Acaia Umbra vs Timemore Basic 2.0

Technical comparison · Scales

In brief

Umbra and Basic 2.0 are not direct competitors: different use classes. Basic 2.0 is the entry-level choice; Umbra offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Acaia Umbra Umbra Acaia F1 · Entry
Timemore Basic 2.0 Basic 2.0 Timemore F3 · Advanced
Awards —
Identity
Use tier F1 — Entry F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) ~90–200 € ~40–90 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 10.5 × 10.5 × 1.5 cm —
Weight (kg) 0.3 kg —
Category specs
Readability (g) 0.1 g 0.1 g
Max capacity (g) 1000 g 2000 g
Built-in timer No Yes
Flow rate measurement No Yes
Water resistant Yes Yes

CoffeeSpecs Awards

Umbra

No awards in this tier.

Basic 2.0

Best value Advanced

Best balance of technical score and price among the 5 sheets in the Scales category (advanced tier): technical score 60/100. The price used is the sheet's estimated range.

How we assign awards →

Lowest price range Advanced

The lowest estimated price range among the sheets in the Scales category (advanced tier): 40–90 €. It is an editorial estimate, not a selling price.

How we assign awards →

The differences that matter

  • Built-in timer: Basic 2.0 yes, Umbra no
  • Flow rate measurement: Basic 2.0 yes, Umbra no

Which one to choose

Choose Basic 2.0 if…

you value built-in timer and flow rate measurement.

See the Basic 2.0 sheet →

Questo confronto rimanda alle due schede, dove trovi i dati completi e i link ufficiali.