Original models of compact scales for the kitchen

Experienced housewives know: to prepare an amazing dough or a culinary masterpiece, you need an accurate dosage of all the ingredients, and only a kitchen scale can help. Manufacturers from different countries produce mechanical or electronic products with touch controls, it is quite difficult to choose the best option in a wide assortment. But there is a solution - read this article carefully, you may find answers to all your questions.

Manufacturers

In Europe, the best kitchen scale is from Soehnle, Germany. This year it will celebrate its anniversary - 150 years since its foundation, its products for weighing products are Swiss precision and meticulous, high-quality assembly. Domestic manufacturers Polaris, Redmond and Vitek are very popular in the Russian market, but many users think that the second option from an American company is a tricky marketing move to attract a mass customer.

Supra, Japan enjoys a well-deserved reputation among Russian consumers for its high quality and reliability. European well-known companies such as Unit, Austria are gaining weight and authority; BUGATTI from Italy; Vigor, Hungary and the English brand Lumme, still unknown to customers, today owned by STINGRAY from St. Petersburg. Many models have fairly similar characteristics, and budget options are not inferior to famous products.

Varieties

Culinary weight meters play a different role in the kitchen: they are used to prepare almost every dish or from time to time. Scales for use in the kitchen can be used not only when weighing food, but also in similar cases:

• accurate metering of doses of food additives;
• various spices for homemade preserves;
• strict availability of ingredients to every gram of dietary food.

If you carefully study the classification, then you can choose the best option for your kitchen.
By the nature of the weighing, all scales are divided into:

1. Mechanical devices - this type is familiar to every user, they are considered quite reliable and tested. The principle of operation is simple: under the mass of the product, the spring is compressed, and the arrow connected with it indicates the weight, moving along the scale. Such products are not very expensive and can withstand a solid weight load. Available with or without a bowl.
2. The electronic version can be compared with a mini-computer, they are equipped with displays, which indicate the exact mass in grams and other necessary information.

If the question is, what kind of balance is electronic or mechanical, it is better to consider their differences:

1. Automatic shutdown. It works if you do not use the scales for a long time, this is done so that the batteries do not discharge.
2. Some models are activated by clicking on the platform and do not have a special button.
3. The option of zeroing containers allows you to weigh the product separately from its capacity.
4. Phased weighing allows you to find out the weight of each added component, zeroing the results of the previous indicator.
5. Some models from the smart device category are capable of folding and delivering the total weight of a dish after adding the last ingredient.
6. Digital displays can count the calories of each weighed product, which is very important for people who monitor their own weight.

Functionality affects the final price of the product, but even the most inexpensive and primitive electronic table devices showing only the weight of food products are much more accurate than the mechanical version.

By application:

• production mechanisms - are used in large kitchens of restaurants, canteens, cafes, where it is necessary to weigh large volumes of incoming products, and to know the exact weight of the output;
• professional ones are used by culinary specialists to prepare exquisite masterpieces, where the ingredients are added in milligrams and there are very strict restrictions, they are small but very accurate;
• household devices are used everywhere, they are most often called home scales, they can be for general use, for example, to weigh yarn; These include many models of kitchen scales.

By the principle of location:

• floor option;
• desktop products;
• wall scales.

The third type - the most stylish devices, are considered an adornment of any kitchen, and electronic options can show time and temperature.

According to the materials of the manufacture of a common body or bowl:

• made of plastic or composite materials;
• various metals or their alloys;
• glass.

The final view has two subsections:

1. Products with a monolithic case made of tempered glass, and other parts are made of plastic or metal.
2. Glass is combined with other components, such as wood or metal.

Good performance with electronic scales with a shockproof glass surface and touch control is the perfect combination for the kitchen, it is resistant to various loads, you can put hot kitchen utensils on the platform without consequences.

How to choose a kitchen scale

Specialists in the mechanics of weighing have developed recommendations that will help you make the right selection of these necessary household items:

1. In the first place is the type of device that we already talked about in the previous section.
2. The design is a bowl, a platform and a measuring spoon. The first option is appropriate for frequent weighing of bulk and liquid products, but the volume of the tank is significantly limited. In the second case, you can weigh any large-sized product, and a spoon is ideal for weighing spices, salt, soda, etc.
3. Maximum load - common models can weigh from 2 to 15 kg, while taking into account the fact that the balance for a large mass has a large error. It has been found out from practice that the indicated limit is quite enough for the house.
4. Inaccuracy of weighing or error - for mechanical products it is 10-50 g, and electronic can be mistaken no more than 1-2 years.
5. Fluid volume. Many models can weigh not only in grams and kg, but also determine the weight in milligrams, for example, vegetable oil, juices or other liquids.
6. The calorie counter is useful to those people who are forced to eat on a strict diet, as well as the sequential weighing function.
7. The built-in clock is a necessary option for the kitchen, the dial appears on the display after weighing.
8. The thermometer is not available on all models, because it is not used much by housewives in everyday life.

The following facts are also important:

• you need to buy such models where the bowl does not fasten firmly - it can be removed for high-quality washing or replaced if necessary with more flat dishes;
• compact models are considered ideal;
• the case of any metal is always more durable than plastic;
• accuracy depends on the accuracy of the balance.

With the help of a home device, you can check the honesty of market traders.
Each consumer is interested in the question of how much modern models cost - we will talk about this in detail in the next section, where products are presented, many of which are participants in international ratings of kitchen scales.

Top best models

Electronic

Beurer KS 48

The first place in the nomination quality-price, large display, original design, weighing limits up to 5 kg, accuracy up to 1 g, dimensions 240x180x17 mm, cost from 1,200 rubles. Warranty for 3 years, service life up to 5 years, manufacturer Germany.

StarWind SSK3354 / 3358/3359

The average price is 805 ₽, the case is plastic, the platform is made of tempered glass, up to 5 kg, dimensions 180x150x15 mm, a CR2032 battery, weight 350 g. Warranty 12 months, domestic development, made at the factory in China.

SUPRA BSS-4077

The average price of a model from the Middle Kingdom is 490 rubles, on it you can weigh from 2 g to 5 kg, powered by 2 AAA batteries, there is a charge indicator, automatic shutdown, dimensions 180x220x30 mm.

Caso L15

The price is from 2650 ₽, the maximum possible weight is up to 15 kg, accuracy up to a gram, 4 batteries of type AA or LR 6, the case and platform are made of stainless steel, dimensions 310x265x25 mm, weight 1.2 kg. 1 year warranty made in China.

Beurer KS 38

Another model from a German company at a price of 1700 rubles, the diameter of the glass bowl is 150 mm, sequential weighing, up to a maximum of 5 kg, the case is made of plastic of special strength, dimensions 195x150x30 mm, product weight 0.608 kg, powered by a 3V lithium battery, type CR 2032 36 months warranty.

Title	Beurer KS 48	StarWind SSK3354 / 3358/3359	SUPRA BSS-4077	Caso L15	Beurer KS 38
Dimensions (WxDxH)	240x180x17 mm	180x150x15 mm	180x220x30 mm	310x265x25 mm	195x150x31 mm
Platform material	glass	glass	steel	steel	glass
Maximum load	5 kg	5 kg	5 kg	15 kg	5 kg
Measurement accuracy	1 g	1 g	1 g	1 g	1 g
Additional Information	digits height 12mm	plastic case	plastic case	there is a reboot indication	there is an automatic shutdown, the case is plastic
Price	from 1200 rub.	from 600 rub.	from 440 rub.	from 2999 rub.	from 1650 rub.

Mechanical

Wesco 322204

Mechanical scales at a price of 6 190 ₽ from the German company Westermann & Co, which has been manufacturing various kitchen products for 150 years. The bowl and case are made of durable steel, the load is up to 4 kg, accuracy is 20 g. The clock and scales are in one bottle, the first run on two AA batteries, dimensions 150x130x270 mm, weight 2.2 kg.

SUPRA BSS-4050

The average cost is 409 rubles, the body and bowl are made of transparent plastic, the load is not more than 5 kg, accuracy up to 50 g, manual adjustment. The mass of a product is 330 g. A budget option from China.

Lumme LU-1302

The budget model of the development of the company from the UK Marta Trade Inc costs from 180 ₽, the bowl and the body are made of plastic, three primary colors: white, blue and green. The load is not more than 5 kg, measurement accuracy up to 40 g, service life two years, made in China.

DELTA KSA-105

The budget version of the scales from Chinese craftsmen, the average cost is 484 rubles, a bowl and a case made of plastic: white, red, blue or green.Up to 10 kg, graduation price 50 g, precise zero setting.

Axion BKE-21

Budget model from 350 ₽, the maximum weight for weighing 5 kg, dividing by 50 g, the body and the rectangular bowl with a spout for pouring loose ingredients are made of durable plastic. Warranty for 6 months, manufacturer China.

Title	Wesco 322204	SUPRA BSS-4050	Lumme LU-1302	DELTA KSA-105	Axion BKE-21
Type of	mechanical	mechanical	mechanical	mechanical	mechanical
Bowl material	steel	plastic	plastic	plastic	plastic
Maximum load	4 kg	5 kg	5 kg	10 kg	5 kg
Measurement accuracy	20 g	50 g	40 g	50 g	50 g
Additional Information	scales on one side, watches with a second hand on the other; the watch is powered by 2 AA batteries; different body colors	manual adjustment and zeroing	color: white, green, removable bowl not removable	plastic case	plastic case
Price	from 6190 rub.	from 261 rub.	from 206 rub.	from 373 rub.	from 860 rub.

Electronic scales with a bowl

SUPRA BSS-4095

The average cost is 1,010 rubles, accuracy to a gram, maximum 5 kg, there is a timer and a thermometer, indicators: overload and charging AA batteries, the volume of the bowl is 2.5 l, steel, rugged case. Dimensions 215x215x145 mm, made in China.

UNIT UBS-2153

The model of the Austrian company UNIT Handels costs from $ 880, a sturdy steel case, a stainless steel bowl holds up to 800 ml of liquid products, two 1.5V AA / AAA batteries, LCD display, measurements in kg, ml, pounds and ounces. Indicator of overload and battery charge, there is a function of measuring containers, service life of up to 10 thousand measurements, but not more than 5 years from the date of purchase.

Vitesse VS-601

The French company is considered a leader in the production of kitchen utensils and small appliances made of stainless steel, its new model of scales at a price of 2 185 rubles made a stir among consumers. Measurement in kilograms and pounds, up to 5 kg, accuracy up to one gram, volume of a bowl made of steel 2 l, battery indicator, clock and even a timer.

Maxwell MW-1451

Another Chinese miracle at an average price of 1 020 ₽, load up to 5 kg,
accuracy up to 1 g, volume measurement, CR2032 battery included, 0.8 L bowl and housing made of high-strength food-grade plastic. Experts attribute this model to the best scales with a consistent weighing system.

Polaris PKS 0323DL

Domestic development at a price of 1,000 rubles, up to 3.2 kg, a removable bowl with a capacity of 700 ml, a 45x15 mm display, 2x1.5V batteries, AAA class, a case and a bowl made of food-grade plastic. There is an indication of overload and battery charge, dimensions 140x170x25 mm, warranty for 12 months, service life 3 years.

Title	SUPRA BSS-4095	UNIT UBS-2153	Vitesse VS-601	Maxwell MW-1451	Polaris PKS 0323DL
Type of	electronic	electronic	electronic	electronic	electronic
Platform material	steel	steel	steel	plastic	plastic
Maximum load	5 kg	5 kg	5 kg	5 kg	3 kg
Measurement accuracy	1 g	1 g	1 g	1 g	1 g
Additional Information	there is a thermometer	there is tarocompensation	Convert kilograms to pounds; temperature sensor	bowl volume 0.8 l	dimensions 140x170x25 mm, 0.7 l bowl
Price	from 1030 rub.	from 845 rub.	from 2389 rub.	from 890 rub.	from 809 rub.

With a spoon

ENDEVER KS-510S

A model from the Middle Kingdom, the average cost is 540 ₽, a product with a removable measuring spoon, the load is not more than 300 g, accuracy up to one gram. Power: two AAA batteries, indication of charge and overload, auto power off when the user is idle and the function of storing weight. Material - plastic, dimensions 230x30x30 mm, weight 110 g.

ENDEVER KS-513

This model in stores can be purchased at a price of 410 rubles, the product itself weighs only 60 g, has a fairly compact size 22x22x50 mm, case material - an alloy of plastic and metal, accuracy to grams. LCD display and automatic shutdown, 2x1.5V, class AA, 2 year warranty, China manufacturer.

Vigor HX-8211

Hungarian specialists were pleased with the compact model with a cost of from 449 ₽, 2 AAAx1.5 V, a load of not more than 300 g, the volumes of liquid ingredients of dishes can be measured. LCD display shows accurate weight up to 1 g, convenient housing.

CENTEK CT-2460

The review is completed by the Chinese model of scales with a measuring spoon at an average price of 559 rubles, weighing maximum 0.3 kg, accuracy 0.5 g, there is a function for subtracting the tare mass, two AAA batteries. Units of measure: gram, pound and ounce. Backlit display. Service life no more than 3 years, with proper use.

Title	ENDEVER KS-510S	ENDEVER KS-513	Vigor HX-8211	CENTEK CT-2460
Type of	electronic, with a spoon	electronic, with a spoon	electronic, with a spoon	electronic, with a spoon
Spoon material	plastic	plastic	plastic	plastic
Maximum load	0.3 kg	0.3 kg	0.3 kg	0.3 kg
Measurement accuracy	1 g	1 g	1 g	0.5 g
Additional Information	weight storage function	there is a wall mount, size - 22x230x5 mm	units - kg, pound, oz., g, ml	Tariff compensation, battery indicator
Price	from 420 rub.	from 540 rub.	from 500 rub.	from 490 rub.

findings

The range of kitchen scales is so diverse that it is quite difficult for the consumer to choose the best option: all have almost the same characteristics, with rare exceptions. Impressive are the original mini scales with a spoon to measure up to a gram of ingredients in Asian recipes for exotic dishes.