Acaia Pearl Scale — Black

20ms Response · 0.1g Readability · 6 Brewing Modes · Bluetooth · Built-in Timer · USB-C Rechargeable · Handcrafted + Calibrated — Espresso · Pour Over · Portafilter

The Acaia Pearl is the scale that changed specialty coffee. Founded in 2013 by Rex Tseng, Acaia built a scale rooted in laboratory technology — not kitchen technology — and designed it specifically for coffee brewing. The result is the Pearl: a scale trusted by top baristas and cafés worldwide for its 20ms response time, 0.1g readability, and exceptional thermal and environmental stability. Every Pearl is handcrafted, individually checked, and calibrated before it leaves the facility. The Black version features a brighter, higher-contrast LED display — making it easier to read in the varied lighting conditions of a café counter or home kitchen bench.

Beyond raw accuracy, what makes the Pearl the preferred choice of serious brewers is the ecosystem around it. Six dedicated brewing modes — including Espresso Mode and Beverage Mode — are pre-programmed for different extraction needs. A built-in stopwatch syncs with the Acaia iOS and Android app over Bluetooth, enabling recipe sharing, firmware updates, and brewing data tracking. Auto-off is programmable so the scale won't cut out mid-brew. The rechargeable USB-C battery lasts 20–30 hours per charge. Sleek, minimalist, and built to industrial standards — the Acaia Pearl is the one scale you buy once and use for years.