NOTE: this review is for the **Black** smaller scale w the silver surface (I have brief comments at the bottom in regards to the glass "Grey" one)
bought this scale specifically to prepare for my next solo backpacking journey. I never thought I'd become a "gram counter" and the day has officially arrived where every gram counts as I push the limits on gear that trades off between price, weight & comfort!
The scale is much smaller than you might think which makes it easy to stow but limits the convenience of weighing larger items. If the item I am weighing is wider than the scale, the reading won't be accurate if you put the item directly on the scale – the ends of "softer" objects (like a tent) end up touching the table because they droop. To solve this, I found a small box, tared it, and put items in it. I also wanted to test pushing the 15kg (33 lbs) limit of the scale so I tried putting a folding table on top of a medium box – it actually works because (1) the table is stiff enough to let the box center all the weight on the scale and (2) you need to elevate the item so you can read the LCD. However, this is when I realized it's a real pain to read the LCD at an angle. Given the weight reading is probably not 100% accurate & plan to weigh items no more than 1kg 90% of the time, I'm willing to overlook the readability of the LCD at an angle. It still would be nice to have a way to adjust its contrast.
A few ppl said it would be nice if there was both a "lb oz" and "oz' unit setting – I agree. I did notice that "fl oz" seems to do the same thing? I haven't tested it extensively because the lack of "oz" encouraged me to take the jump and just go metric (and I live in the states!) – using grams is more accurate and easier to do arithmetic on anyways! but for those who want "total ounces" at least the option to try "fl oz" is there.
I've been using the charge the scale came with & there is no indicator of how much charge is left but it's no biggie – I'm impressed it's still running after maybe 20 hours of use so far?
I got the scale because it has USB-C – which means I can easily plug it in the kitchen if I don't use external batteries (2 heavy duty AAAs are included) or internal battery goes bad a few years down the line (which can't be replaced) So what is on my wish list for the next revision of this product is diverting the cost of the included disposable batteries & internal battery to a charging circuit capable of *not* charging non-rechargeable batteries & being capable of charging a pair of rechargeable AAAs in the unit. Now if this proves too unreliable to identify the type of battery, then go with an industry standard rechargeable like a protected, button-top 18650 (I realize there is also the safety issue of ppl using an unprotected flat-top 18650 so I'll leave it to the company to weigh the pros and cons – I honestly think if there was a removable protected 18650 in the unit, it would just stay there for years until it needed to be replaced (and can be done easily!) – ppl wouldn't fiddle with it until then). The point being is I wish companies would move towards industry-standard, user-replaceable rechargeable batteries so products like this can last well beyond the life of its internal battery & not go in the trash (this is a pet peeve of mine if you haven't guessed!)
the only other thing I want to add is I would have preferred higher sensitivity (less than 1g) over the high weight capacity of 15kg. I didn't realize I had a handful of items that were less than a gram. 100mg (0.1g) sensitivity would have been a bonus.
Now that I've measured out the items in my backpack, I'm now looking forward to seeing how practical it is to set aside my measuring spoons & cups and repeatedly use the tare function for recipes! ideally, this will reduce cleanup! I will update this review once I make one of my favorites & it comes out better than expected 🙂
for the price I paid for this scale, I definitely would recommend it for casual use – it's definitely small enough to throw in a small drawer!
UPDATE: I got a second "crystal" scale for the kitchen because it is a few inches larger than the Black one – more surface area means a more accurate reading for larger items (no need to use a separate container like I have to for the smaller one)
The larger one also looks nicer because it has a glass surface (the silver top on the smaller one smudges super easily). They both have the same exact electronics & recommend the smaller one for traveling and the glass one for at home (eg. in the kitchen). The button text on my large Grey one is definitely hard to read – there isn't enough contrast (white on Black is much better, see photo). I also ran into a small QC issue with the Crystal one – one of the feet is maybe 0.5mm short so it wobbles/rocks every time I push the Tare button, it's slightly annoying but doesn't effect the accuracy of the scale – I don't have this issue with the smaller one. Customer support is excellent – be sure to send them an email to extend your warranty!

If I could give this scale six star rating I would; I just used it to measure the ingredients for sourdough bread and I'm stunned at how simple the scale made the process of measurement. I stumbled upon a really convenient feature for setting the TARE: start with the scale off — place a bowl or cup on the scale, turn it on and the scale automatically sets to 0 — an automatic adjustment to account for the weight of the bowl or cup; then add to the bowl with the amount in grams (or one of the other measurement scales) the amount your recipe needs. If you need to add to the total (for example, 500 g flour then adding 10 g salt the scale will show the total of 510 g). Then remove that container, turn off the scale and place a measuring cup of glass on the scale, turn it on and it's already at TARE 0; add fluid to the cup and place on scale for 500 g warm water; etc. So handy and simple!!!

I needed an accurate scale that could weigh oversized flat items up to 20 pounds (18 kg). I also needed to put the items on a stand so I could see the readout, which is large and bright BTW. I used a ceramic flower pot. I wanted to measure in grams as well as pounds and ounces. Zeroing out the scale with the flower pot on it is easy. And I can switch units on the scale to get all the numbers I want. In case you'd like to know, the stuff inside the bubble wrap is sheets of stained glass.

Love almost everything about it. And its maximum weight acceptance is over 30 pounds! It weighs by the gram, ounce and pounds/ounce. The scale has decent size and of course it has a zero (tare) function. And finally it has a backlight. The only thing I don't care for is that its too quick to auto shutoff so if you're adding/subtracting weight (like flour/sugar) you need to be a mite quick about it or it'll shut off before your task is complete. And of course when you turn it back ON its zeroes out by default! It should either have a function to defeat auto shut off or zeroing by default.

This kitchen scale works perfectly! It’s super accurate and responds quickly when adding ingredients. The display is clear and easy to read, and I love that it has multiple unit options (grams, ounces, pounds, etc.).
It’s lightweight, easy to clean, and doesn’t take up much space on the counter. Perfect for cooking, baking, and meal prep. Highly recommend it for anyone who wants precise measurements at home!

Not used yet. It arrived on time in good condition. I have started baking a lot lately. Most mediterranean bread recipes are in grams. I need the scale to make sure I have correct measurements.

Very sleek kitchen scale. Doesn’t take up much room on a countertop. Great option for use with or without batteries and includes a cord for charging the built in battery. Highly recommended!

I like to scale it's a little touchy but that's expected it's plasticky feeling or not recommend it for heavy duty use like large plates or large objects such as whole chickens big steaks but I like it it's easy to clean it's rechargeable and I think it'll get the job done