I bought this scale for my daughter who is blind. She finds it very easy to use. The voice is nice, not an irritating one we sometimes find on talking equipment. You do have to bump it with your foot to turn it on but we think that is better than searching for a button to press. The larger than average maximum capacity is great for those who top out other scales. The glass top has a nice feel on bare feet, especially in the summer when the glass feels cool on warm feet. It also has a nice, clean look to it visually, not as cheap looking as plastic ones can be.