Ultrean Digital Kitchen Scale — 304 Stainless Steel, 11 lb Capacity
✅ PROS
- Accurate measurements across the full range — good enough for baking and coffee brewing
- Compact footprint slides into a drawer or cabinet without taking up prime real estate
- Stainless steel surface is easy to wipe clean and resists stains
❌ CONS
- Included battery often arrives dead — budget for a replacement CR2032 upfront
- Small display is hard to read if you're visually checking from a standing position
- Buttons are flat membrane-style; firmer tactile response would improve the user experience
The Verdict
For $6.98, the Ultrean Digital Kitchen Scale shouldn’t be this good. But here we are.
This is a small, compact scale that disappears into a drawer when you’re not using it and delivers accurate, reliable measurements when you are. The 304 stainless steel surface is wipe-clean convenient and doesn’t absorb food odors. The 11 lb (5 kg) capacity covers virtually any home cooking need — from weighing flour for bread to portioning chicken breasts for meal prep.
The tare function is effortless. Put a bowl on the scale, press the button to zero it out, add ingredients. Switching between grams, ounces, pounds, and kilograms is one button press. The LCD display is clear enough in good light, though it’s on the smaller side — if you’re standing over the counter, you’ll need to lean in to read it.
The included battery is the one consistent complaint. It’s a CR2032 coin cell, and it’s in the box. It’s also frequently dead or has very little charge left. Not the end of the world — replacement CR2032s cost about a dollar — but annoying when you open the package and can’t use the product immediately.
Button feel is budget-appropriate. The membrane buttons work, but they don’t offer much tactile feedback. Press firmly and you’ll see the display change. After a few uses, you’ll adjust.
The biggest surprise is how long owners keep using it. Multiple reviewers mention 2-3 years of daily use with no accuracy drift. That’s impressive for a scale at any price, let alone one that costs less than a fancy coffee drink.
Who is this for? Home bakers who need accurate gram measurements. Meal preppers tracking portions. Coffee enthusiasts weighing beans. Anyone who wants a kitchen scale without paying $30+ for a brand name.
The verdict: The Ultrean scale is the definition of “good enough for everyone except professionals.” It’s accurate, compact, easy to clean, and costs less than a fast food combo meal. Buy a spare CR2032 battery and you’re set for years.
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