Going from a cheap $40 scale to an acaia pearl I can say there not overpriced. At least not the pearl.

@@JT-zy2ft it's 100% overpriced. It's such a simple device. Very little complexities, code, no expensive materials, no expensive parts, simple manufacturing. I'm sure it's a big upgrade but the margins on Acaia scales must be insane.

@@flipper2gv yea i agree. scales are very easy to manufacture and have very simple parts.

and their argument that it’s for commercial use is… well i don’t think cafés r going to be using this scale. it would get so dirty and broken so easily

@@jacksoncrist3984 technically this scale is only $30 more expensive then the acica pearl which is $150. Pearls been the go to for coffee scales.

But the top plate can be removed?

@@f.ence.you can remove the weight plate to clean the mess

This isn’t for espresso. Just a nice brew scale

The weighing plate itself can be removed for cleaning as can the dial :) but I don’t disagree, nowhere near as convenient as a flat scale

I don’t mention exact pricing in my videos because it varies so much around the world. Both links are in the description :)

Enjoy!

@@LifestyleLab_The brew assist does come in handy, however it wasn’t designed for siphon brewing. It’s only for pour over. But that’s ok because I use mainly the brew assist to calculate the water ratio, then switch to timer mode. Remember the water ratio and just pour the water into the siphon to start brewing with the timer turned on!

If it works it works! But definitely would be a tight fit on most consumer drip trays

Glad it works for you, I put the pearl on my wish list :)

Absolutely love the Lunar for that reason too. It’s simple, durable, and just works.

We like the Jennings CJ4000 for cafe use. We use it for weighing milk 8n pitchers and not as a brew scale.

Correct, these are absolutely not designed for espresso use :) In the premium segment, the Acaia Lunar is a fantastic espresso option, but quite pricey. Timemore also has a Nano version intended for espresso

@@LifestyleLab_ thank you so much. I always look for your advice. Thank you for replying so quickly. You’re the best!

Planning on it, what else would you like to see!?

@@LifestyleLab_ personally a bit more around creating and tweaking custom profiles

It does not mess up the timer, you’re free to swirl to your hearts content!

@@LifestyleLab_ this is a huge advantage over the Acaia and cheaper scales like timemore!

Solid prediction!

Interesting! What Bluetooth functions in particular are important to you? Brew guides and flow rate tracking?

@@LifestyleLab_ Exactly. Flow rate tracking is most important to me followed by brew guides. It's just enormously disappointing not to be able to directly connect the scale to an app like Filtru -- especially at Tally Pro's price point.

@fillflashdetailer8838 thanks for sharing! A very valid point

Meh, depends. I've been brewing 2 cups of coffee every day for the last 10+ years and having the brew assist during the time span sure would have been worth the extra $85 haha

Maybe they'll iterate like they had to on the Ode scale.

Yasss! I said the same thing to the guy doing the demo in the Philippine Coffee Expo. Ultrakoki’s dual scale is still the standard to beat for me.

@@ajiaprilsongs6022 It's a bit frustrating sometimes that the western world or rather western companies are living in their own bubble while here in Asia there are so much coffee Innovation.

Commercial from the perspective of engineered duty cycle, and it does come with a 3 year warranty when registered (2 otherwise) Size is likely the biggest limiting factor for espresso use, combined with the zero waterproofing / humidity protection which is always present in “designed for espresso” scales. The other approach to espresso is as you’ve mentioned just use a cheap micro scale that isn’t a big deal if it gets wrecked from an accidental spill or steam ingress

@@LifestyleLab_ Im curious how the warranty compares to the Acia. I'm not sure how you'd really set a duty rating difference between the two. From what you said the control knob would seem to be the most likely break point. Measuring maybe 3 brews a day for home use probably wouldn't break it, but in a busy coffee shop making a few dozen brews per day do you feel it would last 3 years? Contrast this with the Acia does it feel more or less robust. ( Honest question, I don't have access to either scale)

From the perspective of the actual load cells I’m sure the Fellow and Acaia scales are very similar duty cycle and durability-wise. Acaia have a proven track record in commercial use, but even they die generally after 3 years ish from the cafes I’ve spoken to. I don’t feel like the mechanical buttons would be a failure point on the Tally, but only time will tell. Physical fit and finish I’d place the Acaia Lunar in first (just a tank, and water sealed), then the Tally, then the Pearl

Not currently, but I wouldn't be surprised down the line as well as "non-studio" editions that will be less expensive

You’ll have to spring for the Fellow Einstein Edition for that option

@@LifestyleLab_ 30g in 500g out is a popular recipe that falls in that middle ground

They're probably not trying to market to commercial users.

Fellow has always been a “Brew” focused products. Not everything needs espresso capabilities :)

I've had their kettle for years and never noticed the "wobbly" button until I watched this video. I feel like that's such an absurd thing to pay attention to lol. I personally think being able to remove individual pieces to more thoroughly clean them is a good thing.

@@f.ence. I noticed it the first time I touched it but I have never once even thought about removing the pieces to thoroughly clean them... how absurd... everyone's different eh?

@@darylfortney8081 Not sure if you're tyring to attack me here lol. I'm glad everyone's different! I've been using the same Hario scale for 5+ years and it's gotten pretty gross even by just "wiping" it clean once and awhile. Being able to actually remove pieces would allow for the product to look brand spanking new. Plus you could use compressed air to really get the dust out of it. Lot of pros to it that people aren't seeing. Admittedly my gf is a clean freak too so she'll love being able to clean it thoroughly lol

Right, but disassembling is far more involved that wiping a flat scale. This is my point

Fellow kettles are very widely used in commercial settings without issue… Acaia as well, but even they wear out after around 2-3 years from the cafe owners I’ve spoken to who use them. There are far MORE commercially viable options than both brands

@@LifestyleLab_ From what I've heard regarding kettles is thst they are not reliable. Several coffee shops complained about them. From my personal experience with other fellow products, I have got their coffee cups, 4 put of 8 got discoloration on the bottom metal part and also water got into the inner part of them and I could not get it out. I wasn't using dishwasher but yet it happened, after a year. These are coffee cups they should be functional forever. Instead they're poorly made and fellow didn't mind it. I wasn't the only person with this issue. Another one with fellow is fellow atmos, several covers stopped holding the seal after few months, since it was under warranty they exchanged them, after few more months another ones stopped holding the seal. This time it was past warranty and fellow just said that "unfortunately" they are unable to.provide any service past warranty. So far not a good experience at all. I do have the kettle that still works after a year, but I'm not drinking much of a filter coffee so can't say much about it. But overall my fellow experience is extremly negative. Yes they make good looking things, but they also have to be practical and not wastefull. It harms environment and customers wallets.

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