Last Updated: September 7, 2020 (Refresh Now)
Escali Primo P115WR Precision Kitchen Food Scale for Baking and Cooking Lightweight and Durable Design LCD Digital Display Lifetime ltd Warranty Warm Red
Last Updated: September 7, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
387
Unverified
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Usage
125scale, ingredients, cooking, bread, container
+97%
-3%
" ... This has really helped me out with baking. ... "
" ... I use everyday to make cakes. ... "
" ... for my breads, cakes and all have been coming out amazing. ... "
" ... Using it for sourdough baking that you practically need a chemistry degree for. ... "
" ... Helpful for portioning out food when meal prepping. ... "
" ... I am using often now for other breads. ... "
" ... I have a few scales around the house for cooking. ... "
" ... I love how small and flat it is, easily stored in a spice cabinet. ... "
Ease of Use
122easy, accurate, scale, easy to read, ounces
+98%
-2%
" ... It is easy to switch between the three settings. ... It is also easy to zero the scale before adding the next ingredient. ... "
" ... The scale is super easy to use with two buttons. ... "
" ... It's easy to clean and use. ... "
" ... It is lightweight and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to change between ounces and grams. ... "
" ... Simple to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... It is super simple to use, but also has a good variety of options. ... "
Design
57display, scale, looks, screen, plastic
+81%
-19%
" ... i love the color. ... "
" ... Easy to use, nice size, and sleek look. ... "
" ... The colors are pretty as well, I own a pink one and got a blue one to gift it. ... "
" ... So, if you’re looking for that, find a better more accurate scale with a better display. ... "
" ... One note: It is excellent for bowls and small plates, but you'll struggle to see the screen with a full-size dinner plate. ... "
" ... Would be nice if it was easier to read display, either with backlight (normally), or at angle if wide object on scale. ... "
" ... Nice silver color. ... "
" ... The little extra for a preferred color makes it looks like it belongs on the counter. ... "
Product Reliability
53years, scale, working, month, stopped working
+47%
-53%
" ... I have had this for 8 months and now it will not turn on. ... "
" ... And then it broke after 14 months of daily use. ... The power/tare button stopped working. ... "
" ... It quit working today after working somewhat well (there were minor issues with the buttons). ... "
" ... Lasted exactly 31 days before erroring with a bad load cell or recalibration (out2). ... "
" ... Started doing this within a week of purchase and got worse. ... "
" ... Piece of junk. ... "
" ... I have had this scale for about three months. ... It worked great at first, but now it is very frustrating. ... "
" ... 3 months after I bought it, it completely stopped working, even with new batteries. ... "
Size
50fits, weight, grams, easy to use, weigh
+88%
-12%
" ... Easy to read and good size for counter. ... "
" ... This one is a lot lighter but does the job just as well! ... "
" ... I like the size of the platform. ... "
" ... Small, lightweight and easy to tuck away in my tiny kitchen. ... "
" ... I like that you can measure in grams or ounces. ... "
" ... It is great - thin, so easily fits in drawer. ... "
" ... I wanted something in a good price range but also give me accurate number and this product fits both of those things perfectly ... "
" ... However, it is a nice compact scale. ... "
Build Quality
44scale, cheap, durable, screen, plate
+52%
-48%
" ... Easy to clean because it is made with an all-plastic exterior. ... "
" ... what's the finish/paint made of?). ... "
" ... I wish they made a more sturdy and durable stainless steel model. ... "
" ... Small but sturdy. ... "
" ... Love the removable stainless steel cover for the weigh scale. ... "
" ... It seems pretty sturdy and durable. ... "
" ... I bought this to measure out hair products and I love it! ... "
" ... Ounces or grams so very flexible. ... "
Cleaning
31clean, scale, easy to use, lightweight, cleaning
+97%
-3%
" ... Extremely lightweight, easy to clean (wipe clean), and it's very accurate. ... "
" ... The scale looks simple and clean. ... "
" ... Did appreciate the ease of use, with changing between features and modes. ... "
" ... measures for all kinds of cooking. ... "
" ... you have to just simply wipe the scale. ... It also means that the cleaning is easy - there aren't any nooks and crannies that are tough to get spills out. ... "
" ... easy to use & a nice color & easy to wipe off after each use, easy to maintain. ... "
" ... Takes up little space, easy to clean, accurate - what more can you want from a kitchen scale? ... "
" ... I also like that it’s not glass and easier to clean. ... "
Price
28scale, worth, money, waste, value
+79%
-21%
" ... You cannot beat the quality for the price. ... "
" ... However--in the end---I felt the Amazon Basics scale was "just as good" and at a lower price ... "
" ... Can't beat the price either. ... "
" ... This is the best scale you can buy at this price point. ... "
" ... Great scale for price ... "
" ... Stays on longer than others in this price range, and I really like the option of both pounds and ounces (even though I usually weigh in grams). ... "
" ... So, I decided to buy this scale based on its high ratings and moderate price. ... "
" ... Well worth every penny. ... "
Weight
23light, tare, stays, scale, grams
+78%
-22%
" ... I like the tare weight feature and flat surface. ... "
" ... It automatically zeros out your first weight. ... "
" ... It 's easy to set a tare weight. ... "
" ... I like the Escali Primo because its light weight and durable. ... "
" ... Very nice, light weight scale. ... "
" ... The plastic makes it light-weight but also gives the appearance of a lower quality product. ... "
" ... It is light weight. ... "
" ... Dump in flour until you get the right weight. ... "
Family
13scale, recommended, one, home, family
+100%
" ... It’s perfect in the kitchen. ... "
" ... Excellent kitchen scale. ... "
" ... This is a most useful kitchen device. ... "
" ... Sufficient for a home kitchen. ... "
" ... All coworkers have them in my hotel kitchen. ... "
" ... I've owned this over 7 year and still going strong great in the kitchen and great for small packages recommended. ... "
" ... I've recommended them to family and friends alike. ... "
" ... This has been a very good addition for my kitchen. ... "
Coffee
13pour, weighing, use this scale, scale, measure
+85%
-15%
" ... I use it for coffee every morning and bread making. ... "
" ... I use it to measure out my course grind coffee for cold brew and it has not failed me yet. ... "
" ... It was working perfectly fine for measuring coffee, dry ingredients, meat, etc. ... "
" ... I use this pour over coffee and it works well because it's very responsive. ... "
" ... I bought this scale for just one use, which is for my coffee. ... I use it to get the right amount of water and grounds for my french press coffee, and it works just fine for that, no complaints there! ... "
" ... I use this scale primarily to make coffee: pour over v60 and espresso. ... For espresso, it's OK to get a rough sense of what happened (measure ground coffee + portafilter, then measure weight in cup). ... "
" ... I use this scale for weighing coffee, ingredients for bread and portioning. ... "
" ... Using it mainly for coffee. ... "
Marketplace
11described, exactly, chinese, works as advertised, works
+91%
-9%
" ... This product performs exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... It’s so easy to use and looks nicer than the pictures. ... "
" ... Exactly as described ... "
" ... This is the second one I’ve ordered. ... "
" ... which the company is (Minneapolis) . ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described! ... "
" ... Did a LOT of research, on Amazon and elsewhere, and found a lot of conflicting information and recommendations. ... "
Delivery
9arrived, working, received, opened, one
+89%
-11%
" ... I have used it every day since it arrived. ... "
" ... Received a few days ago and so far working great. ... "
" ... Bought my first one 7 years ago and it is still in perfect shape and working condition. ... "
" ... Received 2019 May 02. ... "
" ... Exactly what I was expecting and prompt delivery. ... "
" ... This is the second one I’ve ordered. ... "
Returns
8return window, scale, closed, amazon, returned
-100%
" ... I tried to return scale on July 14th. ... Return window closed on July 6th. ... "
" ... While it's possible that I may have just received an random malfunctioning one, I'm not going to exchange it for another. ... "
" ... It started failing just about a month after receiving it and apparently outside the return window. ... "
" ... had to return it ... "
" ... Broke after 2 months of use, my return window closed 1 week after it broke. ... "
Product As Described
7exactly, works as advertised, works, product, picture
+86%
-14%
" ... The green color is as pictured. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... It’s so easy to use and looks nicer than the pictures. ... "
" ... Exactly as described ... "
" ... This product performs exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described! ... "
Defective Delivery
3years, working, arrived, ago
+67%
-33%
" ... Bought my first one 7 years ago and it is still in perfect shape and working condition. ... "
Heating
3good
+67%
-33%
" ... Good for seeing how much food is actually a portion. ... "
" ... Perfect for measuring food. ... "
Water Resistance
3long
+67%
-33%
" ... It’s my new wedding shower gift because everyone should have one! ... "
" ... As long as you don’t submerge in water, it will last you a very long time. ... "
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