Mahlkönig Just Released an Espresso Smart Scale — Full Sync, Full Automation

 Mahlkönig has now officially expanded into both the commercial and home-use espresso equipment markets. With their new auxiliary tools joining the lineup, the brand’s ecosystem is becoming more complete than ever. Personally, I think this entire product strategy is an excellent business decision. With years of deeply rooted technical credibility and the highly trusted “Made in Germany” reputation, Mahlkönig’s espresso expertise—originally built for cafés—can now be applied directly to a home “coffee corner.” For any household coffee lover, that’s a hard temptation to resist.

Previously, I mentioned that when Mahlkönig launched their home espresso machines and grinders, their core mission was to build an intelligent and stable “technical platform.” Their devices connect to each other through the Sync system, which you can think of as a built-in Wi-Fi style IoT network. The newly released Sync Scale is designed to work with this system, allowing the scale to communicate with both espresso machines and grinders.

This scale is now visible on Mahlkönig’s official website and is specifically designed for espresso. The Grind by Sync technology isn’t limited only to Mahlkönig’s own equipment—it's also compatible with certain machines from other brands. This means the scale can send real-time extraction data, such as shot time and weight, to a connected grinder. The grinder then automatically adjusts grind size based on actual extraction results. Everything becomes smarter, faster, and more consistent.

This type of cross-brand compatibility is a fantastic approach to improving workflow efficiency and device integration. For example, Mahlkönig has already completed Sync compatibility with the Lelit espresso machines. So if you’re already using a Lelit machine, you can still use a Sync-capable Mahlkönig grinder. Through shared data exchange, both the espresso machine and grinder can enable “brew-by-weight” and “grind-by-weight” modes. This creates a seamless, end-to-end workflow from grinding to extraction—a truly impressive level of synergy.

By pairing the Mahlkönig grinder and Sync Scale through the Mahlkönig Sync app, users can achieve wireless synchronized grinding settings that automatically match extraction parameters. This eliminates the need for manual adjustments and ensures consistent results. That’s the biggest advantage of this scale: it not only measures extraction time and weight, but also sends that data to the grinder through the cloud system. Essentially, it builds a fully automated feedback loop. The scale monitors every espresso shot, records the data, and synchronizes with the grinder, which then micro-adjusts the grind size to maintain stability for the next shot.

From the outside, the scale looks similar to a typical espresso scale: a rectangular waterproof design with a powder-coated aluminum surface. The heat-resistant display shows real-time shot weight and extraction time. Their Sync technology supports multiple Mahlkönig grinder models such as the E65W, E65T, E80W, and E80T. These grinders’ digital indicators and self-adjustment mechanisms are key to their compatibility. Through smart communication and precise feedback, the system eliminates inconsistencies caused by different operators. And because of this automation, grind accuracy becomes extremely efficient.

We all know grind precision is highly related to burr alignment. In the past, users had to periodically recalibrate their grinders, which meant disassembling parts and performing complex steps. Now, with Mahlkönig’s intelligent control system, all of this can be handled automatically. Anyone can complete the process with just a few simple steps.

People often say that in espresso, the grinder is more important than the machine. This product ecosystem proves that point. With an interconnected system that ensures precision and consistency, the scale becomes a crucial tool that makes the entire workflow more reliable and fully transparent. The level of data accuracy and real-time synchronization elevates the entire experience.

On the official website, the Mahlkönig Sync Scale is priced at €239.

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