Accurate even on unlevel floors!
Since moving into an apartment that does not have entirely level floors we've had problems getting accurate and consistent readings from our now-previous scale. We decided it was time to get a replacement and I sought out one that would work well on uneven surfaces. This was one of the first scales to come up in my search and since we both liked the design, I ordered it. While we received an obvious return (the batteries were floating around loose inside) the scale still looked new and lit up on first use without issue, so we went on to test it for accuracy. While I haven't used a weight to calibrate the scale I do believe it's fairly accurate right out of the box. (Edit: We weighed our dog ahead of his vet appointment a few days ago and the weight precisely matched the vets scale!) I have noticed that the first time that I step onto the scale it overestimates my weight by a few pound, but from the second measurement on it remains completely consistent. So, I always step on and get that first measurement out of the way, doublecheck that it's on a mostly level surface and then step back on. It remains fairly accurate even when I move it into a different room, once that first measurement is out of the way. This scale is far more accurate and consistent than our previous scale despite our uneven floors. Speaking of which... this really is a very nice looking scale. We chose the one listed as blue, but noticed in the images on Amazon the color leaned more purple. We weren't really sure what to expect as a result. The color is rich cobalt blue. This doesn't interfere with the scales readability at all though. I find the measurements very easy to read. I also quite like that I can get my measurement in both pounds and kilograms. This is quite handy since some of the sports related apps that I am on use metric and others imperial. As one other reviewer noted, this scale is not both digital and analog. It is fully digital and will not work without batteries installed. I don't really see this as a drawback, but it is something to be aware of before purchase. If you're looking for a dual analog/digital scale, this one isn't it. But, if you're ok with a fully digital scale with an analog-style readout in both imperial and metric this one is hard to beat. The build quality, appearance, and reliability make this scale a good value for the current price point (around $40 USD). It surpasses other scales in this price range and also more expensive scales that we've owned in the past. We're quite happy with this scale and will definitely be keeping it. Read more