AccuWeight 201 Digital Multifunction Meat Food Scale with LCD Display for Bak...

2nd REWRITE of the REVIEW: I had originally written a good review then revised it downward after further usage confirmed the scale was giving inaccurate readings when weighing larger amounts of items that are not solid/stable - e.g. water that sloshes around in the container. I returned my first scale to Amazon for a full refund. "My tronics" (the seller) reached out to me and wanted to send me a new Accuweight scale, even though I had already received a refund. They said that they stand behind their product and want every customer to be satisfied. True to their word, they sent a new scale, at no cost to me. I was skeptical at first, and doubted that it would be any good. Well, I was wrong. I have been using the replacement scale and have compared the readings to another scale we have, and I am convinced it is functioning perfectly. I believe the original scale was a fluke and that the quality of the product is very good. I have tested it with different types of materials, sitting in different spots on the weighing surface, and I am happy with the consistently accurate performance. I also love the fact that this scale has a flat, smooth weighing surface. This design gives it a sleek, classy look, and also makes for easier cleaning. The tare function works perfectly, and while I have not actually timed it, it gives me plenty of time to add each ingredient. I have not had it reset on me. The Accuweight switches easily between the different units of measurement. All in all, I love it! UPDATE AFTER EXTENSIVE USE: I have both this scale and another scale of the style that has a raised circular weighing platform, with the control buttons on the top of the scale, just in front of the circular platform. Since the two scales function with equal accuracy, and this one is definitely more attractive. this one at first seems like the better choice. Well, even though I love the looks of this one, the design has one drawback. Because the on/off control is on the front edge, it is easily bumped. The scale is often being turned on by accident. This is a real annoyance for me. Depending on where you keep your scale and whether you work in the area next to it, this might not be an issue for you. I just thought I should share my experience. Since this may not be an issue for other users, I am going to retain the five stars.

I wrote a review when I received this originally stating that this is a great little sc cale as no exactly what I was looking for. Easy to use. Easy to read. However, I then put it in the cupboard awaiting the end of an upcoming vacation after which I was starting the Keto diet and would need a scale. Taking it out of the cupboard, it wouldn't turn on. I changed the batteries twice. No go. Well, it's now way after the return window and I wondered if perhaps there was a procedure to turn it on that I no longer remembered (and I couldn't find the manual), so I wrote the company of manufacture and asked about turning it on. Much to my surprise, they told me they were sending a replacement . I would have bought a new one, the price is so good, but the seller went above and beyond. This is a good product and the integrity of the company is phenomenal. I will look for their other products for future purchases. I am a loyal customer for life.

*Edit: 4 years later (11/11/19): This is still a great scale. I think I've used this on average for about 5 minutes a day for the last 4 years, and the rest of the time it's lived on my counter top. I've had to change batteries once during that time, a year or so ago, so great battery life. It's still in great shape, looks basically the same as it did new. One of the advantages of the glass top! ***Original review: I've been using this for a couple of months now, and it is very nice. I love having the glass top: makes it much easier for cleanup. Tare function works well. This unit also seems to have a much longer "on" time than a lot of other scales out there. When it is reading 0, it will time out after maybe a minute; but if it's not at 0, it will stay on for several minutes. This is very convenient. It is also easy to turn off by just holding the tare button for a couple of seconds, so no wasting battery. One warning: this scale will only work properly if it is on a flat and solid surface. Its strain gauges are placed in each of the four feet, and if the feet aren't properly placed (and of course supporting all of the weight), the measurement will probably not be correct. For example, if you set this on a thick tablecloth or placemat, it is quite likely that the feet will sink down in the fabric, allowing the bottom of the scale to rest on the fabric. So if you need to use it on a soft surface, you'll probably want to have something solid to put under it (like a cutting board or something)

The scale looks good, sleek, shiny with a bold, easy to read display. The surface area is ample allowing you to put larger items or bowls on it with ease. To really test the scale, I used a set of calibrated weights from Rice Lake Weighing Systems to check the scales accuracy. Measurements were taken in grams starting at 3g and increasing to 3500g. Ratios are given as (Test Weight)/(Scale Weight). Overall, the scale is pretty good, maintaining accuracy within 1% of the actual value. However, for a few dollars more, you can get a scale such as the Etekcity which performs the same at the low end and better at the high end of the scale range. Test values are below (Test Weight)/(Scale Weight): 3/3 5/5 10/10 20/20 30/30 50/50 100/100 500/496 1000/996 2000/1992 3000/2990 3500/3488 ***Some caveats on the above readings. This was an informal test of one unit from Accuweight. Your unit may be more or less accurate than reported in these results. The advertised accuracy is "This 11lb/5kg scale weighs accurately to 0.1oz/1g fine increments." This is not true. Measurements are within 1% of actual value, but they are NOT always within 1g of the actual value.***

The AccuWeight 201 Digital Multifunction Meat Food Scale has exceeded my expectations! It’s incredibly accurate and provides precise measurements, which is essential for my cooking and meal prep. The large, easy-to-read LCD display makes it simple to see the weight at a glance, and I love the tare function that allows me to zero out containers for accurate measurements. The sleek design and stainless steel platform are not only stylish but also easy to clean. It’s versatile enough for weighing everything from meat to vegetables. Overall, this scale is a must-have for any home chef! Highly recommend!

When I first got my scale it worked perfectly and was so easy to use. I think I received a faulty one because a few months after it wasn't working very well (numbers were off) so I contacted them and since my product was still covered by the 1 year warranty they replied within hours and already sent me a new one! So easy to contact the seller and the amazing customer service really puts me at ease knowing that if there's any issues they will take care of it without you having to worry about it being a hassle. If you're on the fence about getting it, it's a great scale, great size, lightweight, awesome price and if there happens to be something wrong with it they'll fix it no problem! Would recommend

Excellent quality

This scale is pretty great - it does exactly what you'd like it to do, and it looks great, whether it's sitting on your counter or on a shelf. You can swap between different units, and the display is nice and bright. There are two very small flaws to the scale: 1. The display is hard to read at any angle besides looking right down onto it. This isn't REALLY an issue since you're probably looking right down onto it while you're using it but, it's probably something you'll notice. 2. The buttons on the front of the scale feel a bit flimsy. The scale itself is nicely weighted, and doesn't feel cheap, however the buttons do. With good care I don't think there will ever be a problem, but I think if anything were to break, it would probably be one of the buttons. Those two things don't really take away from the rating IMO, for the price, you can't really go wrong.

Haven't had any issues. It sits on my counter and every time I need to use it, it works. Don't know what else you could ask for.