Rank #1 in Best Kitchen Scales 2026: 10 Digital Food Scales Ranked
ACCUWEIGHT 201 Digital Kitchen Scales, 5kg/1g, Tempered Glass
- Rating
- 4.5
- Ratings
- 38,307
- Rank
- #1
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The ACCUWEIGHT 201 is the cheapest scale in this ranking and the most reviewed, which is a combination worth understanding. The listing describes a 5 kilogram capacity with 1 gram resolution and a tempered glass platform, the standard recipe for a budget kitchen scale that is accurate enough for baking.
Resolution is the number that matters here: 1 gram is the practical threshold for weighing yeast, spices and coffee, and below it the reading starts to jump. The tempered glass platform is also the part that survives hot pans being set down on it. At the time of collection it carried 38,307 ratings at 4.5 stars. Everything here comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.
How those 38,307 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Special Features | Portable, Lightweight, Tare Fun, Smart |
|---|---|
| Display Type | LCD |
| Weight Capacity Maximum | 5 Kilograms |
| Form Factor | Flat Platform, Portable |
| Readout Accuracy | 1 gram |
| Weigh Scale Type | Counter Scale |
| Battery Type | AAA |
| Measurement Type | grams, ounces, pounds |
| Colour | Black |
| Material | Tempered Glass |
| Item Weight | 530 g |
| Brand | ACCUWEIGHT |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Food |
| Manufacturer | ACCUWEIGHT |
| Product Warranty | One-year warranty |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Included Components | 1x Digital Kitchen Scale, 2x AAA Batteries, 1x Manual |
| Item Type Name | Digital kitchen scale |
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Kitchen Scales 2026: 10 Digital Food Scales Ranked.
Rank #2
Salter 1036 Digital Kitchen Scale, 5kg, Stainless Steel Disc, Add & Weigh
£15.00
Rank #3
Salter Arc Digital Kitchen Scale, 3kg, Add & Weigh, Gloss Black
£10.00
Rank #4
Vitafit Digital Kitchen Scales 15kg/1g, Large LED Display
£9.99
Rank #5
OXO Good Grips 5kg Stainless Steel Food Scale, Pull-Out Display
£55.00
Questions people ask
What capacity and resolution are listed?
5 kilograms with 1 gram resolution.
What is the platform made of?
Tempered glass, as listed.
Why does 1g resolution matter?
It is the practical threshold for weighing yeast, spices and coffee.
Does it have a tare function?
The listing does not name one; the title lists the platform and resolution.
How many ratings does it have?
38,307 at the time of collection, averaging 4.5 stars.
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