Escali Extra Large Display Digital Bathroom Scale for Body Weight with Easy-to-Read Display and Non-Slip Platform Extra-High Capacity

This is the second time I've purchased an Escali XL200. The only reason I had to buy another one is because the old one got submerged in some water due to a leak in the bathroom. That scale had been accurate and consistent the 3 or 4 years that we had it. All you have to do is tap on top of the scale in order for it to calibrate, then you're good to go. Once you stand on it, your weight is displayed in 1 or 2 seconds. As the description says, the display is extra large. It's not backlit, but the LCD display is easily read in normal bathroom lighting. My late father had congestive heart failure, so it was very important that he weigh himself daily before breakfast or any drinks. His fluid intake per day was strictly limited to a specific amount, so an increase of 5lbs or more in a short amount of time meant that he was retaining fluid. I relied on this scale to know when my father would need diuretics to void any extra fluid or when to consult his physician. This scale never failed us in its consistency and accurateness. The only downside to this scale is that the platform is not flat. Towards the end, my father became less ambulatory and his ability to stand unassisted severely decreased. The surface slightly curves downward from the center, so it made standing/balancing for him a bit more difficult. If you're an individual without mobility issues, this design shouldn't be a problem. Build wise, it's made of hard plastic which is pretty sturdy. When the old one broke down, I used a 10lb sledge hammer to break it apart to better fit it in the trash. Surprisingly, the outer case just wouldn't break even after a few good hits. Someone complained in their review that the scale that they received was scratched and gouged. There is a protective film on top of the screen which may make it appear that way. The film is applied pretty well, so you have to pick at the edges to remove it. As for battery life, they don't need to be changed very often. I don't even remember when i changed the old one. It uses a pair of CR2032 lithium batteries. You can get a five pack of Energizer brand for just a few dollars on Amazon. Much cheaper than a B&M store. Read more

Overall these are very cheap looking and rocky when trying to “tap” to make the digital display come on. Worked 1 time but now will not work at all. Batteries were changed but still does not come on . Read more

I received the scale, which comes with batteries, by the way. I don't remember seeing that listed anywhere. I'm considerably less than the maximum weight capacity of the scale, but every time I step on the seemingly all-plastic scale, I'm glad I'm not closer to the limit. With it being all plastic (as far as I can tell), it feels kind of flimsy. I'm not sure how well this is going to hold up, long-term. BUT, it's helping me track my weight, which is what I wanted, and it seems fairly accurate (or at least consistent). So, I'll stick with it for now. Maybe I'll try a "better" scale at some future time... Read more

Owned a lot of different bathroom scales during my 77 years. This is by far the best !!!! Resolution of the reading is 0.2 pounds. It will give the same reading over and over again. Drink a 3 oz cup of water (0.2 lb) and the next reading will be 0.2 pound greater. Truly amazing. Extra large numbers remain on for about 5 seconds after you step off the scale, making it easy to read. The only negative is that that the surface area should have been made a little bit bigger. This is not a problem for me (I weigh 250) , but a larger person with bigger feet might find it difficult to stand on it. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Read more

Easy to read. Perfect for my parents who are in their 80’s. Reliable. Read more

Yes the numbers are big yet somehow verrryyy difficult to view. First attempt in using this scale was hard to figure out. Once the scale is on you have to tap it with your foot two times to get it to weigh in lbs… after you stand on it which by the way this scale feels very uneven. It’s impossible to keep feet flat on the scale even when the scale is sitting on a flat surface…. The scale will display your weight and after a few seconds it turns off. I would return this item but I threw away the original box. Read more

The display was large enough but the back lighting was not bright enough for my wife to read the display without shining a flashlight on it. My wife's eyesight is pretty bad. Read more

I am still looking for a scale for a visually impaired person - this one is not it. Although the display is large, it is not illuminated, only low contrast black LCD on grey background. My client would have to pick the scale up and hold it near her eyes to read it. And although the weight remains on the display for a few seconds, moving it resets the display. So the only way my client could use it would be to get down on her hands and knees and put her face next to the display within 5 seconds - simply not feasible. To be useful for a visually impaired person, a scale needs to have a high contrast large display, preferably in a selection of colors (some see reds better, some see blues...) and have a display that locks so the reading can be brought close to the face. I think for very slight vision loss this scale might be good, but it will not work for us. Read more