Weight control at home: TOP 5 floor scales

Saturn ST-PS0282

One of the most low-cost options among a wide variety of electronic floor scales handles with the tasks assigned to it by 100%.

The Saturn representative has only one responsibility — to correctly show the weight. To do this, the scales must be placed on a flat, hard surface (for example, on a tile), because on soft or uneven surfaces, the readings may slightly lie. The top panel of the scale is made of durable glass, which has 4 colour options and can withstand weights up to 180 kg. The measurement error varies within ±100 g.

Turning the device on and off automatically, it is enough to stand on the platform with your feet or put a load on it. Of the manual adjustments, only the switch for weight units "kg / lb / stone" is available. In addition to the weight itself, the display of the scales displays an indication of the remaining battery charge, overload or malfunction. One CR0232 battery is usually enough for 1-2 years of use (depending on the frequency of weighing).

True weight readings and a very affordable cost keep the model at the peak of popularity for a long time. And she is not going to lose ground, since the closest competing models with similar characteristics are more expensive and often have a larger error.

Advice. Try to always place the scale on a flat, solid surface. Uneven floors and soft surfaces can distort readings due to uneven foot loading on the device's sensors. Accordingly, the weighing results may be overestimated or underestimated.

Redmond RS-710

Electronic scales from Redmond combine strict style and high measurement accuracy with a minimum error level (± 50 g).

In terms of price-quality ratio, the device is one of the most attractive models among scales without additional functions. The quality of workmanship and the accuracy of the results are confirmed by numerous reviews from real owners — there are practically no negative reviews about the model.

The correct readings are on the conscience of 4 highly sensitive sensors hidden under the top plastic panel. In the centre, the platform is visually divided into two separate parts by a metal insert. The main pride of the scales is a large LCD display (76x40 mm), the results of which are displayed almost instantly in the form of large numbers. In the dark, it is also highlighted in a bright blue colour. The screen also shows an indication of the remaining battery charge and overload information.

The maximum weight is limited to the standard for this class of devices indicator of 150 kg. Starting and switching off the scales occur automatically, which significantly saves the charge of batteries, which are represented by 4 AA batteries.

In a separate line, I would like to highlight the undemanding scales to the type of flooring — they equally well determine the weight on both linoleum and carpet.

Beurer GS 27

Appliances from the Beurer brand have earned great prestige in the home health appliance market. Its models are distinguished by reliability, durability and German quality.

The Beurer GS27 model occupies one of the key positions among floor scales without diagnostic functions. It comes with 12 vibrant glass panel colours to fit any interior. Numerous owners are most fond of the striped version of Happy Stripes.

The scales have a light body, the thickness of which is only 1.7 cm. For a more accurate determination of the weighing results, it is advisable to place them on a flat surface (tile, laminate, etc.). In this case, the weighing error will be within 100 g with a maximum allowable weight of 150 kg. The readings are displayed on a large display with large numbers (3 cm in height), so it will not be difficult to see them.

The scales turn on automatically from the touch of the foot, after which you need to wait a couple of seconds and start weighing when the value “0” is set on the dial. However some reviews on the Web indicate a more complex launch mechanism, in which the device must be lifted from the floor and lowered back. Power comes from a CR2032 coin cell battery, which is included in the package.

For those who do not accept the metric system, there is a switch "kg / pounds / stone" on the back of the scale. The weighing error in other modes will be slightly higher due to the peculiarities of displaying the specified weight units.

Tanita BC-587

Tanita BC-587 scales are a versatile tool for both professional medical use and home use — they not only measure weight, but also analyze the indicators of human body composition.

The multifunctional device is enclosed in a tempered glass case that can withstand a load of up to 200 kg. At the top of the glass platform is a large backlit LCD display, and in the centre is a number of analogue keys, each of which is responsible for its own parameter. Thanks to this, the scales are controlled on an intuitive level — everyone will figure out how to set them up. This solution has its pros and cons: on the one hand, the buttons are easy to press with your toes, and on the other, they can be stepped on inadvertently. The batteries are 4 AA batteries.

Scales remember the data of 4 users, each of which has a separate mechanical key. They also have a guest mode. Anyway, before the first weighing, it is necessary to enter the main parameters of a person: gender, age and height, and in the case of active sports, additionally select the “Athlete” mode. In the future, it is enough to stand on the scales and press the appropriate button, after which the device will automatically determine the weight and analyze the body composition.

The analysis of body parameters includes data on the percentage of fat, water, internal (visceral) fat, bone mass, muscle mass and the determination of metabolic age based on them(the maximum value is limited to 50 years). The measurement of these parameters occurs with the help of weak electrical impulses that pass through the biological tissues of the body. The data is based on the resistance to the passage of impulses. You should not hope for 100% accuracy of the results, but judging by the feedback from users, the device determines various indicators more or less correctly. The analysis is not recommended for people with a pacemaker, as the latter may fail.

Among other things, the scales give recommendations about calories in the user's diet. Given their wide functionality, the device can be recommended to everyone without exception. And first of all, athletes and those who want to lose weight will appreciate the scales, because changes in the body are monitored not only by weight parameters.

Medisana TargetScale

The multifunctional device manufactured by the German company Medisana is included in the category of "smart" scales, which, in addition to determining weight, also perform a number of diagnostic functions.

Visually, the scales resemble a small UFO — they have a streamlined shape and light indication on the top panel in the form of white circles. Readings are displayed on a small screen located exactly in the centre. Due to its small size, it is difficult to see the weighing results. But a smartphone or tablet is always ready to help — the device can connect with mobile gadgets via a Bluetooth connection.

To pair on a compatible gadget, you need to install the proprietary VitaDock application, which remembers up to 4 users and can build all kinds of graphics, as well as make recommendations. You can also manually enter body temperature, blood sugar, and blood pressure readings into the app. The process of changing the listed parameters is also traced in the form of graphs.

Before using the scale, you must create a user profile, which contains information about the gender, height, age and desired weight. From that moment on, the device turns into a miniature diagnostic station at home — it will determine the percentage of fat, water, muscle and bone tissue in the body, the distribution of weight on each leg and calculate the body mass index. All indicators are displayed on the screen and duplicated on a connected smartphone, tablet or even an iPod player.

The maximum weight that the scales can take on board reaches 180 kg. The measurement error ranges from 100 g. Of the interesting features, I would like to highlight the ability to show the difference between the actual weight and the desired one in order to know how many kilograms are still left to lose.

"Smart" scales will become an indispensable assistant for those who have decided to seriously monitor their weight and body composition. You just have to keep track of the battery charge, which is 4 AA batteries, and fully focus on your health.