Today with all the varieties and features of digital scales, it is no wonder that many people are trading in their old mechanical scales for the modern digital variety. This is no surprise since the digital scales have so many different functions. There are nonetheless those who say that they have no use for all the extra functions, but it is still a good investment. It is also nice to have these new functions since you never know if you’ll want or need them down the line.
When deciding on which digital bathroom scale to purchase, a lot will depend on what your needs are going to be. A common question that people ask is what the differences are between the various types of digital scales. For starters, it is a fact that the higher end scales are capable of many more things and have a lot of features that the lower end scales don’t have.
So without further delay, here are a few bathroom scales that you can choose among. Once you read over these descriptions you can determine whether you need a high end one or a low end one. Just remember that the final decision is totally up to you.
The first scale to discuss has an on off feature so you do not have to wait for it to start and it has a vinyl mat. This one is called the Taylor 7330 Digital Lithium Bathroom Scale. This particular scale can read in either pounds or kilograms and has a weight capacity up to 350 pounds. It uses a lithium battery which usually last for about two years and is affordable for most. This type of battery costs about thirty dollars.
Next up is the Taylor 7523 which is a slightly higher model than the last Taylor that we had a look at. It is made of tempered glass and is accurate up to 400 lbs. It also has a blue back light which is great for those times when you just don’t want to turn the bathroom light on. Other features include instant on and a 1.5 inch LCD readout. This one will cost you around fifty dollars. A little more expensive than the last, but it is prettier.
The next to discuss is a very durable and water resistant scale manufactured by Summit with the model number S6600. It boasts of a weight capacity of up to 660 pounds and comes with an AC adapter and is therefore both portable and fixed. The price of this digital scale will be roughly $200.00. This scale can be used by several people since it is capable of recognizing each person.
You can now see that low and middle end scales are basically alike with few differences, but when you get to the higher end models there are several more features. As far as weight, the high end scales will accommodate much heavier users and in the end you should choose the one having the features you need.
