Felicita Arc

The Felicita Arc occupies a strategic sweet spot in the brew scale market, slotting neatly between the bare-bones Timemore Black Mirror and the flagship Acaia Pearl. At 280 grams and barely thicker than a smartphone, it is one of the thinnest scales available, which makes it genuinely packable for travel or tight counter setups. The Bluetooth connectivity pairs with Felicita’s companion app for real-time flow-rate graphing and recipe logging, features that were previously locked behind Acaia’s $150-plus price tier. Response time is notably quick, registering weight changes within roughly 200 milliseconds, fast enough for precise pour-over pacing without the frustrating lag found on cheaper alternatives.

Build quality is clean if not luxurious. The silicone pad grips well, the capacitive buttons are responsive, and the rechargeable battery typically delivers around 10 to 12 hours of continuous use before needing a top-up via USB-C. That battery life is adequate for daily home brewing but can become a nuisance during heavy cafe use or if you forget to charge between sessions. The 2000g capacity and 0.1g precision cover every standard brewing scenario, though the compact platform footprint means a full Chemex or large server may overhang the edges and cause unstable readings.

For brewers who want app connectivity and fast response without paying Acaia prices, the Arc is the obvious pick. Competition baristas and data-obsessed home brewers will appreciate the flow-rate tracking, while minimalists who just want a timer and a weight readout may find the Timemore sufficient at half the cost.