THE BEST BATHROOM SCALES
HOW TO CHOOSE = Before you decide which of the best bathroom scales is for you, make sure the scale you choose is consistent by stepping on and off several times to see that the weight is always the same. Look for a display which is easy to read. There are now scales with speech functions which tell you your weight, and others with backlit LCD displays which are very clear. Forget the scales with body fat measurements – they aren’t accurate. Furthermore, pregnant women and pacemaker users should not use body-fat scales. The small electrical pulse used by these scales could interfere with pacemakers, and may be harmful to pregnant women. Digital scales need batteries. Think about whether of not this will annoy you. THE REVIEW = Of all the best bathroom scales tested, top ratings went to the Tanita Body Fat/Body Water Monitor BF-680W. As mentioned earlier, this type of scale is typically inaccurate and inconsistent. However, this model gets higher scores than competitors on both counts. It is consistent enough that you can measure your progress. It has a 300 pound weight limit. Again, if you’re pregnant or use a pacemaker, don’t use this type of scale. This unit typically sells for around $65. Other top performers include: Best Basic Scale = Health o meter HDL820-18 @ a bit under $25. Best Medical Scale = Health o meter 402KL @ around $230 Best price found in Nov., ’09 = Amazon.com
The medical scale was $150 at QuickSupply.com
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for the Tanita and the basic scale.
