I have this Amazon drop shipped piece of crap and I hate it. It changes its mind about the weight on stuff in the middle of weighing and if I slowly add small amounts of weight to it, like 1 gram of peanut butter at a time, I can go up to what should be about 8-10g and it won't register it. I will just be stuck at zero.
Tell me about the kitchen scale you love. Or tell me about the one you hate so I know to avoid it. 😅
by MischMatch
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I bought a coffee bean scale and have been using it for weighing chicken.. lol
Does it need cleaning? See if you can pop the top of and clean the underside. Sounds like it’s sticking on food goop.
As for scales, any one of them with a lid of 304 stainless steel should be decent enough. Don’t get roped into ones that connect via an app or other nonsense.
This scale is indeed trash. I made this exact same mistake and then switched to a Taylor brand that’s been great for a couple years.
I’ve had that exact one for years and have had no issues as long as it’s sitting level on the counter and nothing is touching it (which will be true of any scale).
I got an Escali (model:P115WR) off Amazon and it does the job. Nothing fancy, but I’ve not had any problems for the years I’ve had it.
Edit: pretty sure this is the current equivalent https://www.amazon.com/Escali-Digital-Multi-Functional-Kitchen-Measuring/dp/B0007GAWRS?crid=3QWLRKV79O7UF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7DvsOetG_BY3UcaOXyspNYjy1P-2zErp0JGwf7ybaqqj1JrjiNGi3mehpI_sauuHXCIWLPUAgZvlwmiNysVn22Kk0qhezODhAwRwv6owHv6OKRm49qnMVlcp6L0tX4S-N9NrJ_4TQvJUkiF9_TxaWlBlPrCP54d5dl_oKPqrtRxcxAZ8TWnRILo5KnEJQUUd5G9CveSAxscJNg06oSGJXQ.tUzx6dsT_RC4–Aks5v0X3scPWxLMGoNwg6S6NFhoCo&dib_tag=se&keywords=escali+kitchen+scale&qid=1745079169&sprefix=Escali+%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-3
I use this one that I got from Amazon. I’ve been using it for 11 years and it’s still going. I’m sure there are better ones out there but I’m happy with it.
[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009EUPMFK?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009EUPMFK?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1)
I have an oxo 30lb(?) scale that was $50 and I love it
I like this one https://amzn.to/4jkQnsi
I bought a 5 euro one and it’s been working just fine.
I bought the stupid smart kitchen scale on Amazon and it sucks, so don’t get that one haha. I can add way too much cheese before it starts registering it 🤣🤣🤣
I have a kitchenaid one that hasn’t failed me
I have this scale, it’s lasted about 8 years and is still going strong.
I use the Amazon brand one and haven’t had any issues
I bought a cheap mini scale from Amazon for $13, that reminds me from when I used to do drugs. It works totally fine for everything I’ve thrown at it so far. Including a tupperware container like 10 times its size full of yams and beans lol
I like renpho
I had the one you have; can confirm, it’s shitty. Replaced it with this one, which is fantastic [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BNTMW8F?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BNTMW8F?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1)
I know this is similar to what you have, but it’s been going 5 years strong for me and I really like it. I have a RENPHO scale for my body too, quality products imo. https://a.co/d/bZvh0FV
Edit to add- it’s sensitive enough it can go gram for gram when I shred parm over something on it. And I’ve also shredded parm on it, taken it all off, put in a container and weighed it again just to test accuracy and it was correct!
I got an arboleaf one which comes with an app (yes I know ew) which I hardly use but comes in super handy whenever I want to put a pot or large plate on there and it covers the screen coz then I just use the app to see the weight
I used an Ozeri for years when ATK recommended, now I have an OXO that I love, as the display slides out so you can see weight when measuring large amounts
I had that one is terrible
OXO always. They have a 5 pound and an 11 pound one. I’d go with the 11 pound one if I had to buy another one
I have one I got from Amazon for like 10 or 15 USD. It does it’s job, doesn’t need an app and works. Other than that there’s nothing special, just a basic scale that goes grams and oz with a few others.
i just bought the cheapest amazon basics one and it works fine so far.
[here it is](https://a.co/d/8fJc68c)
I love the renpho one
I have this same one and it’s fine.
I have had [this one](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB6MBR9C?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_3&th=1) for a few years and really like it.
I use accuchef. I’ve had it for a decade probly and it’s never let me down
I’ve been using a My Weigh KD-8000 for over 15 years – always been flawless. Maybe 2 battery changes in all that time.
https://www.amazon.com/My-Weigh-KD-8000-Kitchen-Digital/dp/B01C6CN1VY
https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Scale-Bakers-KD8000-Weight/dp/B00VEKX35Y
I’ve been using a gas station, “jewelry” (drug) scale 😂 goes from .1 to 1000 grams and works great
I have this exact one but so far it’s been accurate for me😂