CSN.com Review: Kitrics Basic Digital Scale

CSN.com has thousands of products available on their many websites, from craft supplies to LCD TV Stands to fitness equipment.  Recently I ordered the Kitrics Basic Digital Scale for my kitchen.  By God’s grace I’ve lost 90 pounds through the First Place 4 Health program.  Kitchen scales have always proven to be very helpful in controlling portion sizes.  I’ve used many over the years and am very particular about which ones I purchase. My previous kitchen scale was a fine product, but it was worn out and needing replacement.

I chose this Kitrics Basic Digital Scale for a number of reasons:

• Reasonable price - $19.89.  Some kitchen scales can run $40 and higher, so this was a nice price point.

• Accuracy – Some scales use a spring action to take their measurements, which can be highly unreliable.  Having an electric, digital readout provides for more reliable results.

• Measurements in ounces or grams -  I’ve found that grams are useful in measuring dry foods like breakfast cereal, whereas ounces are best for measuring liquids.  So having both systems of measurement is important to me

• Sensitivity – I’m usually happy when a kitchen scale will measure down to 1 gram and 1/8 of an ounce.  The Kitrics scale measures down to .01 ounces!  I now have a new standard for kitchen scales.

• Easy toggling between grams and ounces – Some scales require that you go underneath the device and flip a switch to do this.  In this case, the Power/Tare button is the toggle button. 

• Durable platform – I’ve seen other platforms that are made of glass, but I prefer the plastic one here.  I have two small children and a stone kitchen floor, so I generally avoid glass products as much as possible.

• Convenient size – I don’t want my kitchen scale taking up too much room on my countertop.  This one measures 5” x 6.5” x 1.25”, which is by far the smallest scale I’ve ever owned.  It’s streamlined in shape and practically disappears from notice on the counter.

• Convenient battery type – My previous scale required a 9 volt battery, which sometimes was a hassle to replace.  The Kitrics sale uses two AA batteries, which I find to be much more convenient.

I think my only minor quibble with the scale is the Power/Tare button.   It has three functions—powering on and off, zeroing out the scale (tare) and toggling back and forth from grams to ounces.  In order to do that toggle, within 3 seconds of pressing the button to turn the scale on, you have to press the button again to make that change.   So if you aren’t quick, you’ll miss it.  Or, if the scale has been in use and you have to toggle, then you have to completely power off and then power back on again to toggle.  Not a big deal, but I wish it was different.

Overall I’ve been very happy with this product.  It’s certainly the best scale I’ve had in a long time.  It seems accurate, doesn’t take up a large amount of space on my counter, and does what I need it to do.  The Kitrics Basic Digital Scale is a great choice for precise measurement and portion control.

CSN.com Giveaway - Now Closed

Would you like to get a Kitrics Basic Digital Scale, and some other items in addition to that?  Enter to win our CSN.com giveaway, and if your entry is chosen, you’ll be given a code worth $60!  Go shopping for all manner of things on any of CSN’s many websites.  Here are the giveaway details:

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