I need a bathroom scale I can trust

[Muse]

I hear AWS (American Weigh Scales) is a reputable brand. Weighs accurately. Makes scales for loading docks, etc.

Ok, found a link to the (glass decked) one I have in my bathroom for the last 4 years . . . https://www.amazon.com/AWS-Talking-Digital-Bathroom-Scale/dp/B00FW5KON6/

It's one of those talking scales. But you can switch that functionality off for silent weighing.

Thanks! I've put that in my Save For Later list at Amazon in case the Etekcity one doesn't work out.

 

[Scarpozzi]

I just ordered this. Oddly, it was listed at $19.99 but seems to have fallen to $17.36 while I was making up my mind. There's also a $3 coupon that gets applied automatically, so $14.36!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F3J9G1W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

I can't say anything for Etekcity's scales, but I bought some RF remote controlled receptacle switches from them years ago and they worked great. I'm sure they're just slapping their label on Chinese tech they buy in bulk. I just think they actually test stuff before they invest. I hope it works well for you.

 

[sandorski]

It's not saying you're Fat, it's saying you're Big Boned!

 

[JEDIYoda]

I have had this scale going on 4 years and it is very accurate -- Amazon.com: INEVIFIT Bathroom Scale, Highly Accurate Digital Bathroom Body Scale, Measures Weight up to 400 lbs. Includes Batteries: Health & Personal Care

 

[Red Squirrel]

Get 3 scales, that way you can compare them against each other. If one drifts off more than the other, you send it off to the national institute of measurements to re-calibration.

 

[Captante]

Salter Professional Analog 400LB Capacity Bathroom Scale

I got mine when there was a $10 coupon but still totally worth it for $60 +/-.

 

[notposting]

Get a mechanical beam scale, used.

Did this a few years ago. Would try the regular scales but they couldn't even stay consistent seconds apart.

Ye olde style mechanical will outlive me and be accurate along the way.

 

[Muadib]

I got this scale so I could sync it with Zwift. It was $17 when I bought it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FM621RK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Muse]

Get 3 scales, that way you can compare them against each other. If one drifts off more than the other, you send it off to the national institute of measurements to re-calibration.

"Man with watch knows what time it is, man with two watches is never sure."

That said, I have two scales now, so color me confused.

However, I have double digits thermometers. A few analog, most are digital. What's the temperature?

 

[Scarpozzi]

If you like doing math, you could always just pay 1 cent at a pharmacy with one of those stand-up scales to get an initial reading. Then simply weigh all of the food/drink you eat....add that to your initial weight, then subtract the weight of your daily urine/feces output. You can usually do all of that on a food scale, which is a few dollars cheaper than a body weight scale.

 

[sdifox]

If you like doing math, you could always just pay 1 cent at a pharmacy with one of those stand-up scales to get an initial reading. Then simply weigh all of the food/drink you eat....add that to your initial weight, then subtract the weight of your daily urine/feces output. You can usually do all of that on a food scale, which is a few dollars cheaper than a body weight scale.

Scarpozzi likes to poop on his kitchen scale.

 

[Scarpozzi]

Scarpozzi likes to poop on his kitchen scale.

No. You use the tare function and know what your empty jars weigh.

 

[deadlyapp]

Get 3 scales, that way you can compare them against each other. If one drifts off more than the other, you send it off to the national institute of measurements to re-calibration.

Lmao send a 30 dollar scale to NIST and they'll get a good laugh

 

[Muse]

If you like doing math, you could always just pay 1 cent at a pharmacy with one of those stand-up scales to get an initial reading. Then simply weigh all of the food/drink you eat....add that to your initial weight, then subtract the weight of your daily urine/feces output. You can usually do all of that on a food scale, which is a few dollars cheaper than a body weight scale.

But then there's your inhalations and exhalations, perspiration too. I have several kitchen scales, I use them several times a day.

I like my new EtekCity EB9380H, seems excellent so far.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Lmao send a 30 dollar scale to NIST and they'll get a good laugh

Would be hilarious for sure to see their reaction lol.

 

[Fritzo]

I've had this scale from Waze for a year and it seems to be very accurate + it measures fat % and connects to fitness apps: https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Co...tage-Smartphone/dp/B086CYBVH9/ref=sr_1_1_sspa

 

[JTsyo]

Just keep a known weight handy so you can calibrate your scale if it seems off.

 

[teejee]

I you want that type of accuracy you probably need a professional scale, cost a few hundreds I think.

Everything below 100 seems to only focus on app/wifi/speech etc. I guess they all have the same/similar crappy weight sensor.

Remember that no one in customer reviews or in this thread has done proper investigation of accuracy, so you need to judge yourself.

 

[JEDI]

Just keep a known weight handy so you can calibrate your scale if it seems off.

I you want that type of accuracy you probably need a professional scale, cost a few hundreds I think.

Everything below 100 seems to only focus on app/wifi/speech etc. I guess they all have the same/similar crappy weight sensor.

Remember that no one in customer reviews or in this thread has done proper investigation of accuracy, so you need to judge yourself.

yup.
i suggested this earlier in the thread in post #19:

forums.anandtech.com/threads/i-need-a-bathroom-scale-i-can-trust.2593304/post-40498460

 

[Captante]

I just got one from Amazon, and it works.

Odds on new member having a pulse and/or actually BEING female?




Maybe a scale enthusiast ?!?




*(on the miniscule chance that you ARE legit welcome!)

 

[Muse]

I just got one from Amazon, and it works.

The one I got from Amazon a few months ago gave me two different weights (by about 12oz) this morning. So, does it work? Sort of, but not accurate. I've had to remove the batteries a few times recently to get it to stop being stubborn. Better than my last one, though (analog).

 

[KeithP]

The Best Bathroom Scales

After stepping on and off a total of 23 scales and more than 750 weigh-ins, we've settled on the 3 best bathroom scales.

www.nytimes.com

-KeithP

 

[Muse]

The Best Bathroom Scales

After stepping on and off a total of 23 scales and more than 750 weigh-ins, we've settled on the 3 best bathroom scales.

www.nytimes.com

-KeithP

Yeah, I actually took their advice and bought the Etekcity EB9380H. Not as accurate as I'd hoped. I think I can live with it as I suss out it's excentricities.

 

[lxskllr]

I've been using my scale in the bathroom lately since my doctor; the higi health station at the grocery store is STILL closed. I have no idea what I weigh. I can shift my weight around on the scale, and it changes 5-10 pounds. I also have a hard time seeing that far(really need to get new glasses). I appear to be 207-212#, but who knows?!

 

[highland145]

I've been using my scale in the bathroom lately since my doctor; the higi health station at the grocery store is STILL closed. I have no idea what I weigh. I can shift my weight around on the scale, and it changes 5-10 pounds. I also have a hard time seeing that far(really need to get new glasses). I appear to be 207-212#, but who knows?!

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