Acaia Umbra vs Timemore Basic Mini

Technical comparison · Scales

In brief

Basic Mini is the most capable in its class. Basic Mini is the only one of the two showing a measurable advantage, starting with built-in timer; on the other available specs the data does not separate them. On the category's technical index, Basic Mini ranks #1 of 15, Umbra #14.

Parameter
Acaia Umbra Umbra Acaia F1 · Entry
Awards —
Identity
Use tier F1 — Entry F1 — Entry
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 —
Max capacity (g) 1000 g —
Built-in timer No Yes
Flow rate measurement No —
Water resistant Yes Yes

CoffeeSpecs Awards

Umbra

No awards in this tier.

Basic Mini

Best value Entry

Best balance of technical score and price among the 11 sheets in the Scales category (entry-level tier): technical score 100/100. The price used is the sheet's estimated range.

How we assign awards →

The differences that matter

  • Built-in timer: Basic Mini yes, Umbra no

Which one to choose

Choose Basic Mini if…

you value built-in timer. It is the best value for money in its class.

See the Basic Mini sheet →

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