Acaia Umbra vs Decent Espresso Half Decent Scale (HDS)
Technical comparison · Scales
Umbra and Half Decent Scale (HDS) are not direct competitors: different use classes. Half Decent Scale (HDS) is the entry-level choice; Umbra offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Umbra
Acaia
F1 · Entry
|
Half Decent Scale (HDS)
Decent Espresso
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~90–200 € | 125 € |
| Price updated on | — | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 10.5 × 10.5 × 1.5 cm | 15.8 × 10.3 × 1.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 0.3 kg | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Readability (g) | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Max capacity (g) | 1000 g | — |
| Built-in timer | No | Yes |
| Flow rate measurement | No | — |
| Water resistant | Yes | — |
The differences that matter
- Built-in timer: Half Decent Scale (HDS) yes, Umbra no
Which one to choose
Choose Half Decent Scale (HDS) if…
you value built-in timer.
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