Kitchen scales

Breville The Little Genius BSK500 review

Breville The Little Genius BSK500

CHOICE Expert Rating

80%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Very good overall.
  • Good for ease of use.
  • Very good for measuring accuracy under 10g increments.
  • Excellent for measuring accuracy of 1kg.
  • Excellent for measuring accuracy of maximum weight.
  • Very good for tare function.
  • Audible sound when turned on.
  • Timer function.
  • A built in thermometer probe provided reaches 150°C , to measure items like milk or chocolate as you weigh them, or use as a stand alone thermometer.
  • Measures ambient room temperature.
  • Easy to use push buttons with written labelling.
  • Memory recall function.
  • Takes up minimal bench space.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Measurement readings are slightly small.
  • Timer, thermometer and ambient temperature readings are small.
  • Some cracks and crevices where ingredients can accumulate.
  • Slightly awkward shape to store.
  • Auto turn off screen allows only two minutes but does have memory recall.
  • Does not weigh liquids no ml measurements.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
80%
Performance score
89%
Ease of use score
74%
10g increments performance test score
80%
1kg performance test score
98%
Maximum weight performance test
96%
Tare performance score
80%

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Website
breville.com.au
Dimensions of platform (cm)
19 x 19
Maximum capacity (kg)
5
Weighs both solid and liquid
Graduation increments (g)
1
Auto turn-off time (min)
2
Weighing platform material
Stainless Steel
Weigh bowl material
Not applicable
Power source
2 x AAA batteries

Cost

Price
$110.00

Features

Continuous weighing tare function
Metric and imperial
Both
Auto turn-off screen
Standby memory recall
Battery low indicator
Recalibrate function
Weigh bowl supplied

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