Customer Reviews

KINTREX® Precision Bath Scale with an Extra Large Backlit Display, "Sense-On" Technology, and 400 lb Capacity

5 star:		(53)
4 star:		(19)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(18)

 

 

Love it! Exactly what I was looking for...sleek, bright screen and accurate (and affordable!). Make sure to follow the directions if you need to move it around so that you continue to get accurate readings. If you are only interested in weight and not body fat, etc., then this is great. Also, unlike some newer scales, you can just step on and get your weight (no waiting or tapping the scale first). I think the only drawback is that it is glass and therefore a little heavy, but I keep mine in one place for the most part, so no big deal.

This scale is an excellent value -- I've had scales in the past that cost twice as much and didn't like them nearly as well. Here's what I like:

-- Big, bright (blue backlight) display

-- Doesn't "change my weight" if moved to different spots on the floor

-- The flat glass surface makes it very easy to clean. While I recognize that the "textured" surfaces on some scales are probably better if you're in the habit of weighing yourself immediately after taking a shower (i.e., your feet are wet), those surfaces collect dirt in their cracks that over time before largely impossible to remove -- at least for me --, so overall I prefer the flat glass.

-- It's quite thin so it easily tucks up against the wall when cleaning the floor.

Some comments about the lithium batteries: We've had the scale for over 3 months now, and the batteries show no sign of weakening. I'm *thinking* the reason many manufacturers switched to lithiums is the longer "shelf life" -- lithiums take about a decade to self-discharge, whereas regular alkaline batteries will often do so in just 2-3 years... after which they often end up leaking! Given how infrequently *some* scales are used (i.e., the batteries will self-discharge prior to being completely "used up"), perhaps this drove the choice to use lithiums over, e.g., AAs or AAAs? So, while I haven't had a problem, I suppose I would prefer to see this scale use AAAs as well. I use enough electronic widgets with these little "watch batteries" (CR2032) that I bought a tray on eBay at something like $0.50/ea, but I sympathize with the reviewer who ended up spending $8 on a pair -- the big retailers do seem to have *very* hefty margins on these items.

Overall, I think most people will be happier with this scale than most available at half-again to twice the price -- it really is a "diamond in the rough" here on Amazon.

Great looking scale, sleek design and a few nice features. I may have gotten a defect though. I have to weigh myself a minimum of 5 times before it decides on a weight.....and I don't mean it's 1/2 lb. one way or the other. This morning my 1st 5 weigh ins were withing over 20lbs of eachother. I've weighed myself on this scale twice this year and had the same issue both times. It finally settled on a weight that would come up 3 times in a row. I then weighed myself on 2 other scales and it turns out the weight this scale decided on was off by almost 7lbs. (and one of those scales was a doctor's office the day after). Last straw was this morning when I put a 50lb dumbell on it and was told it weighed over 62lbs when i placed it on the scale....and yes this is on a flat, hard surface.

I got a lemon here

I've had this scale for several weeks, so far no complaints at all. I bought this model after another manufacturer's brand (Weighmax) didn't work straight out of the box.

Pros:

- Thin. Clears the 1" gap under the door leading into my tiny bathroom

- Blue backlit big display. Can read no problem without bending forward.

- Sturdy frame. The other brand I tried had a rather flimsy look to its underside. This Kintrex is much more solid feeling.

Cons:

- It seems to weigh me accurately :( Which could be a Pro for you 6 pack sporting people.

I just got it today. It is very sleek, it is not very heavy, it looks great in your bathroom. The scale tells you your weight when you step on it, ounces too! I would encourage anyone who is looking for a cheap good looking scale to get this one. It also comes with the batteries and is a package deal!

This scale has both, excellent features and esthetics. I am very happy with the quality and precision of this scale. I strongly recommend it!

I purchased this scale and it is very nice in appearance. The numbers are lit up very well. It is a little heavy but that is alright. It seems to be accurate and that is what you want in a scale.

I had to return this product. It looks nice but when i stepped on it (wooden floor), the weight was never exact every time. It changed by a margin of +/- 4lbs, which I think it terrible.

I read the reviews and was weary of what I may recieve.

I weigh 160 i can't vouch for what happens when you hit the high numbers, but...

I use this every day, combined with the scale at the gym 3 times a week. The numbers match.

This scale works great.

If you stand still and balanced it locks your weight in about 2-3 seconds.

It's super thin i was really surprised

One solid glass surface, which looks great!

the blue backlight looks elegant

The only thing i could do without is the logo at the bottom, but it's really not an issue for me.

If you can't balance you may get different numbers. If you lean back the number will change, but like i said above it's overall great!

I'm very happy with the price and the quality exceeded my expectations.

Although it is too late to request a refund, I must warn buyers not to buy this scale. It is inaccurate! I weighed myself two times, with and without clothes on. The scale read I weighed more than five pounds more with out clothes on. Each time I weighed myself, I viewed a different weight. WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT!!