Kitchen scales

Kmart Anko Kitchen Scale 42616450 review

Kmart Anko Kitchen Scale 42616450

CHOICE Expert Rating

63%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent for measuring accuracy of 1kg and maximum weight.
  • Very good for measuring accuracy of under 10g and tare weight.
  • Flat and easy to store. Takes up minimal bench space.
  • Batteries included.
  • Easy to wipe over platform. No cracks and crevices where ingredients can accumulate.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Borderline for ease of use.
  • Obstruction of display if using a large bowl.
  • Poor for reading measurements.
  • Poor for ease of using controls.
  • The labelling is small and the digital display is faint, difficult to see.
  • No u0022Onu0022 labelling, need to touch Zero mode near the display, no off control, tare and u0022Onu0022 are combined.
  • When pressing on zero mode you need to touch it very gently otherwise the scales become unstable and lift the back.
  • Difficult to use controls, no written labelling.
  • Auto turn off screen allows for only 1 minute, no standby or memory recall.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
63%
Performance score
89%
Ease of use score
46%
10g increments performance test score
80%
1kg performance test score
99%
Maximum weight performance test
98%
Tare performance score
80%

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Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Website
kmart.com.au
Dimensions of platform (cm)
16 x 16
Maximum capacity (kg)
5
Weighs both solid and liquid
Graduation increments (g)
1
Auto turn-off time (min)
1
Weighing platform material
Plastic
Weigh bowl material
Not applicable
Power source
1 x 3V CR2032 Lithium battery

Cost

Price
$9.00

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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