I purchased this scale after much debate between this scale and the EatSmart Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale, Silver. However, after purchasing a bathroom scale from the EatSmart company and being very unhappy with it, I decided to go with Escali instead (navy color). And, I'm glad I did!
The device is very simple. It's also very lightweight. It comes with two Duracell AA batteries that you pop into the battery compartment in the back. That's all the setup it requires. There are two buttons: An on/tare/off button, and a g/oz button (to shift between grams or ounces). You can put a plate/ bowl etc. on the platform (which is the size of a small saucer) and then press the "on/tare/off" button, and it will be set to zero; you can then add food on the plate and will give you only the food's weight. You can press the button each time you want to reset it to zero and measure a new ingredients separately. You have to hold the button for several seconds for it to turn off, but it does auto-shut off after a couple of minutes.
The "grams/ oz" button allows you to switch between grams, total ounces, or lbs + ounces (for example, 17 ounces would be displayed as 1 lb 1 oz.) It also remembers your previous setting; if you place it on "ounces" and turn it off, it will turn on displaying ounces.
The scale has a precision of 1 or two grams. When I placed a nickel on it, it displayed the proper 5 grams; 2 nickels yielded 10 grams. However, sometimes it seems to waver between displays, but only by a gram or two (for example, one time it couldn't decide between 6 or 7 grams). Also, a quarter coin is 5.67 grams, and the display read 5 grams. This may be a problem for the stricter dieters, but I really doubt it would make a difference in most cases.
The biggest problem (for me) is the small platform; if you place a plate or similar container on the platform, it will obscure the reading on the display. This can be remedied by placing the plate further back on the platform, so long as it doesn't fall off. Also, if the platform were bigger, it follows that the scale would be bigger, and take up more valuable counter space.
Also--and I don't know if this is true for all digital scales--don't place this near a microwave, as the reading will be way off. I was quite shocked when weighing something, and the display of numbers was going haywire. I finally realized the microwave was on, and moved it to a place nearby; the display was fine again. Again, this may be simple common knowledge, but in case you didn't know, now you do!
Overall, this is a great, affordable kitchen scale which I would recommend to anybody.
From the brand
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Escali Makes it Easy
Escali is proud to be known for designing and manufacturing professional-grade measuring devices for home and commercial use. Our kitchen scales take the guesswork out of measuring ingredients. Our food thermometers help assure your meals are safely cooked. Our body scales assist with tracking your health goals so you can focus on living better. And our body thermometers provide accurate readings the whole family can rely on.
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From the manufacturer
Meal Preparation & Portion Control
Use the Escali Primo Digital Scale for portion control and meal prep. Perfectly portion meals when counting calories and dieting for maximum results.
Multi-functional for all your cooking and DIY needs
Escali offers a full line of kitchen scales, body scales, timers and thermometers. Synthesizing contemporary design with unmatched accuracy, Escali products are sold around the globe. Widely recognized for precision measurement, Escali offers useful features, smart styling and exceptional value. Escali’s distinguished product development and technical team located in Minneapolis, MN combines years of experience with unparalleled commitment to new product innovation.
Escali Primo Digital Scales are accurate, multifunctional, and feature an easy to use two-button operation. The sealed control panel and rounded design make the scale easy to keep clean and very durable. Available in a wide selection of colors, the Primo Digital Scale will fit in any environment.
Two AA batteries are included with your scale so you are ready to go right out of the box. And with the Low Battery Indicator, you will never be sidelined with the advanced warning shown on the display
Committed to Social Responsibility
Escali has always felt it was of the utmost importance to leave a positive lasting impact on the world around us, and we believe that with success comes the responsibility to lead others into a better future.
In 2019, Escali installed a large array of solar panels on the roof our warehouse to help offset our electrical use. Since then, our solar panels have generated nearly 118,000 kilowatt-hours of energy. That’s the equivalent of preventing 182,636 pounds of CO2 emissions or planting 1,379 new trees!
And since 2009 we've been privileged to donate thousands of scales to meal packing charities, helping them portion over 2.4 billion meals and counting.
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| Price | $25.34 | $28.99 | — | $21.18 |
| Capactiy | 11 lb (5000 g) | 15 lb (7,000 g) | 15 lb (7,000 g) | 400 lb (180 kg) |
| Increments | 0.1 oz (1 g) | 0.1 oz (1 g) | 0.05 oz (0.5 g) | 0.2 lb (0.1 kg) |
| Units | lb:oz, oz, g | oz, lb:oz, g, fl oz, ml | oz, lb:oz, g, fl oz, ml | pounds (lb), kilograms (kg), stones (st:lb) |
| Batteries | Two AA (included) | Two CR2032 (included) | Three AAA (included) | One CR2032 (included) |
| Product Dimensions | 8 x 6 x 1.25 in | 9 x 6.5 x 0.75 in | 8 x 5.75 x 1.25 in | 12.875 x 12.875 x 0.875 in |
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(I wrote a very long paean to this item, but Amazon’s clunky form lost it when I tried to add a photo. So, I’ll keep this short.)I thought I was “saving money” by spending years of cheapskate avoidance, relying on cup measurements, guesstimating, or just skipping recipes that made their suggestions by weight.I get such a kick, now, using this essential cooking tool many times each week. Cooking by weight is easier, faster, and much more reliable.This scale—which Amazon says I bought 4 1/2 years ago (March 2020)—works every time. I have never had to change the battery in all that time. Every feature is a simple press of a button: tare weight to use the same bowl to measure and to mix; easily switch from pounds to ounces to metric; off/on.I store it in the box it came in, now tattered but always in its same spot in the cabinet, prompting a smile of self-satisfaction at this symbol of chef-maturity, finally achieved at age 70.
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Mónica
Ideal, aunque no para mí
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