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Scale suggestions

ktaqt3399
ktaqt3399 Posts: 141 Member
edited January 4 in Fitness and Exercise
Looking for a new scale my current one is 2-3 years old and just seems like it is getting a little tweaky. I never invested any though in a scale before because i wasnt serious about my goals. Id like to get one that is good and accurate but would also like to avoid a gigantic pricetag. Any thoughts?

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  • allifantastical
    allifantastical Posts: 946 Member
    I got my digital scale off of Amazon. I really like it. The brand is Ozeri, which I have never heard of before but it works really well. I think I got it with shipping for $20. I had to make sure the scale I bought would weigh over 300 lbs.
  • n2thenight24
    n2thenight24 Posts: 1,651 Member
    I got mine at walmart for $40, so a little pricey, but it tells body fat %, BMI, and stores your info, like previous weight, goal weight, how many lbs till you get to your goal weight. Things like that, and I love it, until it runs outta batteries and you have to do it all over again!!
  • ObtainingBalance
    ObtainingBalance Posts: 1,446 Member
    I got mine at walmart for $40, so a little pricey, but it tells body fat %, BMI, and stores your info, like previous weight, goal weight, how many lbs till you get to your goal weight. Things like that, and I love it, until it runs outta batteries and you have to do it all over again!!

    Can you replace the batteries or do you have to buy a new one after!?

    Curious... I need a new one soon and I plan on a digital one that counts body fat % whenever I do get one!
  • ObtainingBalance
    ObtainingBalance Posts: 1,446 Member
    I got my digital scale off of Amazon. I really like it. The brand is Ozeri, which I have never heard of before but it works really well. I think I got it with shipping for $20. I had to make sure the scale I bought would weigh over 300 lbs.

    Amazon makes everything cheaper, if you shop online at walmart/target you can also get cheaper prices.
  • SavageFeast
    SavageFeast Posts: 325 Member
    I have a Taylor digital scale from Target that cost about $30 and weighs accurately up to 440 lbs. Love it!
  • maltipink
    maltipink Posts: 147 Member
    I recently bought the "EatSmart Precision GetFit Digital Body" from Amazon.com The scale was rated extremely well so I decided to give it a shot. I love it. After you set up your profile, all you have to do is stand on the scale and it recognizes you.
  • n2thenight24
    n2thenight24 Posts: 1,651 Member
    I got mine at walmart for $40, so a little pricey, but it tells body fat %, BMI, and stores your info, like previous weight, goal weight, how many lbs till you get to your goal weight. Things like that, and I love it, until it runs outta batteries and you have to do it all over again!!

    Can you replace the batteries or do you have to buy a new one after!?

    Curious... I need a new one soon and I plan on a digital one that counts body fat % whenever I do get one!

    Oh yeah, it takes 4 AA's, just it loses all your info!!
  • Justforme104
    Justforme104 Posts: 75 Member
    I've been thinking about the fitbit scale that syncs with your computer, but it cost $126. I'm trying to decide if it is worth it or a waste of money. Anyone have any opinions on this?
  • MemphisKitten
    MemphisKitten Posts: 878 Member
    Mine is from Walmart and ran just under $20. :smile:
  • bufger
    bufger Posts: 763 Member
    Mine was £25 (about $35?)

    It has up to 8 profiles. you input your age, gender, height etc. Then it measures weight accurately (i've checked against some old fashioned balance scales) and does Body fat % and water %. I dont listen to the water bit and im pretty sure the body fat calculation is just based on the simple calculation looking at your weight against your input details
  • RavenBeauty87
    RavenBeauty87 Posts: 83 Member
    The only thing I like about digital scales is it tells you that you are 140.2 or 140.8.... However, for me I like the old scales with just the needle. I get frustrated because I want to see every point loss but at least with the old scale I know it will be more accurate. I did have a weight watchers scale ($20 at Walmart) and it worked well for me for a long time in college until I broke it in a move. I just don't understand how a scale knows your body fat % so to me that is a waste because I would always be thinking if it is really right or not....
  • NCchar130
    NCchar130 Posts: 955 Member
    I also bought the EatSmart Precision scale off of Amazon. I think it was right at $29 and qualified for free shipping. It came in 2 days and I love it. I got really great reviews on Amazon and it sounds like the company stands behind their product.
  • ktaqt3399
    ktaqt3399 Posts: 141 Member
    thanks for the advice
  • SHHitsKaty
    SHHitsKaty Posts: 301
    I have a Taylor digital scale from Meijer that was about $30 as well. It's supposedly the "Biggest Loser" scale or has something about Biggest Loser on it. I just bought it because it was the nicest one for the price I wanted. Works just fine for me and comes with it's own limited warranty.
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Mine is a weight watcher's brand, I got it at Bed, Bath & Beyond. I can't remember how much it cost, somewhere around $30.
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