Bakers Math Kitchen Scale by My Weight - KD8000 , Silver

We bought this scale literally SIX years ago and we have used and abused this thing just about every single day since.The PROS:1) This things accuracy is still amazing, literally to the gram every single time2) We have NEVER had to manually calibrate this scale (could just be luck but I do verify it’s accuracy every year with a 100g weight to make sure and it’s never been off)3) Functionally, absolutely no issues (backlight still works perfectly, display is still perfectly lit and numbers are clear)4) It is REALLY easy to clean with just a quick sponge5) It does have an optional power connector but it is definitely unnecessary. In SIX years I think we’ve replaced the batteries once(?) maybe6) Aesthetically, if you don’t mind a scale being on the counter - I’ve always thought that it has a clean-looking design that fits right in with your other kitchen appliancesThe CONS:1) There was a clear plastic shield over the controls when we bought it but the plastic hinge broke off from regular use a few years ago (however, tbh, it was always kind of a pain anyway and is better off without it)2) The decal for the ‘zero out’/‘Tate’ button wore completely out about a year ago (but again, still, that was AFTER 5 straight years of regular use so)For the like $30 I think we paid for this thing SIX years ago I think I might just pick up another one today just to have a spare or to just get a new faceplate lolAwesome product and seems like it’s still at a great price for the value and quality that you’re actually getting.

I required a scale for my business, and frankly, this one is fantastic to start me out. It's made well for its price point, but the materials are fairly light with a lot of plastic, so I question its long-term durability. The shield over the buttons and display is fantastic and it's already saved it from getting random goop splashed on those parts. I especially love that the buttons are real buttons, with real presses and tactile feedback. Touchscreen is dreadful when you're wearing gloves. I haven't calibrated it yet, so I'm not sure of its accuracy out of the box, but the fact that it is the kind of scale you can calibrate bodes extremely well.The size might be a bit much for some people but it doesn't have that big of a profile, and it's light and easy to move around. The scale part is removable so it's easy to clean.Honestly, I am genuinely satisfied with this purchase. I'm just starting out, so I need something not too expensive but accurate, and this hits it out of the park.

OK, I didn't buy this for baking.....or cooking. But it works great for measuring weight at the gram level. I'm a backpacker trying to find the sweet spot between having necessities with me in the back country, comfort, and carrying the lightest pack possible. So, I finally bought a scale to really find out what my decisions were either buying me or costing me in terms of weight for each individual item.My criteria were......1.) A scale with enough range to handle all my gear. I thought 11 lb scales would be operating too close to their upper limit at times.2.) Gram level capability with reasonable accuracy. I don't need a scientific instrument but I don't want to be off 10% either.3.) A display that can be read with large items on the scale. So a vertical display or detachable display was almost mandatory.4.) Reasonable price. This is a fun thing for me. Curiosity. I wanted something that wouldn't break the bank.5.) Reasonable size. I don't want to take up a closet shelf for a scale I'm going to use 4 times per year.6.) Ease of operation. I did not want to become a scale expert in order to weigh stuff.So how did this scale meet my criteria?1.) 8 kg or ~17 lbs seems to provide plenty of range. The heaviest item in my pack is a 10 lb tent.2.) This provides grams, oz, lbs & oz, and %.....in short more than I need.3.) The display is readable with any of the stuff I need to measure on the scale.4.) I bought this for about $36 on Amazon. It doesn't seem unreasonable at all.5.) The size is actually smaller than I was expecting and the weight is lighter as well.6.) Very simple to operate with 5 simple buttons.So, how does it work? Very well. It's quick and easy to power up and it stabilizes quickly to show the weight of an object. I can weigh stuff fast.The accuracy seems excellent with one caveat. As I've read in other reviews, at the very low end it seems to have a limit of about 3 grams. For instance, if I place one facial tissue on the scale it reads 0 grams. If I add a second tissue, it will read 3 grams. I think this is simply a resolution issue at the very lowest end of the scale's range.For instance, I placed a tube of face cream on the scale and it read 61 grams. I then placed one of the facial tissues on the scale and the reading increased to 63 grams. So it will register the weight of one tissue. I added the second tissue and it increased to 64 grams. So the two tissues together still registered 3 grams. Given this scale can only register full gram changes in weight, I think the 3 gram limit at the lower end is partially due to a very slight inaccuracy at the extreme bottom end of its range and its design capability of full gram resolution. My guess is that the facial tissues weigh something like 1.3 - 1.6 grams each. In short, this scale is accurate enough for my needs. If you need to measure down to 1 gram, simply put a plate on the scale and tare it out before adding your 1 gram of stuff. Limitation eliminated.One nice feature that wasn't part of my criteria is the splash shield that covers the control panel. That seems like it could be very useful if you are working around food. But even for storage, It means the controls and display won't get abused in a cabinet or closet.I'm very happy with this scale.