Varia AKU PRO Scale

US$ 199.90

Introducing the Varia AKU PRO Scale - designed for coffee professionals and enthusiasts who demand precision, versatility, and advanced features in their brewing process. With all the exceptional qualities of the AKU Mini and enhanced capabilities, the AKU PRO is your ultimate tool for achieving consistent, high-quality coffee.

Key Features

Ultra-Compact and Portable Design: While maintaining portability, the AKU PRO offers a larger platform measuring 130x110x18mm. This increased size provides more stability and surface area, making it ideal for a wide range of brewing devices and methods.

Enhanced Weighing Capacity: The AKU PRO offers enhanced weighing capabilities, with precision measurements of 0.01g up to 1kg and 0.05g up to 2kg. Whether you're brewing a single cup or a large batch, the AKU PRO provides the accuracy and flexibility needed for any brewing scenario.

AKU Flow – Automatic Filter Coffee Mode: The AKU PRO introduces the AKU Flow mode, a specialized automatic mode designed for filter coffee enthusiasts. This mode features live brew ratio displays, allowing you to perfect your pour-over coffee with precision and ease.

Precision Load Cell + 64-bit OLED Full-Color Display: Equipped with a high-precision load cell, the AKU PRO ensures accurate measurements for every brew. The new 64-bit OLED full-color display provides ultra-clear, color-coded data segments, making it easier to monitor all brewing metrics in real time.

Espresso Brewing Mode: AKU Spro: Continue to perfect your espresso shots with the dedicated AKU Spro mode, now enhanced with the PRO's advanced display and increased weighing capacity. The mode provides real-time feedback on brew ratios, coffee dose, and water yield, ensuring consistently high-quality results.

High Precision CNC Machining: The AKU PRO is engineered with the same high precision as the Mini, featuring die-cast and CNC-machined components with tolerances of just 0.02mm. This ensures stability and accuracy during use, even in the most demanding environments.

IPX6 Waterproof: With its IPX6 water resistance, the AKU PRO is built to withstand busy, wet environments, whether in a café or your kitchen. The scale remains reliable and fully functional even when exposed to water splashes.

Customizable Settings: Tailor your experience with the AKU PRO’s adjustable settings, including brightness, volume, and unit selection. The customizable features ensure that your brewing process is always perfectly aligned with your preferences.

Lithium Polymer Battery Cell: The AKU PRO is powered by a robust 3.7V/480mAh lithium polymer battery, offering extended use with a full charge via USB-C in just 2 hours. The battery ensures 10 hours of uninterrupted performance, even during intensive use.

Bluetooth Connectivity: Seamlessly integrate the AKU PRO with selected coffee apps such as Pressensor and Beanconqueror and access firmware updates for additional app integration and screen sets via Bluetooth connectivity. Stay up-to-date with the latest features and ensure your AKU PRO is always performing at its peak.

Specifications

Weighing Capacity: 0.01g up to 1kg, 0.05g up to 2kg

Precision: 0.01g / 0.05g

Battery: 3.7V/2000mAh Lithium Polymer

Display: 64-bit OLED Full-Color

Material: Heat-Resistant PFA Alloy

Charging: USB-C

Water Resistance: IPX6

Platform Dimensions: 130x110x18mm

Product Weight: 323.5g

User Manual: DOWNLOAD HERE

Package Inclusions: 1 x AKU PRO scale, 1 x 100g Calibration weight, 1 x USB-C - USB Charging cable, 1 x Travel Carry Case.

BIGGER PLATFORM, BIGGER POSSIBILITIES

130x110x18MM

The AKU PRO offers a larger, ultra-stable surface without compromising portability. Designed to accommodate a wide range of brewing devices, it gives you more room to create with precision.

CRYSTAL-CLEAR DATA AT A GLANCE

Experience a new level of clarity with the 64-bit full-color OLED display. With ultra-clear, color-coded data segments, monitoring your brewing metrics has never been easier—or more beautiful.

POWER THAT LASTS

Powered by a 3.7V/480mAh lithium polymer battery, the AKU PRO delivers up to 10 hours of continuous performance on a full charge, keeping you brewing all day long. Recharge via USB-C in just 2 hours.

LIVE FLOW RATE TRACKING

Monitor your water and yield flow rate in real-time across all modes. This secondary function can be turned on or off via the settings panel, giving you precise control over your brewing process.

MULTIPLE BREWING MODES

The AKU Mini scale is equipped with several brewing modes to match your specific brew style, from manual pour-over to automatic espresso mode. Whether you’re measuring flow rates or optimising extraction ratios, the AKU PRO has a mode to enhance your brewing experience.

START UP

START UP

MANUAL TARE + MANUAL TIMER MODE

MANUAL TARE + MANUAL TIMER MODE

(FLOW RATE ACTIVE)
AUTO TARE + MANUAL TIMER

AUTO TARE + MANUAL TIMER

(FLOW RATE ACTIVE)
AUTO TARE ONLY

AUTO TARE ONLY

FLOW RATE ACTIVE
AUTO TARE + AUTO TIMER

AUTO TARE + AUTO TIMER

FLOW RATE ACTIVE
AKU SPRO MODE

AKU SPRO MODE

ENTERING MODE
AKU SPRO MODE

AKU SPRO MODE

ACTIVE
AKU FLOW

AKU FLOW

ENTERING MODE
AKU FLOW

AKU FLOW

ACTIVE

AKU FLOW MODE: MASTER POUR-OVER PRECISION

Designed for filter coffee enthusiasts, the AKU Flow mode features live brew ratio displays, making every pour-over a seamless experience. Perfect your brew with precision feedback, every time.

AKU FLOW MODE

EFFORTLESS, PRECISE POUR-OVER GUIDANCE—TRACK, TIME, AND PERFECT EVERY POUR.
AKU Flow mode

AKU Flow mode

Enter the mode
Confirm your vessel weight

Confirm your vessel weight

Confirm the total brewer weight (post rinse)
Dose your coffee

Dose your coffee

Add your dose and confirm the final coffee weight
Start your brew

Start your brew

Start pouring and the timer will automatically start, your yield ratio will adjust as water is added

ESPRESSO MODE FOR CONSISTENCY


Unlock consistent espresso with AKU Spro mode. Input your dose with 0.05g precision and see live brew ratio, coffee weight, and water yield adjust in real-time, complete with flow rate feedback and automatic timing.

AKU SPRO MODE

ESPRESSO TIMED TO PERFECTION - CRAFT CONSISTENT SHOTS, EVERY TIME.
Set Your Espresso Dose

Set Your Espresso Dose

Set your dose for the day in the settings panel
AKU Spro Mode

AKU Spro Mode

Enter the mode
Start Brewing

Start Brewing

Place your vessel and the scale will auto-tare and the timer will automatically start
More Information, More Experimentation

More Information, More Experimentation

Yield ratio will adjust as the shot extracts and the timer will stop when flow rate stops.

PRIMARY FOUNDRY ALLOY BODY CONSTRUCTION 

Primary foundry alloys are know for excellent quality and high purity providing an extremely strong and durable body while also being extremely resistant to high temperatures.

CRAFTED FOR DURABILITY AND PRECISION

Engineered to exacting standards, the AKU PRO features high-precision CNC machining, ensuring stability and accuracy even in the busiest environments. With tolerances of just 0.02mm, every brew is a work of precision.

IPX6 WATERPROOF 

AKU is IPX6 water resistant and is protected against low pressure water stream from any angle. 

CUSTOMIZABLE FOR YOU

Adjust screen brightness and volume easily, and switch between grams and ounces to match your brewing preferences. You can also check which software version is running directly from the settings panel for full control and customization.

SETTINGS

ADJUST TO YOUR PREFERENCES
Brightness

Brightness

Three settings for perfect clarity and light conditions.
Volume

Volume

Mute, quiet, or loud. Three settings for all environments.
Live Flow Rate

Live Flow Rate

Choose to display live flow rate to track your extractions in detail.
Sleep

Sleep

Auto-off from 5 to 60 minutes, or stay powered on and ready to brew.
Auto Timer Setting

Auto Timer Setting

Instant or delay—precision at every drop. Flow Rate detection or delayed timer start.
Calibration

Calibration

Perfect balance on all four corners, accurate to 0.01g.
AKU Spro Dose

AKU Spro Dose

Dial in your ideal espresso shot weight, tailored for AKU Spro mode.
Display Color

Display Color

Customize each element with 7 vibrant hues.