The Black Mirror Basic 3 is a ground-up redesign of Timemore's best-selling brewing scale, developed with 2022 World Barista Champion Anthony Douglas. It's 25% lighter and 35% smaller than the Basic 2. It adds dedicated Pour-Over and Espresso modes, a live brew ratio readout and electromagnetic shielding, so you get steadier readings and a faster workflow at the brew bar or on the drip tray. At just 20mm tall, the Basic 3 fits under most home espresso machines. It keeps the minimalist Black Mirror look and 0.1g accuracy that made its predecessor one of the best budget coffee scales you can buy. Timemore Black Mirror Basic 3 Features Three timer modes: Regular, Pour-Over and Espresso, switched with the new multifunction slider Live brew ratio: add your dose and the scale shows your coffee-to-water ratio in real time as you pour Espresso mode: auto-tares when you place your cup, then starts timing with the first drop for hands-free shots Real-time flow rate: monitor your pour speed in grams per second for more consistent extractions Electromagnetic shielding: stable readings when using magnetic dosing cups, funnels and nearby appliances Improved low-end sensitivity: detects weight from 0.2g, so auto-timers trigger sooner and small doses read accurately Result lock: lift your carafe at the end of a brew and your final weight and time stay on screen IPX3 splash resistance: single-piece top shell with a silicone gasket Wrap-around silicone mat: grips the scale edge to edge, with spill channels, and flips over into a portafilter rest 24-hour battery: 1600mAh with USB-C charging Timemore Basic 2 vs Basic 3: What's Changed? The Basic 3 keeps the Basic 2's core formula of 0.1g accuracy, a 2kg capacity, flow rate and an auto-start timer. What changes is how it fits into your workflow, especially for espresso. It's smaller and lighter, it's easier to switch between brew styles, and its readings stay stable around magnetic tools. We wrote a full article going into all the differences that you can read here. Smaller and lighter: 14 x 12 x 2 cm and 300g, compared with 15.3 x 13 x 2.6 cm on the Basic 2 Dedicated modes: Regular, Pour-Over and Espresso, where the Basic 2 has a single auto-timer Espresso auto-tare: new on the Basic 3 Live brew ratio: new on the Basic 3 Electromagnetic shielding: new on the Basic 3 Lower minimum weight: 0.2g, compared with 0.5g Multifunction slider: replaces the Basic 2's side on/off switch IPX3 rating and a wrap-around mat: replace the Basic 2's splash-resistant top and flat pad Timemore Scale Specifications Weighing range: 0.2g to 2000g (do not exceed maximum weight capacity) Accuracy: 0.1g Dimensions: 14 x 12 x 2 cm Weight: 300g Battery: USB-C rechargeable 1600mAh 3.7V lithium-ion, with LED battery indicator Battery life: up to 24 hours screen-on, with a full charge in about 3.5 hours Water resistance: IPX3 top surface. The USB-C charging port is not water resistant, so do not submerge the scale. Accuracy may be affected while charging Warranty: 1 year limited Included 1 x Timemore Black Mirror Basic 3 Coffee Scale 1 x USB-C cable 1 x Silicone heat pad 1 x Instructions
