Unfortunately, not all product reviews can be great reviews. Sometimes they’re just average. Such is the case with the Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale by EatSmart.

I must start off by saying that this scale does have some good features;

Most importantly, the scale does work. We tested the tare function with both a coffee mug and bowl, plus the addition/subtraction of various liquids and food solids. No issues, and measurements were always accurate.

We also tested various food substances with pre-set weight measurements (as stated on the food’s package), and the scale held up to its claim of being accurate to +-1 gram. For example, a 28-gram square of baking chocolate was indeed 28 grams according to the scale.

So for these reasons, I think the product does the job as intended and for that I give it a “Fair” rating.

It also comes with a Calorie Factor book which helps users quickly calculate the calories in many common foods with the use of the scale. A bit gimmicky for my tastes, but still helpful if you’re into that sort of thing. I also like the variety of color options (available in white, red, silver and white chrome).

What keeps me from giving this scale a “Great” review is the quality and price.

After handling the product, several of my fellow testers (friends who happened to be at the house that day) commented that it looked and felt a bit cheap, and questioned the long-term durability. It’s very light and all components appear to be made of lower-grade plastic – even the top “chrome” weighing portion of the scale, which I normally see as being made of glass or stainless steel.

For $44.95 (regular price), I would expect higher-quality craftsmanship. Even at the current sale price of $25, I still think it’s too high a price to pay. Perhaps my aesthetic expectations are too high, but each of the 4 testers echoed the same sentiments. I’m also not absolutely confident that it would hold up to vigorous or long-term use, though I would need to test it for much longer in order to accurately state that.

In summary, the product worked as intended, so if you’re mostly concerned with function and need a basic kitchen scale, the Eatsmart Precision Pro does the trick. If you’re like myself and expect a bit more for your money, you may be slightly disappointed.

EatSmart Precision Pro

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