A Very good and compact item. Easy to alter from ounces to grams.

A quite exceptional piece of kit. Easy to read and, importantly, calibrate. If like me you use an old fashioned ceramic mixing bowl, the ability to set this on the scales and zero it out is a godsend. I have other scales which do the same thing, but which error code anything over 2Kg. Given that my bowl weighs almost a Kilo, this can be a problem. It wipes clean easily and sits on its side so can easily be put on the shelf with the flour etc. So why not 5 stars? Activating the battery is a pain. It may just have been me but the "tab" to pull out and start the battery working, ripped and I spent an hour with tweezers and pliers getting it going. If this hadn't happened, then easily a 5 Star review.

This seemed good while it was working. Very easy to use, including the add & weigh function.However, the original battery lasted about two weeks, during which time it was used twice. We thought it was probably just a defective battery so we put a new one in. That also lasted for about the same length of time and number of uses.We have gone back to using our old mechanical kitchen scales.They don't look as nice as this one but at least they work.

There is usually these days not a lot to choose between kitchen scales as most give readings in different units and allow the resetting of the weight to allow further ingredients to be weighed and added to an existing bowl.Choice often comes down to size, appearance and clarity of display and on all these counts the Master Class digital scales score highly. A wide solid base, easy to use and read display and pleasing appearance with a stainless steel weighing plate all make this a very attractive proposition and ordinarily I would have given it a 5/5.However our test unit appeared to develop a fault as the weighing mechanism, initially consistently accurate, suddenly started giving readings varying by +\- 10%. If this had been a normal purchase, we would have returned it for a replacement as the scales are ideal for kitchen life and my wife, a keen amateur baker, gave them a resounding thumbs up.

There is usually these days not a lot to choose between kitchen scales as most give readings in different units and allow the resetting of the weight to allow further ingredients to be weighed and added to an existing bowl.

Choice often comes down to size, appearance and clarity of display and on all these counts the Master Class digital scales score highly. A wide solid base, easy to use and read display and pleasing appearance with a stainless steel weighing plate all make this a very attractive proposition and ordinarily I would have given it a 5/5.

However our test unit appeared to develop a fault as the weighing mechanism, initially consistently accurate, suddenly started giving readings varying by +\- 10%. If this had been a normal purchase, we would have returned it for a replacement as the scales are ideal for kitchen life and my wife, a keen amateur baker, gave them a resounding thumbs up.

There is not a lot that a set of scales can do - and these scales pretty much do it all. They are quite small - the weighting platform is about 20cm by 14cm and the overal dimensions are 20cm by 18.5cm. Pleasant to look at - they'll look the part in any kitchen.There are two buttons - one for on/off and reset to zero - and one for changing units between grams, fluid ounces, pounds and ounces and millitres. They turn off automatically after a minute or so.It is simple to use - the On/Off/TARE button is used to zero the display. For example if you want to weigh flour you'll need a bowl first. Once the empty bowl is placed on the scales the TARE button will reset display to zero. Adding some flour will then display the flour weight - ignoring the bowl. This can be repeated - so having added 400g of flour, reset to zero again and add the next ingredient - e.g. 100g of sugar.Removal of items can also lead to a negative display. For example add 200g and reset to zero. Remove 100g and the display will show -100g - which is logical and could be helpful.There are a couple of simple rules of use - don't turn it on with something weighing more than 1500g sitting on the scales - this will display "Out2" (however this only requires removal and adding again). Don't immerse it in liquid - it's not waterproof and doing so is likely to be terminal!I've run various tests and comparisons using another set of scales and items of known (or at least stated) weights. In all cases the result appears to be accurate.In summary - the weighing platform could perhaps be a little larger - and ditto for the unit display (lb/oz, ml, g, fl.oz) - however the format of the display generally makes it pretty obvious which unit is being used. However it is good looking, easy to use and in my opinion accurate.

There is not a lot that a set of scales can do - and these scales pretty much do it all. They are quite small - the weighting platform is about 20cm by 14cm and the overal dimensions are 20cm by 18.5cm. Pleasant to look at - they'll look the part in any kitchen.

There are two buttons - one for on/off and reset to zero - and one for changing units between grams, fluid ounces, pounds and ounces and millitres. They turn off automatically after a minute or so.

It is simple to use - the On/Off/TARE button is used to zero the display. For example if you want to weigh flour you'll need a bowl first. Once the empty bowl is placed on the scales the TARE button will reset display to zero. Adding some flour will then display the flour weight - ignoring the bowl. This can be repeated - so having added 400g of flour, reset to zero again and add the next ingredient - e.g. 100g of sugar.

Removal of items can also lead to a negative display. For example add 200g and reset to zero. Remove 100g and the display will show -100g - which is logical and could be helpful.

There are a couple of simple rules of use - don't turn it on with something weighing more than 1500g sitting on the scales - this will display "Out2" (however this only requires removal and adding again). Don't immerse it in liquid - it's not waterproof and doing so is likely to be terminal!

I've run various tests and comparisons using another set of scales and items of known (or at least stated) weights. In all cases the result appears to be accurate.

In summary - the weighing platform could perhaps be a little larger - and ditto for the unit display (lb/oz, ml, g, fl.oz) - however the format of the display generally makes it pretty obvious which unit is being used. However it is good looking, easy to use and in my opinion accurate.

Great item. Very easy to use. Yes, they're computerised, but facility is kept obvious and simple. There are two buttons: one works both the on/off, and a reset facility, making it super simple to weigh consecutive ingredients into a bowl - and the other (marked 'unit') enables you to toggle between ml, ounces, kg, etc.The scale area is 7.5 x 5.5 inches, which is plenty big enough, and it has no problems with bowl bases which might exceed that. Balance isn't even an issue - because these scales are flat, and sit less than 1cm high. They're stainless steel and heavy-duty glass, so nice and tough and easy to clean. Power-wise, the scales take a large watch battery - and will auto-turn-off after 2 minutes to save power. One is included at purchase, so you're good to go.Highly recommended for those of all ages.

On paper, the "Master Class 5 kg Stainless Steel Digital Kitchen Scales, Silver" has little or nothing to distinguish itself from many other models of which some bear the long-established name of Salter and others lesser-known. It shares the typical 5Kg/11 lb weight limit within Metric and Imperial systems and also offers the same system of volume prediction as others and for which Salter use the term 'aquatronics'. It is also of the common two-button design with one allowing choices between the various weight and volume options it offers and the other for power, zero reset and Tare. Unsurprisingly, as with almost every other digital scale currently available, it is Chinese-made.It is of a thin flat design, requiring very little storage space if stored on edge between cookery books, or it can be stored in a drawer or left out provided sufficient worktop space exists. The plattern is glass and easy to wipe down if something is spilt on it. Operation is simple and dependent upon a single and readily available CR-2032 large button cell which should give up to about 18 months of use before needing to be replaced. For some commodities, weighing directly on the plattern will be possible but a bowl or jug will be required for most. The scales can be zeroed with the bowl on board, an ingredient added and the scales re-zeroed for subsequent additions - this is the Tare or add-and-weigh function.The display window is reasonably large with near-to full-size digits; there is no backlighting so reasonable room illumination is essential. The Units button scans through a standard selection of options - g, fl oz, lbs, oz and finally ml. There are no 'combo' settings that may offer lbs and oz or litres but they are only occasionally available with certain models only.The scales stabilise almost immediately upon powering up and its readings are just as fast and completely stable. It actually puts to shame the more expensive models as well as those from the 'top' brand whose products regularly fail to meet the expected standards. T

On paper, the "Master Class 5 kg Stainless Steel Digital Kitchen Scales, Silver" has little or nothing to distinguish itself from many other models of which some bear the long-established name of Salter and others lesser-known. It shares the typical 5Kg/11 lb weight limit within Metric and Imperial systems and also offers the same system of volume prediction as others and for which Salter use the term 'aquatronics'. It is also of the common two-button design with one allowing choices between the various weight and volume options it offers and the other for power, zero reset and Tare. Unsurprisingly, as with almost every other digital scale currently available, it is Chinese-made.

It is of a thin flat design, requiring very little storage space if stored on edge between cookery books, or it can be stored in a drawer or left out provided sufficient worktop space exists. The plattern is glass and easy to wipe down if something is spilt on it. Operation is simple and dependent upon a single and readily available CR-2032 large button cell which should give up to about 18 months of use before needing to be replaced. For some commodities, weighing directly on the plattern will be possible but a bowl or jug will be required for most. The scales can be zeroed with the bowl on board, an ingredient added and the scales re-zeroed for subsequent additions - this is the Tare or add-and-weigh function.

The display window is reasonably large with near-to full-size digits; there is no backlighting so reasonable room illumination is essential. The Units button scans through a standard selection of options - g, fl oz, lbs, oz and finally ml. There are no 'combo' settings that may offer lbs and oz or litres but they are only occasionally available with certain models only.

The scales stabilise almost immediately upon powering up and its readings are just as fast and completely stable. It actually puts to shame the more expensive models as well as those from the 'top' brand whose products regularly fail to meet t

This is a nicely designed kitchen scale. I like the fact that it is more easily stored than traditional scales. The scale requires a lithium battery, but this is supplied, so set up and use is quick. You can weigh directly on the surface (e.g. fruit or vegetables)or you can place a receptacle on the scale to weigh flour or other powders.

Two things stand out about this scale; compact size so takes upa minimum of drawer space, and it uses a button battery which to me i s less faff than the usual AAAs or AAs. It weighs up to 5kg and Ive used it for post weighing as well as food; if you have a large o r awkward parcel just put a sturdy mug on the scale, zero it and balance the parcel on top. Easier to read the display then.I wont be going back to my picturesque but inaccurate beam scale now.

Very reasonably-priced scales for your kitchen. It looks streamlined and attractive and comes with a battery installed, ready to use. Clearly readable display, as long as you don't cover it up! Several functions (add and weigh seems to be very useful, in that it will measure what you add in to a bowl separately as you go along, rather than having to weigh out, then add). Works well and has a nice wipeable surface.Recommended.

Very reasonably-priced scales for your kitchen. It looks streamlined and attractive and comes with a battery installed, ready to use. Clearly readable display, as long as you don't cover it up! Several functions (add and weigh seems to be very useful, in that it will measure what you add in to a bowl separately as you go along, rather than having to weigh out, then add). Works well and has a nice wipeable surface.

Recommended.

There's not much to complain about this scale at this price: It's well made and attractive, and has all the latest functions, including liquid measuring and an add and weigh function, so that you can put a mixing bowl on the platform and weigh your ingredients as you add them. It has a 9' inch square platform with a wipe clean surface, a large digital readout, simple controls, and rubber feet to save your surfaces. Powered by a lithium coin battery, included. A fine scale at a reaonable price.

I have assorted digital scales around the house. one for letters and packets, one in my workshop, a nice little folding device that lives in the knife drawer. They all work very well.However this scale is well above the others. It is very neat and flat, so thin that it could easily be stored in the shelf with cookery books. It has a much larger platform than the others. The range of units that it will measure is much wider as it includes fluid ounces and millilitres and selecting them is quick and easy. IT will also weigh more than the average scale with a top limit of 5 kg. I am not sure how often home cooks need to weigh that amount but I can see it being taken to my workshop for the ocasional job there.The buttons to switch on and select the unit of measurement are just "touch buttons," No gaps for anything to get into.This is an excellent unit at a great price.