Etekcity Digital Portable Electronic Measuring Reviews Summary

Accuracy and Reliability

Pros:

• "The scale though small proved to be quite accurate."
• "It's always within 0.5 lbs of whatever the airline scales read."
• "The weight I got at home with this device was the exact same weight I got at the airport desk."
• "I tested this on a 20 ib dumbbell and it read 20.03."
• "It was within .1 pounds of the airport scales for the 4 pieces of luggage we used."
• "This scale was very accurate, I got the same number at home and at the airport."
• "Accurate enough to the point that we were able to get exactly 50lbs. bags during our last trip."

Cons:

• "These scales were very innacurate. I mean over by a couple of pounds."
• "Based on the bags I lifted and then compared to the weight at the airport, the scale was .5-.8 less than the weight at the airport."
• "It measured one pound more than the scale at the airport (43.2 instead of 42.2)."
• "But every time I weigh my luggage it shows a different reading!!"
• "The scale would bounce around and did not give an accurate weight on the suitcase."
• "What he learned at the departing airport in the US was the scale was under estimating the weight by 3.8 pounds."
• "Although, yesterday at the airport there was a 1.5lb difference between what this hand scale showed and baggage services."

Design and Ease of Use

Pros:

• "Its slim profile and ergonomic grip ensure a comfortable and secure hold while weighing your bags."
• "Simply attach your luggage to the scale's durable strap, lift, and read the weight on the clear LCD screen."
• "Compact and lightweight, the Etekcity Luggage Scale is perfect for travel."
• "Small, super packable, easy to strap on bag's handle to lift for weighing."
• "The straightforward buttons allow for simple operation, and the auto-off feature helps preserve battery life, ensuring long-lasting use throughout your travels."
• "This version has a strap that goes around the bag's handle, then easily hooks back on itself, so it'll fit more oddly shaped handles or items."
• "The large, backlit digital display ensures clear visibility."

Cons:

• "It is not backlit so sometimes it is hard to read."
• "The only other thing is that the hook to attach to the fish could be a tad bigger to make the weigh in easier."
• "The display could be more prominent and easier to read."
• "It can be tough on the back if you haven't been exercising. You'll need to bend your knees and lift properly."
• "This is a bit difficult to use (i.e. could use a larger grip)."
• "It may be a bit difficult to lift the bag with the tiny thing."
• "It is awkward to use alone as you need to hook it around a handle and lift it up."

Durability and Quality

Pros:

• "The construction feels sturdy, and the hook is strong enough to hold even heavier bags without any signs of strain."
• "Touch and look is of good quality."
• "It didn't feel as though it was going to fall apart in my hand when holding a 50 lb bag."
• "The strap is made of nylon, I think, and it has really held up with a good amount of use."
• "This scale is very ergonomically designed and I never felt any pain in my palm when lifting heavy weight and measuring the weight."
• "Its lightweight construction ensures that it won't contribute any extra weight to your bags."
• "The scale comes with a long-lasting battery."

Cons:

• "Very embarrassing! I’m literally overweight every time I travel and have had to take items out in front of everyone in line."
• "Great product and helped us stay just below airline maximum weight. We had a trip in February with multiple stops so I threw it in my bag. Getting ready for the flight home I discovered it jammed up reading 22 lbs and could not free it up. Now it's of no use."
• "After about a week I tried to use it again it’s not turning on."
• "It worked just fine when it worked, but it broke after a few uses. Now it's in the garbage."
• "I dented my scale weighing luggage."
• "After 6 years of having this scale, the rubber has now turned into a sticky gooey feeling material that's disgusting feeling to touch now."
• "I used it twice and it did not work."

Additional Features

Pros:

• "The added temperature sensor is a thoughtful touch, providing a versatile feature that sets this scale apart."
• "Comes with a temperature sensor, so you don't have to worry about placing sensitive items in hot or cold conditions."
• "It even has weather temperature. You can switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit and know what the temperature is inside/outside etc."
• "They display in lbs or kgs and it even tell you the temperature."
• "Love this product, including room temperature and being able to weigh in lb or kg."
• "Another fun feature is the thermometer."
• "Beyond its weight measurement capabilities, the Etekcity Luggage Scale goes the extra mile with its integrated temperature sensor."

Cons:

• "The temperature measuring is just 'OK', but I did not buy it for that."
• "Also reads you temperature, but I don't think I'd ever use that function on this particular unit."
• "Some users may prefer additional features like a built-in tape measure."
• "I wish I could give this a 5-star review but I cannot figure out how to make the numbers pause while weighing something so that I can have an accurate read on my luggage weight."
• "Powering it on takes multiple attempts and the weight counter consistently blacks out before a count is completed."
• "The only issue I've had was that sometimes it would turn off while about to lift a weight."
• "Low battery indicator saves you from unexpected battery drains."