Acaia Pearl Model S

The original Acaia Pearl was released in 2013, back when I first started getting my footing in the industry - and I remember the first time I ever got my hands on one. Though it may feel dated now - ten years later - when comparing it to the S, I can't help but appreciate the fact that we still sell a serious amount of original Pearl scales (though they were updated in '21).

The Pearl S was released last year in 2022 - rounding out all of the flaws of the original Pearl - making me a very happy camper. To read about the differences, Acaia wrote this article comparing the two, which you can read here. 

Just to be clear, I would be using the Lunar for under-group espresso work - where I would be using the Pearl here for general weight, pour overs, or dialing in with a portafilter. They also make a Lunar weighing plate for a portafilter, but this scale is better than that. Odds are you are smart enough to make the decision that is right for your situation though, so don't make a needless purchase if you don't have to. 

Though there are many other great scales, we are here to offer you the right & best option - not the newest nor the most expensive.