Normcore Pocket Coffee Scale, Espresso Scale with Timer, Pour Over Drip Coffee Scale, 2000g/0.1g Barista Scale, Anodized Aluminum Body with Back-Lit LCD Display, American Walnut Wood Cover

It has multiple functions and is great for dialing in espresso

I really liked it when I first got it. The functions are off. To power it off you have to long press the T not the power. And changing the mode gets frustrating. Too many tapping to get to the mode you want. At first I didn't mind it but after using it for awhile. I can't.

This scale is a great option if you’re on a small budget. It looks similar to those acaia scales. It feels and looks expensive. The scale is pretty small. It measures in grams and milligrams. The response time is fast. Since the scale is small, I believe it fits under almost any espresso machine. I have a rocket appartamento and it fits fine with the portafilter on.

I wanted to like this scale - I really did. I have a bunch of normcore accessories that I use daily - and a reasonably priced compact, wood-top espresso scale from normcore - what's not to like? Right off the bat, it was evident from the box that this was a return (see attached photo). Not a good start. Nevertheless I was going to keep the scale if it was in good condition and worked as advertised. Wow, the UI is ridiculously dysfunctional - as other reviewers have pointed out, the way to switch to 'espresso' mode is completely different than what the manual says. The timer button does NOT switch to espresso mode - you have to tap it 2 (or maybe three, who knows) times. If that worked consistently, I would have still considered keeping the scale - it doesn't (see attached video). The program mode differs from what the manual describes too. Yeah, there is no way I am putting up with that in my morning coffee ritual.

This works really well. The footprint is good, it’s fits nicely under my profitec pro 600. Seems relatively accurate as well. I also use it for single cup v60s and aeropress brews as well so pretty versatile. Pretty decent scale for the money.

Really accurate, enjoying it a lot

I admit that I wasn't expecting much with this scale. But before I even finished opening it I realized I was wrong. Everything about this scale is fantastic. It seems to be very well made, but more importantly, the scale itself is highly accurate. I measured it against some standard weights that I have, and it was perfect. Yes, perfect. Honestly, you can have any bell or whistle you want on a scale but if it's not accurate what's the point. This works exactly as you'd expect. This scale also has a built-in timer. I usually use my phone, but I have grown to like the timer built into the scale. Again, the designers of this scale have thought through the process and put everything you need to get it to work. I find the fact that it's rechargeable very helpful, and also somewhat less than helpful. The problem with built in batteries is that you have to put them in your carry-on for an airplane. They won't let you Stow lithium batteries in your checked baggage. So keep that in mind because this isn't the lightest scale in the world. That aside, the rechargeable battery seems to be working really well, I've only charged it once (when I opened it) and over two weeks it still shows full. It is nice not having to hunt for batteries. The scale comes with a very nice case and a small wooden riser that allows you to rest a cup or pot on it without it hitting the digital controls. The case is a very nice touch. I didn't like it at first but now that I've been using it, I appreciate being able to put everything back into the case and slide it into a drawer without losing the parts. The only negative that I really have for this scale is that it is a little bit on the expensive side. It's hard for me to say that completely, because you literally get everything you could possibly want in this scale including batteries. It's got a nice bright display, and an easy to use interface, timer, riser, zippered case... It's overall just very very nice.

I've used and been happy with other Normcore products, and this scale does have some some positive qualities: the build quality seems great, it's a good size, and I appreciate the fact that it is rechargeable via USB-C and includes a nice little travel case. That said, after using this for about a month I have two major complaints. First is the poor UI. The controls are unintuitive (e.g. the tare button turns the scale on and off, not the button with the power symbol) and, frustratingly, the included manual contains multiple errors so you're mostly on your own to guess how the controls actually work. Hopefully this is something they can correct in a software revision. The second complaint is calibration drift. When I first receive the scale I tested the calibration with a 200g weight, and the scale displayed 200.0 grams. A little less than a month later it now reads 200.3 grams with the same calibration weight. This may seem like nitpicking, but for a 0.1 gram precision scale, 0.3 grams in a month is really unacceptable.

Excellent scale that is perfect for a coffee nerd.

Purchased the scales in March and 1 month ago it developed a fault. When swtching it on it does not turn on , sometimes you can tap the scales base and turns on other times it does. Tried charging it overnight but makes no difference. Very disappointing