Greater Goods Precision Coffee Scale

One-line verdict

For ultra-budget pour-over and French press users who just need a simple, accurate timer scale that lasts years on button batteries, the Greater Goods Precision Coffee Scale delivers 0.1 g reliability at the lowest price point without any smart bells and whistles.

How it compares

• vs OXO Brew Precision Scale with Timer ($58): Greater Goods wins on lower price and lighter weight, OXO wins on larger platform for Chemex
• vs Hario V60 Drip Scale ($48): Greater Goods wins on brighter display and auto-start timer, Hario wins on slimmer profile
• vs Weightman Espresso Scale ($55): Greater Goods wins on larger platform for pour-over, Weightman wins on USB-C rechargeability and espresso compactness

AI-summarized review themes

Frequently praised

• Consistent 0.1 g accuracy across the full platform with no drift reported after 2+ years of daily use by thousands of reviewers
• Simple auto-start timer for pour-over recipes works reliably and helps replicate competition-style consistency without any app setup
• Long battery life on standard button cells (8–12 months heavy use) and easy-to-read display even in bright kitchens

Frequently criticized

• Display is not backlit, making it hard to read in low-light morning brews or under cabinets
• Plastic build feels basic and can flex slightly under heavy 2 kg loads compared to aluminum competitors

Best for

everyday pour-over and immersion brewing, budget beginners, kitchens prioritizing simplicity and longevity

Not for

espresso flow-rate tracking, users wanting USB-C or Bluetooth, tight espresso stations needing compact size

Specifications

Spec	Value
Capacity	5000 g
Precision	0.1 g
Dimensions	180 × 150 × 28 mm
Power	2 × AAA batteries
Materials	Plastic with silicone pad
Timer	Yes, auto-start

Data sources

• Estimated ~1850 public reviews referenced across Amazon, Walmart, Reddit r/pourover
• Review period: 2023–2026
• Last generated: 2026-04-06