Bathroom Scales

You are finally throwing out that hated mechanical scale and considering electronic bathroom scales. Already, you are sure to be getting a huge improvement over the archaic beast that was taking up space in your bathroom. That doesn’t mean you should buy the first electronic scale that matches your shower curtain though! Here are some of the things to consider when buying electronic bathroom scales.

Accuracy: Digital scales are considered much more accurate than mechanical because they don’t rely on springs which can lose tension over time. But there can be program flaws with digital scales that would make readings inaccurate. The best way to test a model is to take your measurement on it several times in a row. The reading should always be the same.

Measurement Range: There are some electronic scales that measure tiny amounts such a gram. Most people don’t require such exact measurements though seeing the small changes of weight can be great motivational tools in a diet. Make sure that the measurement range of a scale fits your needs.

Readability: This seems obvious but make sure that you can read the display! You don’t want to bend over into uncomfortable positions just to figure out what the scale says. Keep in mind your fuzzy vision in the morning when you will likely be weighing yourself. Some more expensive models of electronic bathroom scales feature extra large numbers or backlit LCDs.

Battery Life: Most bathroom electronic scales use AA batteries. There are some models though that are actually solar powered so you never have to worry about keeping extra batteries on hand.

Price: There are several factors that affect price, including all the ones listed above as well as brand name and style. If price is a concern, put a reliable brand name over style. These brands will offer longer warranties and be much more reliable.