There are different weighing machines available in the market—bathroom scales for monitoring your body weight, kitchen scales for measuring ingredients in your kitchen, and hook scales for weighing bags and luggage.
There are some factors that you can consider before buying a weight scale. We will discuss them in the buying guide below, and in the end, we will recommend ten weight scales in the market to help you choose the one that fits your needs.
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This section will help you determine the best weight scale for your needs by discussing various factors like weight limit, type of use, and more. Read through to find out the options you have and the benefits of having one over the other.
Considering how the measurements are displayed, there are only two types of weight scales—analog and digital. Your choice may come down to the benefits of one over the other or owning a stylish weight scale that fits your home decor. Let's look at the differences and benefits of each of them briefly.
Analog scales are also called mechanical scales because there are no electronic parts inside. This type of weighing scale works without batteries or electricity and can be sturdy and traditional looking. One important benefit of having a mechanical weight scale is that you don't have to worry about any battery or circuit issues as the parts operate mechanically.
Analog weight scales are sturdier than digital weight scales and can withstand shocks from hitting or dropping hard on the ground. They are available for bodyweight measuring, kitchen use, and also for industry use that allows measuring weights of 500 kg or more. But most of the analog bathroom scales you may come across will have a limit of not more than 150 kg.
One disadvantage of digital scales is that if you have picked up the scale and moved it elsewhere, for example, for storing it in your cupboard, you will have to calibrate it again—a process done to make sure that you get the measurements accurately starting the next time you use it.
To calibrate your scale, press your foot on the platform and take it off, and wait for the reading to drop to zero. Now you may weigh again to get accurate readings. Some models may need you to wait for the scale to turn off after dropping to zero, so check the manual that comes with the product for proper instructions.
Weight scales have gone smart too. Now weight scales come with an app that records the readings so you can track your weight loss progress easily. The app records the reading when it is connected to the weight scale via Bluetooth. Even if the phone is not connected while you are weighing, the scale will store the reading and save it to the app the next time it connects.
Some weighing scales come with an app that supports creating profiles for an unlimited number of users with cloud storage, while others allow only a limited number. If you are a gym trainer with lots of clients, you will benefit from the former one.
The app can also track other parameters like BMI, water weight, basal metabolic rate, etc. Not all smart scales will have an app that tracks all these parameters, and also it may not be as accurate as a machine dedicated to measuring these. But it is a good feature to have.
Consider the minimum and maximum weight supported depending on your needs. For example, if you are buying a bathroom weight scale, you may sometimes use it to weigh small weights like 1 or 2 kg, which should be displayed accurately by the scale.
Hence, bathroom weight scales usually support a minimum of 1kg. Most of the bathroom scales in the market support a maximum weight of 180 kg, while some can go up to 250 kg.
Kitchen scales usually come with weight limits of 2, 5, 10, 15, and 20 kilograms. But what you have to look for in a kitchen weight scale is the minimum weight supported. If you want to measure grains, flour, and spices for daily use, you have to find one that measures an object as light as 1 gram.
Kitchen scales are designed to read even 1 gram of weight increments. For example, if you have an object of 2000 grams on top of a weight scale and you add 1 gram to it, the scale will read 2001 grams.
But that doesn't mean that every kitchen weight scale starts reading at 1 gram. Some may require more than 1 gram of weight on top of it to start reading. But after that, you will get accurate readings for every gram of weight added.
The trend we see with kitchen weight scales is that, as the maximum weight supported goes up, the minimum weight supported goes up too. For example, you may be able to weigh 15 kg on a weight scale, but if the least you can measure is 5 grams, it may not be helpful when you want to measure spices and sugar.
This is the most important feature to look for on any weight scale. Have you seen a shopkeeper place a container on top of a weight scale in which the goods you buy are placed for weighing? The weight of the goods will be measured, but not the weight of the container.
The shopkeeper has done a tare weight adjustment by placing the container on top of the weight scale and pressing the "tare" button. Now, the weight scale will only show the weight of the goods placed in it without adding the weight of the container.
In digital weight scales, there is a button called tare, which you can press after placing the container on top, and the tare adjustment will be done. In mechanical or analog weight scales, there will be a dial on any of the sides you have to turn until the pointer is set at zero.
One lesser-known feature you can check on a weight scale is the platform material. Some weight scales come with rubberized platforms that let you stand comfortably on them. The foot of the weight scale is of utmost importance for a digital weight scale as the sensors that measure the weight are placed directly on top of it.
As we have discussed before, any movement to a digital weight scale may require you to calibrate it again. Getting one with rubberized grips on the foot will ensure that the scale doesn't move while you using it.
You can also check if how long the batteries in a digital weight scale last. Normally, the company will give you 5 to 6 months before a battery replacement or recharge is necessary. Some weight scales even display room temperature, battery level indicator, and overload indicator, so you can take care of your weight scale properly for it last longer.
ActiveX Savvy Plus is a smart weight scale with a weight limit of 180 kg. You can download the ActiveX app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store and connect it to the device through Bluetooth. The app can track 13 body parameters that include weight, visceral fat, BMI, bone mass, muscle mass, and metabolic age.
You can set goals, reminders for measuring your weight, and alarms through the app. The platform of this weight scale is made of toughened glass and a base that grips firmly on the ground. ActiveX Savvy Plus comes with a USB cable for charging the inbuilt rechargeable batteries.
If the machine is used twice a day by four people, a single battery charge would last 3-4 months; this device can be charged 200 times before the batteries may need replacement.
Healthgenie HD-93 Electronic Digital Weighing Machine weighs about 980 grams and supports up to 180 kg of weight. The Step ON technology measures and displays your weight without any delay the moment you press your foot on the platform. The wide 30 x 30 centimeters platform provides enough room for you to stand on while measuring your weight.
The wide LCD makes it easier for you to read weight, room temperature, and the battery level. The minimum weight the device can display is 50 grams, which makes it a highly accurate device.
Customers who bought this device are happy about the accurate readings the device shows every time. They also received the button batteries to be used in the device when they bought the product.
Healthsense Fitdays BS 171 is a smart weighing machine that has a weight limit of 180 kg. The app can be downloaded from Google and Apple app stores and can be connected to the device within four seconds. This smart weight scale help in tracking 13 essential body parameters that include body water percentage, protein percentage, and fat-free body weight.
The device also has a baby mode that allows you to measure the weight of your baby by weighing yourself first and then again when holding the baby. This mode can be used to weigh your pets too.
Other features include a bright white easy-to-read display, skid-proof rubberized sensors, and BIA technology, which passes a weak electric current through your body for more precise results. Don't worry, the current is so weak that you won't feel it.
Ozeri Pronto is a kitchen weight scale with a weight limit of 5100 grams. The minimum weight supported is 1 gram, and displays results for every gram of weight added. You will get instant results upon placing the object or food material on top of it with no delay.
The device has a unit button that you can press to know the reading in five units—grams, lbs, lbs:oz, oz, and ml. Oziri Pronto also has a tare button for subtracting the weight of the container placed on top of it from the actual weight of the ingredients.
You can run the device on two AAA batteries, which come with the product. It also has an auto-shut off feature for preserving battery power.
Meditive Digital Kitchen Weighing Scale has a platform as big as an A4 size paper. This enables you to place larger objects like baskets on top of it for measuring up to 15 kg of weight. The precision sensors in this device give you accurate measurements of 1gram divisions.
You can press the mode button to choose between measuring units like kg, lb:oz, g, and oz that will be displayed on huge LED in front of the device, making this a perfect addition to your bakery or warehouse.
Customers who bought this weight scale are happy about the sturdy build and the stainless-steel platform that is easy to clean.
Usually, weight scales are tucked away in a cupboard, but this device from Romino will make your room even more stylish. The clear tempered glass is strong and also adds to the decor of your room.
This digital weight scale has a 180 kg weight limit and measures your weight the moment you press your foot on the platform without any delay. You can see weight readings, low battery indication, and overload indication on the easy-to-read LCD screen.
The lightweight design, stylish look, and the accurate readings that it shows every time are the factors that impressed the customers the most.
Voetex Zone Electronic Kitchen Digital Weighing Scale has a maximum limit of 10 kg and weighs only 300 grams. The key feature of this product is that it works both on battery and electricity. The backlit LCD screen displays weight increments as low as 1 gram for precise measurement of your ingredients.
You can press the tare button after placing the container on top of it, which will show only the weight of the ingredients you place on it without adding the weight of the container.
Customers who bought this product are happy about the lightweight design and the simple user interface. But the minimum weight supported, which is 5 grams, can be a drawback if you want to measure something as light as 1 gram.
Analog weighing scales are easy to use, as they don't need calibration if you move them or require any battery replacement. MCP Deluxe Personal Weighing Scale has a robust construction and comes with an anti-skid platform for safe usage of the device.
You can easily read your weight in kg and lbs at the same time through the large glass display. The drawback of this weight scale may be the maximum limit of only 130 kg and it also doesn't allow you to measure in grams as it displays only 1 kg increments in weight.
A modern take on the traditional fishing hook weight scale that can fit easily in your pocket. The GLUN Bolt Weighing Hook has a maximum limit of 50 kg and can be used to measure your luggage before you travel, and also at shops to measure when you purchase items in bulk.
The device also has a unit button that displays the readings in g, kg, lb, and oz. There is also a tare option, something that you normally don't see on fishing hook-type weight scales.
The blue backlit LCD screen is easy to read in daylight and also at night and shuts off automatically after 120 seconds of non-usage.
If you want to measure something like medicines, chemicals for plants, detect fake coins for your coin collection or your jewelry, this portable weight scale can help you with that. The product comes with a flip cover that protects the sensitive, high precision stainless steel platform.
The backlit LCD is easy to read and has a tare option too. You may have to switch off your fan or air-conditioning to make the reading as accurate as possible, as the air pressure can result in variations in the readings.
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When it comes to buying weight scales, always look for the minimum and maximum weight it supports based on your needs. The tare option is also an important feature that allows you to get an easy reading by subtracting the weight of the container placed on top of it.
If you own a digital weight scale, make sure not to move it around too much, or you will have to calibrate it the next time you use it.
Author: Arun F Xaviour
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