Guidance on the scale
Downloaded Brewguide recipes run as readable steps without keeping a phone beside the brewer.
Acaia
Pearl Model S 2022, Black, PS004
A 3 kg, 0.1 g coffee scale with flow-rate display, Brewguide recipes, voice prompts and USB-C rechargeable power.
- Score
- 6.2/10
- Est. life
- 10 yrs
- Cover
- 2 yrs
Last-known catalog price
$220.00
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Product Overview
The current Pearl Model S is Acaia's 2022 revision, identified as PS003 in white and PS004 in black. Its 160 mm square platform reads 0.1 g across a three-kilogram capacity, while the dot-matrix display can show weight, time, flow rate and step-by-step Brewguide instructions downloaded over Bluetoot...
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Specifications
- OverviewBrand
- Acaia
- OverviewProduct category
- kettles-scales-and-water-tools
- OverviewModel
- PS004 black, 2022 revision
- OverviewExpected lifespan
- 10 years · We Buy It For Life editorial estimate
- Materials & BuildMaterial
- Polycarbonate housing
Why We Love It
The features that make this product stand out from the competition.
Flow made visible
The triple display turns pour rate, weight and time into simultaneous feedback for technique practice.
Calibratable platform
Acaia publishes a user calibration process and supports firmware updates instead of sealing those adjustments away.
Detailed Quality Score Breakdown
Core Performance
Primary Performance
8.1
Acaia specifies 0.1 g readability and repeatability across a 3000 g maximum capacity.
Feature Richness
7.2
The official page documents Brewguide, real-time flow, multiple auto modes, voice notifications and Bluetooth 5.0.
Build Quality
7.4
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Reliability Score
7.1
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Longevity
Durability Rating
6.5
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Wear Resistance
6.7
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Component Replaceability
4.4
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Design Timelessness
7.5
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Serviceability
Repairability
4.5
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Spare Parts Availability
4.1
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Warranty Coverage
4.8
Acaia gives the Pearl Model S two years of U.S. and EU warranty coverage.
Service Network
4.1
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Value
Total Cost of Ownership
7.0
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Resale Value Retention
4.8
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
User Satisfaction
7.5
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
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What are the capacity and readability of the Pearl Model S PS004?
The black 2022 revision is model PS004. Acaia lists a 3,000 g (105.82 oz) maximum capacity, 0.1 g minimum weight, 0.1 g readability, and 0.1 g repeatability.
How long does the rechargeable battery last, and how is it charged?
The Pearl Model S uses a rechargeable 3.7 V, 2,200 mAh lithium-ion battery. Acaia lists 16–40 hours of battery life and USB-C charging with a 5 V / 500 mA power supply.
Which brewing modes does the Pearl Model S include?
Acaia lists weighing, dual-display, pour-over auto-start timer, portafilter, espresso, flow-rate, Brewguide, and countdown modes. The scale also supports beep, melody, and voice notifications.
How does Brewguide work on the Pearl Model S?
The Pearl Model S can display step-by-step coffee brewing guides. Use Acaia’s free mobile app to find and download a guide; the product page also says recipes can be uploaded and shared through the app.
How should the Pearl Model S be cleaned?
Acaia says to clean the product with a soft cloth and warm water only. Do not use detergent or other chemicals, and do not soak the scale, because these can damage its anodized coating.
What warranty does Acaia list for the Pearl Model S?
Acaia’s product comparison lists a two-year warranty for the United States and European Union and a one-year warranty for other regions. Warranty terms may depend on the purchase region.
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