Slightly less accurate than some scales, still works great
A few years ago, I bought a slightly more expensive scale from Walmart (I think it was) with more or less the same aesthetic design as this one. The problem with that one? It runs on large button batteries which can be expensive and hard to find. This scale runs on ordinary, and inexpensive, AAA batteries.<br /><br />Unfortunately, this scale does have one drawback. You have to stand in exactly the same place every time in order to get the same reading. I weighed myself several times on the scale and got similar (+-5lbs) results each time, until I realized that I was accidentally changing position each time I stepped onto the scale. My other scale wasn't quite as finicky, for whatever reason. I would suggest using some sort of sticker or glass paint to paint &#34;toe spots&#34; on the scale. The lines on the side help, but vertical foot placement is as important as horizontal. I did place the scale on a hard floor, not carpet, so that isn't the reason for the different readings.<br /><br />If you have a small bathroom like I do, you'll be pleased to know that this scale is thin and lightweight so that you can pick it up and store it elsewhere when not in use.<br /><br />I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: 4 stars