The technology behind weighing scales have developed the since the 3rd Century BC from the Baht scale. It went over and beyond the spring balance to even pocket scales. With people checking their weights weekly on diet plans, having a good bathroom scale has become inevitable for any household. They are being made of exotic materials like wood, bamboo, and leather.
Bamboo scales are preferred for their toughness as unlike glass, it can withstand extreme weights. With such an immense weight-bearing capacity, the product is comparatively light weight. Bamboo is a highly renewable vegetation and grows quickly. It is also easy to maintain as it can be wiped clean. Let us look at the top 5 Bamboo Scales.
1. Escali ECO 157 Kitchen Scale
The kitchen is the most celebrated place in the house and with a bamboo scale, you add to the elegance of the kitchen. It is priced reasonably at $23 and is made of natural bamboo. You can weigh up to 15 pounds and has an astounding accurate rate of 0.1 ounces. It comes with a lifetime limited warranty and has tare and hold options.
Pros
* Easy conversion to metric measurement. Can be used to measure in various units like grams, milliliters, ounces, pounds ounces and fluid ounces.
* It keeps a record of the previous setting unit.
* Touch sensitive tap buttons.
* Prolonged battery life.
Cons
* Needs calibration with usage.
* Tare button is placed on the weight-bearing surface making it very difficult to tare the scale.
* Very sensitive surface. Even a slight tap will lead to weight changes.
2. Sabatier Bamboo Digital Kitchen Scale
It gives precise measurement till 0.05 ounce. The scale is thin and space saving. It can measure in grams, ounce, milliliters, and pounds. The sensor technology gives accurate readings. Button mechanism eliminates the sensitivity issue faced by touch screen digital scales.
Pros
* It comes in 6 modes of unit systems.
* There are specific weighing modes for water and milk.
* Easy to operate Tare button allows you to measure the ingredient without adding the weight of the container that is used to hold.
* Reasonably priced at $30
Cons
* Being lightweight and slim, the scale tends to move when the buttons are pressed.
* Not waterproof.
3. Eco4us Bamboo Bathroom Scale
The bamboo design blends in with our interior décor and being thick it can be stored away in a cupboard. It weighs in both pounds and kilograms. It operates on lithium metal batteries. The price is also soft on the pocket at $26.
Pros
* Light weight. Weighs only about 2.7 pounds.
* Lit digital display with big numbers. This makes it easier to read the number even in the dark.
* Easy to use the unit button which makes it possible to switch between pounds and kilograms.
Cons
* Should be used on a flat surface to give a correct measurement. The small difference in the surface will give an inappropriate reading.
* Cannot be used in a wet area.
4. RedRock Bamboo Weighing Scale
RedRock scale can weigh up to 180 kg/ 400lb. With a dimension of 12 by 12 inches, there is enough leg space on the scale.
Pros
* Auto on and off function. When you step onto the scale, it goes on automatically and switches off when you step down.
* The scale sends low battery and overload indication signals.
* The display screen is 1.2 inch and large enough to enable easy viewing of the digits.
* Looks great that it can be placed as a piece of décor and you don’t have to hide it under a cupboard.
Cons
* Small weight fluctuation was noticed when the person stood away from the center of the scale.
* Some customers faced the problem of the need for frequent calibration.
5. Wasserstein Bamboo Weighing Scale.
The scale is made of original bamboo with a weighing capacity of 400 lb. it consists of 4 highly accurate sensors that give a precise reading. There is no lag time to read the value. You can just step on and read the value. The best part is that it comes with a lifetime warranty. So, you can purchase risk-free.
Pros
* Discount available when bought together with other Wasserstein products.
* Space saving
Cons
* Changing the value requires you to use the button near the battery cover.
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