The Pearl Model S and Pearl Model S 2022 are both excellent standalone scales. The two may look almost identical when switched off, but each possesses many unique features.
First and foremost, both scales are as accurate and fast as one another. The Pearl Model S 2022 is a reimagined version of our original Pearl Model S scale (first released in 2019) with improvements based on suggestions from our team and community.
Both scales are updated through the Acaia Updater app. We periodically release firmware updates for many of our products and announce updates on our social media. The Pearl Updater is used solely for the original Pearl scale that is still supported by our development team.
So what are the main differences between these two Pearl S models? Read below to find out more.
Brewguide Mode: This mode, which gives the user the option of directly interacting and downloading recipes from the Brewguide app, is exclusive to the Pearl Model S and Pearl Model S 2022. Due to the detailed display and hardware, the scales have the ability to show recipes and prompt the user through steps. On the original, this ability is accessed through long pressing the tare button. On the 2022 version, Brewguide is now a mode that can be toggled through like other modes.
Flowrate Practise Mode: This mode is exclusive to the original Pearl Model S.
Countdown Timer Mode: This mode is exclusive to the Pearl Model S 2022. The mode is a customizable timer that can be personalized with 3 adjustable presets and over 30 melodious tones.
Weight and time notification in sound or voice: The sound and voice feature is exclusive to the Pearl Model S 2022. Designed for those who need auditory assistance or would like to hear notifications. This feature can be turned off. The time notification interval is 10 seconds and the weight interval is 20 g.
Melody: On the Pearl S 2022, we've included a hidden secret mode. When you press and hold the Power and Tare button for 5 seconds, the 30+ ringtone music created will play consecutively in the background. These tones can be adjusted for presets in the Countdown Timer Mode in the Ringtone setting.
Adjustable Volume: Exclusive to the Pearl Model S 2022, the volume setting can be adjusted as well as switched to silent.
Charging Port: The Pearl Model S has a mini USB charging port and the Pearl Model S 2022 has a USB-C charging port.
Bluetooth: The original has Bluetooth 4.0 and the 2022 version has 5.0.
LED Indicators
There are some small differences between how the indicators work on the scales.
For the original Pearl Model S
Battery charge/Charge error: the orange indicator on the upper left turns on when the battery is charging and turns off when the battery is fully charged. The indicator starts flashing or does not appear when the USB cable is not working.
Tare operation: The orange indicator on the lower left turns on when the Tare button is pressed.
Ounce indicator: The green indicator on the upper right turns on when the weight is measured in ounces.
Espresso Mode indicator: The green indicator on the lower right turns on when in Espresso Mode.
For the Pearl Model S 2022
Battery Charge / Low Battery Indicator: This indicator turns on when the battery is charging and turns off once the battery is fully charged. The indicator starts flashing when the battery power is low as a reminder to charge the scale.
Bluetooth Connection Indicator / Button Pressed: The orange indicator on the lower left turns on when the Tare button is pressed.
Weighing in Ounces: The green indicator on the upper right turns on when the weight is measured in ounces.
Weight Stable Indicator: If Weight Stable Indicator setting is on, the green indicator on the lower right turns on when
the weight is stable.
To find a table rundown of all similarities and differences between both scales and the original Pearl and Pearl 2021, visit our Pearl Series Comparison article here.
To see an in-depth comparison between the original Pearl and the orginal Pearl Model S, please see this article here.
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