'Accurate every time': This sleek, easy-to-read bathroom scale is down to $16

Whether you're trying to shed a few pounds in the new year or simply want to track your weight more closely, a sturdy, accurate, dependable scale is a must. That doesn't mean you have to overspend, though: Fans say the Etekcity Digital Scale checks all those boxes and is on sale for just $16. Snag one and you'll be in good company: In the past month alone, more than 40,000 have sold.

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Etekcity Digital Scale

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This easy-to-read bathroom scale looks so sleek that you might not even notice it's there.

$16 at Amazon

Why is this a good deal? 💰

Not only does this scale look great, but it comes with a ton of features that normally fetch a much higher price than $16. That's only a buck more than this gadget's lowest price ever, a number it hasn't hit since mid-2023.

Why do I need this? 🤔

With four high-precision sensors, this scale delivers results within 0.2 pounds, and its sturdy 6-millimeter tempered glass can handle up to 400 pounds. The backlit display provides easy-to-read measurements in both pounds and kilograms, and the auto-calibrated 12-by-12-inch platform is super-easy to set up, shoppers say. Two AAA batteries come pre-installed.

What makes the Etekcity digital scale different? Accuracy. Go ahead and try to trick it — the scale will know and give you the same number, even if you think leaning on your left leg or standing on your tippy-toes will shave off a pound or two.

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What reviewers say 💬

This simple, robust scale has more than 114,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, and, according to shoppers, it looks and operates like a much more expensive product.

Pros 👍

"This is a great scale. My last one would give you three different weights if you weighed yourself three times and take forever to do so," one fan wrote. "This one is accurate every time and is quick. On top of that, it is good quality and doesn't feel like it is going to break at all."

"This scale came ready to use out of the box," another shopper said. "Easy to read LCD screen, takes up little space, [and has] accurate responses. I got this to weigh my cats for health purposes. I weighed myself first then held them in my arms and weighed again. The scale was accurate to their weight as well as mine."

"I love how low-profile it is," said a third fan. "The clear glass lets it blend away in the bathroom, which is great, since I'm not trying to make the scale a decorative focal point of my bathroom. It's modern and discreet in appearance and consistent and accurate in doing its job."

Cons 👎

A shopper had one minor concern: "I wish calibrating it was a bit easier but it gives pretty consistent results if I weigh myself multiple times to confirm the weight," the reviewer explained.

One more reviewer said its glass finish poses just one minor setback: "It could be slippery if you use it with wet feet," they wrote, after pointing out that it's still "accurate and easy to use."

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Etekcity Digital Scale

$16$20

Save $4 with Prime

This tempered glass scale holds up to 400 pounds and features bright, clear numbers.

Save $4 with Prime

$16 at Amazon

If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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