From left to right: a Pearl Black scale, a six-cup Chemex, a Lunar White, and a Pyxis.
Scale Information in Comparison
Curious about what makes all of our scales unique from one other?
We've gathered all the information and numbers (right down to the gram) on all of our scales below. This should make it easier for you to compare if you are planning to purchase your first Acaia scale or add more to your brewing collections.
Which Scales are Designed for What?
The Original Pearl, Pearl 2021, Pearl Model S, and Pearl Model S 2022 scales are all designed with pour-over brewing in mind. They have larger surface areas and specified modes for creating a great-tasting filter coffee.
The Lunar, Lunar 2021, and Pyxis are more aligned to espresso preparation.
You can find our article here to see which of our scales will fit with your espresso machine.
| Scale | Original Pearl |
Pearl 2021 |
Pearl Model S | Pearl Model S 2022 | Lunar | Lunar 2021 | Pyxis |
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Model
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AP001AT / AP004AT |
AP007 / AP008 / AP009 |
PS001 / PS002 |
PS003 / PS004
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AL001 / AL006 / AL007 |
AL008 / AL009 / AL010 |
AC002 |
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Color
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Black / White |
Black / White / Pitch Black |
Black /White |
White/ Black |
Black / Silver / White |
Black / Silver / White |
Black (or limited edition Cinco in Silver) |
| Dimensions |
W:160 mm L: 160 mm H: 32 mm |
W: 160 mm L: 160 mm H: 32 mm |
W: 160 mm L: 160 mm H: 32 mm |
W: 160 mm L: 160 mm H: 32 mm |
W: 105 mm L: 105 mm H: 15 mm |
W: 105 mm L: 105 mm H: 15 mm |
W: 65 mm L: 65 mm H: 13 mm
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Product Weight
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500 g ± 5 g | 500 g ± 5 g | 620 g ± 5 g | 620 g ± 5 g | 265 g ± 5 g | 265 g ± 5 g | 70 g ± 5 g |
| Product Materials | PC | PC | PC with some inner metal fixtures | PC with some inner metal fixtures | Aluminum, Acrylic | Aluminum, Acrylic | Aluminum, Acrylic |
| Product Surface | PC | PC | PC | PC |
Anodized aluminum coating Hydrophobic ceramic coating (White) |
Anodized aluminum coating Hydrophobic coating (White) |
Anodized aluminum coating |
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Maximum Capacity
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2000 g / 70.55 oz | 2000 g / 70.55 oz | 3000 g / 105.82 oz | 3000 g / 105.82 oz | 2000 g / 70.55 oz | 2000 g / 70.55 oz |
500 g / 17.63 oz
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Minimum Weight
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0.1 g
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0.1 g |
0.1 g
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0.1 g |
0.1 g
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0.1 g |
0.01 g
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Measuring Unit
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g / oz | g / oz | g / oz | g / oz | g / oz | g / oz | g / oz |
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Indication Limit
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2060 g / 72.66 oz | 2060 g / 72.66 oz | 3090 g / 108.99 oz | 3090 g / 108.99 oz | 2060 g / 72.66 oz | 2060 g / 72.66 oz | 515 g / 18.16 oz |
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Readability
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0.1 g |
0.1 g |
0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.1g /0.01 g | 0.1 g/ 0.05 g |
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Repeatability
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0.1 g |
0.1 g |
0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.2 g / 0.05 g |
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Linearity
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1 d |
1 d |
1 d | 1 d | 1 d | 1 d | 1 d / 2 d |
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Display
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LED |
8 Digit LED |
Dot Matrix LED | Dot Matrix LED | 8 Digit LED | 8 Digit LED | LED |
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Sound |
Beep |
Beep |
Beep | Beep / Melody / Voice | Beep | Beep | Beep |
Bluetooth, Power, and Battery
| Model | Original Pearl | Pearl 2021 | Pearl Model S | Pearl Model S 2022 | Lunar | Lunar 2021 | Pyxis |
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Connectivity
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Bluetooth 4.0 |
Bluetooth 5.0 |
Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
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Battery
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Lithium-ion rechargeable 3.7 V 1100 mAh |
Lithium-ion rechargeable 3.7 V 1100 mAh |
Lithium-ion rechargeable 3.7 V 2200 mAh |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable 3.7 V 1100 mAh | Lithium-ion rechargeable 3.7 V 1100 mAh | Lithium-ion rechargeable 3.7 V 1100 mAh |
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Battery Life
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Up to 25 hours |
Up to 40 hours (depending on battery saving and brightness) |
Up to 40 hours (depending on battery saving setting and brightness) |
Up to 40 hours (depending on battery saving setting and brightness) |
Up to 27 hours | Up to 40 hours | Up to 7 hours |
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Power Supply
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5 V / 500 mA |
5 V / 500 mA |
5 V / 500 mA |
5 V / 500 mA |
5 V / 500 mA |
5 V / 500 mA |
5 V / 500 mA |
| Power Connector
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micro USB |
USB-C |
micro USB |
USB-C |
micro USB |
USB- C |
micro USB |
Firmware and Modes
We have listed all of the up-to-date modes that are available on each of our scales below. All of these modes can be customized to how you brew through an additional settings menu. If a mode that is listed for your scale below isn't discoverable on your scale, you may need to update your scale or turn the mode on.
To toggle any of the below modes, you can find step-by-step instructions here.
Click the scale names at the top to find more detailed information on all of their modes.
| Model | Original Pearl | Pearl 2021 | Pearl Model S | Pearl Model S 2022 | Lunar | Lunar 2021 | Pyxis |
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Support
Have more questions or wish to ask us directly? You can contact our team at support@acaia.co
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