Kitchen scales

Joseph Joseph SwitchScale review

Joseph Joseph SwitchScale

CHOICE Expert Rating

77%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Good overall.
  • Excellent for measuring accuracy under 10g increments.
  • Excellent for measuring accuracy of 1kg.
  • Excellent for measuring accuracy of maximum weight.
  • Very good for tare function.
  • Measuring bowl provided, can be used to weigh both loose and solid ingredients.
  • Good auto turn off time, allows 5 minutes.
  • Easy to clean removable stainless steel bowl, dishwasher safe.
  • Take up minimal bench space.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK for ease of use.
  • Digital display if angled and can be awkward to read.
  • Need to bend down to read digital display.
  • Unit not stable on bench, can slide and move when pressing controls.
  • Controls may not be responsive at times.
  • Some crevices where ingredients can accumulate.
  • Tare and ON/OFF button are the same button.
  • No memory recall function.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
77%
Performance score
94%
Ease of use score
66%
10g increments performance test score
100%
1kg performance test score
99%
Maximum weight performance test
98%
Tare performance score
80%

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Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Website
josephjoseph.com/en-eu/
Dimensions of platform (cm)
Bowl 20 x 17 Flat surface: 15 x 11
Maximum capacity (kg)
5
Weighs both solid and liquid
Graduation increments (g)
1
Auto turn-off time (min)
5
Weighing platform material
Rubber and stainless steel
Weigh bowl material
Stainless steel and rubber
Power source
3 x AAA batteries

Cost

Price
$76.00

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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