete garbage. The touch pads are too sensitive one minute, then don't work the next. They're too bulky and mostly have annoying functions.
If you want a decent alternative, then buy some cheap 30 bucks shit from Amazon. Timemore is fucking shit!