The deciding specification is capacity, published from 11 pounds to 33 pounds.
By the Lush Editorial Team·Researched & Compared
Five digital kitchen scales compared using published manufacturer specifications for dimensions, weight, capacity, and features.
The lightest pick at 0.44 pounds and a compact 6.18 by 7.56 inch footprint.
The only rechargeable model and the highest published capacity at 33 pounds.
A 22 pound capacity with a 9 by 6.3 inch platform.
A 22 pound capacity and a published 5 year limited warranty.
A pull out display and a removable platform for cleaning.
| Model | Brand | Size (capacity) | Weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etekcity Food Kitchen Scale | Etekcity | Medium Size | 0.44 lb | Best for small kitchens |
| Food Scale -33lb Digital Kitchen Scale for Food Ounc... | GGQ | Medium | 0.55 lb | Best for high capacity |
| Nicewell Food Scale 22lb Digital Kitchen Scale for C... | Nicewell | 9 inches | 1.33 lb | Best for large containers |
| Greater Goods Digital Food Scale for Kitchen & Bakin... | Greater Goods | 7.68 x 5.63 x 1.38 inches | 0.81 lb | Best for long term support |
| OXO Good Grips 11 Pound Stainless Steel Food Scale w... | OXO | 1.2 | 1.8 lb | Best for large bowls |
The lightest pick at 0.44 pounds and a compact 6.18 by 7.56 inch footprint.
The only rechargeable model and the highest published capacity at 33 pounds.
A 22 pound capacity with a 9 by 6.3 inch platform.
A 22 pound capacity and a published 5 year limited warranty.
A pull out display and a removable platform for cleaning.
The Etekcity Food Kitchen Scale is the lightest pick at 0.44 pounds and weighs up to 11 pounds in 1 gram increments. The GGQ Food Scale is the only rechargeable model and has the highest published capacity at 33 pounds. The Nicewell Food Scale offers a 22 pound capacity with a 9 by 6.3 inch platform. The Greater Goods scale also weighs up to 22 pounds and includes a 5 year limited warranty. The OXO Good Grips has a pull out display and a removable platform.
“Capacity and units decide more than a slim profile.”
Lush Editorial Team
Priorities, not a computed score. The inputs are published specifications, so we rank by what matters most and say how much.
Capacity separates these five more than any other published figure. The GGQ Food Scale lists 33 pounds, the highest here. The Nicewell and Greater Goods both list 22 pounds. The Etekcity, Amazon Basics, and Tcsxady list 11 pounds. The OXO Good Grips does not publish a capacity figure, so it cannot be ranked on that row. Weight ranges from 0.44 pounds on the Etekcity to 1.8 pounds on the OXO.
Power and units also divide the group. The GGQ is the only rechargeable model. The Etekcity, Amazon Basics, Nicewell, and Greater Goods include AAA batteries. The GGQ and Tcsxady support 6 units including milk milliliters. The Etekcity supports 5 units. The Amazon Basics supports 5 units including fluid ounces. The Greater Goods publishes a 5 year limited warranty, the longest stated term here.
| Specification | Amazon Basics | Ultrean | Etekcity | GGQ | Nicewell | OXO | Greater Goods | Tcsxady |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 11 lb | 11 lb | 11 lb | 33 lb | 22 lb | not published | 22 lb | 11 lb |
| Width | 7.0 in | 5.5 in | 6.18 in | 5.0 in | 6.2 in | 7.12 in | 6.1 in | not published |
| Depth | 8.25 in | 7.1 in | 7.56 in | 8.0 in | 9.0 in | 9.5 in | 7.87 in | not published |
| Height | 1.25 in | 0.6 in | 0.75 in | 0.7 in | 0.8 in | 1.25 in | 1.46 in | not published |
| Weight | 0.84 lb | not published | 0.44 lb | 0.55 lb | 1.33 lb | 1.8 lb | 0.81 lb | 0.55 lb |
| Units | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | not published | 4 | 6 |
| Batteries | 2 AAA included | included | 2 AAA included | rechargeable | 2 AAA included | not published | 3 AAA included | included |
| Auto off | not published | yes | not published | 2 min | not published | not published | 2 min | 2 min |
| Warranty | not published | not published | not published | 12 months | not published | not published | 5 years | not published |
The table does not tell you how a scale feels on a counter, how the buttons respond, or how the display reads under a large bowl. It also does not cover accuracy beyond the published increment. The makers state 1 gram precision on most models, but no independent measurement is published here. Treat the figures as stated capabilities, not as results.
The Etekcity, Amazon Basics, and Tcsxady all publish an 11 pound capacity. That covers most home baking, portioning, and meal prep. The Etekcity adds a 0.44 pound weight and a 6.18 by 7.56 inch footprint. The Amazon Basics lists a 7.0 by 8.25 inch footprint and a 1.25 inch height. The Tcsxady does not publish dimensions, so its counter fit is unknown.
All three list 1 gram increments. The Etekcity and Amazon Basics support 5 units. The Tcsxady supports 6 units including milk milliliters. If a recipe calls for milk by volume, the Tcsxady and GGQ are the only picks that publish that mode. The Amazon Basics includes fluid ounces, which covers some liquid measures but not milk milliliters specifically.
The Nicewell and Greater Goods both publish 22 pounds. The GGQ publishes 33 pounds, the highest here. That headroom suits bulk dough, large cuts of meat, or filling several containers at once. The Nicewell pairs its capacity with a 9 by 6.3 inch platform, the largest published platform of the five. The Greater Goods lists a 6.1 by 7.87 inch footprint and a 1.46 inch height.
The GGQ is the only rechargeable model, which removes the need for disposable batteries. It also lists a 2 minute auto off and a waterproof anti collision glass panel. The Greater Goods lists a 2 minute auto off and a HOLD function that keeps readings for up to 5 minutes. The Nicewell does not publish an auto off time. None of the three publishes a weight for the platform itself beyond the overall figure.
The GGQ is the only rechargeable model of the five. The Amazon Basics, Etekcity, Nicewell, and Greater Goods include AAA batteries. The Amazon Basics and Etekcity include 2 AAA. The Greater Goods includes 3 AAA. The Nicewell includes 2 AAA. The OXO does not publish its battery type or whether batteries are included.
Auto off times are published for three models. The GGQ, Greater Goods, and Tcsxady all list 2 minutes. The Ultrean states an auto shut off feature but does not publish a time. The Amazon Basics, Etekcity, Nicewell, and OXO do not publish an auto off time. If battery life matters, the rechargeable GGQ and the published 2 minute shutoff on the Greater Goods are the clearest figures here.
The OXO Good Grips has a pull out display that prevents shadowing from large plates or bowls, plus a removable platform for cleaning. The Greater Goods has a Hi Def LCD that extends beyond the weighing platform for visibility under large mixing bowls. The Etekcity lists a backlit LCD with large fonts. The Ultrean lists a backlit display with a negative white digital readout.
Warranty terms are mostly unpublished. The Greater Goods publishes a 5 year limited warranty and lifetime support. The GGQ publishes 12 months support. The Amazon Basics, Ultrean, Etekcity, Nicewell, and OXO do not publish a warranty period on this fact sheet. That absence is worth noting if long term support is a priority.
Small kitchen or drawer storage. The Etekcity weighs 0.44 pounds and measures 6.18 by 7.56 by 0.75 inches. It supports 5 units and weighs up to 11 pounds. That combination suits tight counters and occasional baking.
High capacity baking or bulk prep. The GGQ weighs up to 33 pounds, the highest here, and is the only rechargeable model. It supports 6 units including milk milliliters. Its dimensions are not published, so check the footprint before buying.
Large containers and bowls. The Nicewell has a 9 by 6.3 inch platform and a 22 pound capacity. That platform size suits wide mixing bowls. It weighs 1.33 pounds and includes 2 AAA batteries.
Long term support. The Greater Goods publishes a 5 year limited warranty and lifetime support, the longest stated term here. It weighs up to 22 pounds and has a HOLD function for up to 5 minutes. It weighs 0.81 pounds.
Large bowls and easy cleaning. The OXO Good Grips has a pull out display and a removable platform. It weighs 1.8 pounds, the heaviest of the five. The manufacturer does not publish a capacity figure, so confirm the range you need.
Several published figures are missing from the manufacturers’ own listings. These gaps affect how the five can be compared.
The GGQ Food Scale has the highest published capacity at 33 pounds, or 15 kilograms. The Nicewell and Greater Goods both publish 22 pounds, or 10 kilograms. The Etekcity, Amazon Basics, and Tcsxady publish 11 pounds, or 5 kilograms. The OXO Good Grips does not publish a capacity figure.
The Etekcity Food Kitchen Scale is the lightest of the five at 0.44 pounds. The GGQ and Tcsxady both publish 0.55 pounds. The Greater Goods publishes 0.81 pounds. The Amazon Basics publishes 0.84 pounds. The Nicewell publishes 1.33 pounds. The OXO publishes 1.8 pounds, the heaviest of the five.
The GGQ Food Scale and the Tcsxady Food Scale both publish support for 6 units including milk milliliters. The Etekcity supports 5 units including fluid ounces. The Amazon Basics supports pounds, ounces, grams, fluid ounces, and milliliters. The Nicewell supports grams, kilograms, pounds and ounces, fluid ounces, and milliliters.
The GGQ Food Scale is the only rechargeable model of the five. The other four use disposable batteries. The Amazon Basics, Etekcity, Nicewell, and Greater Goods include AAA batteries. The OXO Good Grips does not publish its battery type. The GGQ also publishes a 2 minute auto off function.
The Greater Goods Digital Food Scale publishes a 5 year limited warranty and lifetime support. The GGQ Food Scale publishes 12 months support. The Amazon Basics, Etekcity, Nicewell, and OXO Good Grips do not publish a warranty period on this fact sheet.
The OXO Good Grips 11 Pound Stainless Steel Food Scale has a pull out display that prevents shadowing from large plates or bowls. It also has a removable platform for convenient cleaning. The manufacturer does not publish a capacity figure for this model, so check the display range before buying.
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