Scale reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 153 Reddit reviews across 36 subreddits and 53 posts to rank the best Scale brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/espresso, r/pourover, r/crawling, r/Garmin, r/Ultralight. Top-rated brands include Timemore (4.2/5), Renpho (4.4/5), Amazon (4.1/5).
Stats
Reviews153
Subreddits36
Posts53
Brands62
Products82
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#1
Timemore
4.2
(19)
"Timemore black mirror FTW"
"I love my Timemore Mini."
"Why not use like 20$ on a Timemore nano?"
"Timemore Black Mirror Nano (I use and love it)."
"Stick to the timemore, but get a mini or a nano whatever you get the better deal."
"Can highly recommend Timemore mini scale."
"If you want to move up a step in quality, check out Timemore, SearchPean and MHW-3BOMBER mini scales."
"Timemore Mini from AliExpress. Should be under $50"
"I like the Timemore black mirror and a few Amazon cheaper scales."
"I had that for a couple years before I got a Timemore Black Mirror and it's reliable, if a bit light and plasticky."
#2
Renpho
4.4
(14)
"Lost of people seem to like their Renpho scales"
"Its everything a scale can have, it connects to Bluetooth, records everything including Body-fat percentage, BMI, water muscle and skeleton weight."
"I really like my Renpho Smart Scales and the free app. Gives you all your metrics which comes with an explanation of why they're measured alongside a guide to low/average/high ranges etc."
"I have had it for 4 years now."
"Renpho scales are awesome and come with an app."
"Check out Renpho smart scales."
"This is mine... never use any of the smart bluetooth whatever features, but it is accurate."
"The Renpho digital scale displays the data in W, M, 3M, Y, All views."
"I next bought a much cheaper Renpho one off Amazon and it’s actually been great. Seems pretty accurate."
"Got the Renpho from Amazon with WiFi, after reading a lot of reviews on Whithings and others."
#3
Amazon
4.1
(10)
"I’ve had a few scales that stop working and this by far is the best one! Worth the money!"
"I love my scale. It is much more accurate and reliable than more expensive ones I’ve had in the past."
"I got a kitchen scale. Some Amazon special for like 15 or 20$usd. Works fine."
"I honestly just use a kitchen gram scale off Amazon. I found one for like $15."
"I just use a cheap $10 kitchen scale from Amazon, I've had the same one for years."
"This is a great value option that fits."
"This is the one I got through Amazon. I've been happy with the app and the things I can track."
"Go to Amazon and search bird scale there is one that calculates it for you and has a perch."
"Dd54 grinder and any cheap 0.01 g scales from Amazon!"
"I wouldn't say it's the best lol. But it weighs up to 400lbs and has done just fine weighing my small packages that are only a few ounces."
#4
Withings
4.0
(10)
"I also find it more accurate than the Fitbit aria so very pleased."
"This scale measures weight, body fat, muscle mass, water percentage, and bone mass."
"I have a Withings Scale and I see it on Amazon for $99."
"It is a new model, costs around 90-100 EUR, integrates with MF via Health Connect no issues."
"I am considering to use a withings scale in the future."
"I ended up spending a lot for a Withings scale."
"The Dexa scan was only a few percent off from the Withings scale, indicating good accuracy."
"Withings works fine."
"I probably wouldn’t buy it again if I could find a better solution."
"The sync with the app always worked like shit until a few weeks ago they dropped an update."
#5
Wacaco
4.4
(8)
"Could not be happier with https://www.wacaco.com/products/exagram-pro at the price"
"I have really been enjoying my Wacaco Exagram Pro I got for Christmas."
"I purchased the new Wacaco Exagram Pro and it is by far my favourite scale."
"Just bought a WACACO Exagram Pro and have been using it a few days."
"I like the WACACO Exagram Pro."
"Try wacaco scale on Amazon. It’s tiny."
"The Wacaco one, it’s cute."
"I bought the Wacaco scale (49.99) and really like it."
#6
Bookoo
4.3
(6)
"If by best, you mean in terms of price, design, and features, then BooKoo Themis."
"BooKoo mini themis I think it's called. Love it."
"The BooKoo Themis is probably the cheapest most value Bluetooth/app enabled coffee scale I know of, and it’s still above $100."
"I’ve been eyeing the Bookoo scale when my black mirror dies."
"Really small, with bluetooth: Bookoo."
"Bookoo Themis, $130 new. I have the Felicita Arc (which is a Lunar copy), and its very decent."
#7
Acaia
5.0
(5)
"Acaia Lunar and never think about it again"
"Get an Acaia lunar and be done with it."
"Very accurate and fast."
"I've been using a Lunar for over 2 years now, and have had no issues with it."
"I use my acaia lunar for small stuff…accurate to 0.01g."
#8
Weightman
4.2
(5)
"I second the "Weightman" scale on Amazon. $13-$15 and it just WORKS."
"The weightman scale off Amazon is pretty good if you want to go very budget (under $20). Very accurate and has a timer function."
"I’ve got my eye on the Weightman recommended by YouTube coffee guy Lance Hedrick."
"The $13 Weightman scale on Amazon has lasted me 2 years."
"The $15 Weightman from Amazon for travelling and the Timemore from Aliexpress for home!"
#9
Garmin
5.0
(4)
"Works flawlessly and I don't need any 3rd-party app."
"The Garmin scale is obviously reliable and accurate."
"There's only one option - Garmin's Index scale"
"It syncs perfectly and I use it to track trends."
#10
SearchPean
4.0
(5)
"I've been happy with the SearchPean Tiny 2S"
"The scale has done well for me, and at not-expensive pricing."
"I've liked my SearchPean Tiny 2S, and would recommend its consideration."
"The scale has worked well for me, and is reasonable-priced."
"I have and like the SearchPean Tiny 2S, with its extra auto modes."
#11
Fuego
4.0
(4)
"No issues so far. halos 1 year na."
"Fuego coffee scale from ali express. It’s super cheap and small."
"Fuego espresso scale from AliExpress."
"They have a scale labeled “fuego” that works great."
#12
MiiCoffee
4.3
(3)
"I recently bought this. Nice and small and the timer starts as soon as drops hit the cup."
"I have the MiiCoffee MiniPress and it’s working out nicely."
"The MiiCoffee Minipress Coffee Scale is great if you're on a budget."
#13
IKAPE
4.0
(3)
"I found the IKAPE Mini Digital Coffee Scale with Timer on Amazon for $33 and it's perfectly fine."
"I use IKAPE Mini Digital Coffee Scale. Looks pretty cool and good feelings."
"IKape has a mini scale on Amazon, works well."
#14
Flytanium
5.0
(2)
"I put the Flytanium copper scales on mine and now it’s an awesome knife."
"Really nice quality too."
#15
Traxxas
4.5
(2)
"The TRX4 is the best trail crawler."
"I'd expect the trx4 is the best, but I haven't kept my eye on much lately."
#16
Varia
4.5
(2)
"Varia Aku is the best value on the market."
"Varia AKU range is good."
#17
FMS
4.5
(2)
"FMS and RC4WD are the best scale trucks, hands down"
"Fms is a good choice."
#18
Tanita
4.5
(2)
"I only use Tanita, it’s a Japanese brand that makes precision scales."
"I just bought a Tanita KD321 scale. They're more expensive but still affordable."
#19
Taylor
4.0
(2)
"The Taylor glass top kitchen scale for $16.99 at Target is really accurate."
"I used a $20 Taylor scale from Walmart for a long time."
#20
Health Sense
4.0
(2)
"I got the Health Sense KS40 a week ago off amazon."
#21
Felicita
4.0
(2)
"Felicita arc…. 99% of an acaia for 45% of the cost."
"Felicita scales are just as good but cheaper."
#22
Brewista
5.0
(1)
"Amazing scale that I used in the high end shops I used to run."
#23
Escali
5.0
(1)
"I like my Escali Primo."
#24
Fairbanks
5.0
(1)
"Love this thing."
#25
Muvna
5.0
(1)
"I bought this Muvna scale after researching a good size for my Gaggia Classic."
#26
Quick Mill
5.0
(1)
"I also have a Quick Mill Pippa and have been using the miicoffee nano for the last year and a half with no complaints."
#27
Element
5.0
(1)
"My element ecto with gatekeeper suspension is awesome and crawls like a beast."
#28
Fellow
5.0
(1)
"Fellow Opus. Excellent grinder for a good price and grinds well for espresso and filter."
#29
ElementRC
5.0
(1)
"The Element Ecto would be the best choice here as it has trai"
#30
Accuteck
5.0
(1)
"I just got an accuteck 8580 for under 30 dollars and it's be absolutely amazing."
#31
Amir
5.0
(1)
"This Amir is the one everyone uses: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DGEWHN4/ up to 3 kg, in 0.1 g increments."
#32
Local Guy
5.0
(1)
"Now I know their weight is 51 grams."
#33
GE
5.0
(1)
"I really like it for tracking, lots of visuals in the app but also a full display if you don’t have your phone at hand."
#34
Ertl
5.0
(1)
"I found a properly scaled school bus from Ertl at a thrift store. School buses are always great for conversion."
#35
Eureka
4.0
(1)
"I got the Eureka one with bluetooth and connected it to bean conqueror."
#36
Hoffen
4.0
(1)
"I use Hoffen scale from Amazon. Works well, has timer too."
#37
Mischief
4.0
(1)
"Check mischief. It's an acaia rip off but it actually works really really well."
#38
MyWeigh
4.0
(1)
"The MyWeigh scales seem to give me very consistent results and have done so for a more than a decade."
#39
OXO
4.0
(1)
"I've seen the OXO scale with the pull-out display recommended in a few places."
#40
Withings Body Scale
4.0
(1)
"I’ve got a whithings body scale it’s good"
#41
Redcat
4.0
(1)
"If he waits until Black Friday im sure itll be down under $250."
#42
Flair
4.0
(1)
"It’s what I use for travelling."
#43
Wltoys
4.0
(1)
"Makes a decent 1/10 for like $180."
#44
Injora
4.0
(1)
"Are pretty cheap and good."
#45
Etekcity
4.0
(1)
"I have an etekcity one from Amazon (the most basic one, like $10-15) for 'regular' amounts."
#46
Maestri House
4.0
(1)
"I have the Maestri House Scale, its tiny and very useful."
#47
Normcore
4.0
(1)
"Normcore does a good job for a small scale that’s made well."
#48
Greater Goods
4.0
(1)
"I have the greater goods digital pocket scale. Works great so far and was only $17."
#49
Neowiegh
4.0
(1)
"Been using the neowiegh from Amazon."
#50
Cross-RC
4.0
(1)
"Something like the Cross-RC XT4 would be a good choice."
#51
Sire
4.0
(1)
"I own the u5 and it is really nice instrument for the money."
#52
Fender
4.0
(1)
"Fender Mustang. I have a JMJ which is a dream, but there are less expensive options."
#53
Ibanez
4.0
(1)
"I've got an Ibanez Mikro and think it is great!"
#54
Gretsch
4.0
(1)
"Another short scale bass you could check out it the Gretsch Junior Jet II."
#55
Rollo
4.0
(1)
"I like scales with a cord attached read out"
#56
Gem
4.0
(1)
"I have the Rollo Shipping Scale for anything over an ounce."
#57
FitTrack
4.0
(1)
"I use and love this one: https://uk.tryfittrack.com/ It connects to the Hume app."
#58
Ohaus
4.0
(1)
"Ohaus CX5200 got it used, super decent Mickey Mouse scale."
#59
Rapala
4.0
(1)
"They were on sale for \~$40 at Amazon until a week or so ago."
#60
Kastking
4.0
(1)
"Kastking one on Amazon https://a.co/d/iS6cxeP."
#61
Berkeley
4.0
(1)
"I use the Berkeley one that costs like $26 at Walmart/Bass Pro and it gets the job done."
#62
AWS
3.0
(1)
"The AWS scale is cheap and small and works, but does not time."
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