Scales that Don't Suck. Recommendations?

keithgoode · June 2013

I've about had it with consumer weight scales. I'm on my third brand, and I'm at my wits end. The scales start out okay, but over time, I keep running into the same issue: for every five times I step on the scales, I get 5 different weight measurements ... within a 3 minute time span. If I pick up the scales and try a different surface in my house, I get even more varied measurements. And I'm not talking 0.2 pounds difference. I'm talking about 3 to 5 pounds difference. ... I'm willing to spend some money to find some scales that don't suck. Has anyone had success with a particular brand/model?

healthygreek · June 2013

I have scales called "Thinner" that I bought at BB&B a couple of years ago. The platform is thick glass and its a digital that measures pounds, body fat, hydration and bone density. I just use it for pounds cause I don't know how accurate everything else is. It has weighed consistently and accurately (same as my docs scales). I think it cost about 50.

rassha01 · June 2013

Fitbit Aria is pretty sweet and it logs your weight directly with MFP!!!

potluck965 · June 2013

Are you talking a digital scale or a spring/dial type?

It is really bad to move a digital scale around at all. You should have one good flat place and leave it there.

I have a digital that has been pretty good. When it starts ****ing around with weights I change the batteries whether it says to or not. That usually helps.

Mine is made by Eat Smart, the same people that make my food scale which served me well for couple of years until it just recently crapped out. Neither scale is particularly expensive and I figure if they last a couple of years they don't owe me anything.

keithgoode · June 2013

Thanks. I'll try changing the batteries. The one in there now is only about a month old, but it's worth a shot.

keithgoode · June 2013

Fitbit Aria is pretty sweet and it logs your weight directly with MFP!!!

Thanks for the recommendation. I like that it integrates with MFP.

keithgoode · June 2013

I have scales called "Thinner" that I bought at BB&B a couple of years ago. The platform is thick glass and its a digital that measures pounds, body fat, hydration and bone density. I just use it for pounds cause I don't know how accurate everything else is. It has weighed consistently and accurately (same as my docs scales). I think it cost about 50.

Thanks for the recommendation! :-)

Bekahmardis · June 2013

Fitbit Aria is pretty sweet and it logs your weight directly with MFP!!!

Funny thing - we just switched out our "Thinner" scale with a FitBit Aria and we love it!!!

socajam · June 2013

I bought mine from Costco, it seems to be working out - in kgs and pounds

scookiemonster · June 2013

Are you talking a digital scale or a spring/dial type?

It is really bad to move a digital scale around at all. You should have one good flat place and leave it there.

I have a digital that has been pretty good. When it starts ****ing around with weights I change the batteries whether it says to or not. That usually helps.

Mine is made by Eat Smart, the same people that make my food scale which served me well for couple of years until it just recently crapped out. Neither scale is particularly expensive and I figure if they last a couple of years they don't owe me anything.

I have the EatSmart scale too, and I really like it. I find it to be very consistent, and it seems to be relatively accurate, as far as I can tell.

ScouseNerd · June 2013

I don't trust digital scales, but the Weight Watchers one is great. Only maybe a pound off from the doctors' office ones. Pricey but never failed me. Miss that thing. Sort of. My current one if 3-4lbs under so I'm okay stepping on it when I'm scared

captmiddy · June 2013

I also use a FitBit Aria, but I will say if I step on it 5 times I will get 5 different weights but within about 0.8 lbs not the 3 to 5 lb variance you are seeing. Ours hasn't moved from its spot in 5 months, although it will have to move as we are having guests and it is in the middle of our hallway. (you all can use your imagination as to why this is a bad idea).

I used to have a homedics or some such, and it was always off. I lost 5 lbs in 1 day and that was when the Aria came home. Especially since the WII Fit Balance Board said I hadn't lost anything that day.

JessicaOnKeto · June 2013

I have the eat smart scale as well. And I love it. It's accurate so far, every single time I stepped on it after the first time, it would give me the same exact measurement.

I even tried to "trick" it, by stepping on it, stepping off, stepping back on with a 10lb bag of potatoes, and then stepping off and stepping back on without the potatoes. Exactly the same as the first reading. :laugh: I guess I'm a little obsessive.

My scale is here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001KXZ808/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It even came with a measuring tape, which was handy :happy: