This Escali scale is a favorite of the Bon Appetit Test Kitchen and has been for more than six years. This scale has been with Shilpa for over a decade, through 12-hour shifts at pastry kitchens, religious recipe testing and weekly baking sessions. It is durable, accurate, easy to use and affordable. It was accurate and responsive in testing. It was also quick to tare and gave accurate readings each time. The 4.5-minute automatic shut-off was among the most generous we tested. You won’t have to worry about losing your measurements in the middle of baking. Its 11-pound capacity will handle any task that a home chef might ask it to do. Performance aside, the Escali primo has a few design features that made it stand out. The elevated weighing platform and offset base make it easy to read the display and use the buttons, even when measuring into large, wide mixing dishes. The plastic body and sealed controls make it easy to clean after a floury session of baking and prevent stray crumbs getting stuck in crevices. Another detail we love? The four rubberized legs keep it stable on the kitchen counter. Shilpa says: “It is compact and easy-to-store, easy to clean, and it switches between grams and ounces without any difficulty. It’s also reliably accurate.” “What we would leave: The Escali only measures in 1-gram increments. This was true of all the scales we tested. However, if you want to use your kitchen scale to measure out your coffee, then you’ll need something more precise. The Escali’s display does not have a backlight, unlike some more expensive models. However, we did not find this to pose a problem. It’s also worth noting that the Escali is not a touchscreen device, so you’ll need to use a bit of pressure on the buttons.Amazon BasicsDigital Kitchen Scale$10 AmazonPros and consPros:Very inexpensiveLightweight and compactPretty accurateCons:Not quite as accurate as our top pickButtons can be prone to collecting crumbs and grimeSize: 8.3 x 7 x 1.3″Capacity: 11 lb.
Gradation: 1 g
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Power: AAA batteries included
