Drawn to its outside size
For big batches, up to 8 kg
Challenger Breadware Baker's ScaleA low-profile scale with a tempered glass weighing surface and whole-gram display.
8 kg, reads in 1 g steps8.6 × 6.6 in outside
Drawn to its outside size
For a small, simple scale that reads in grams
Escali Primo Digital Scale (P115)
5 kg, reads in 1 g steps; 8.5 × 6 in outside.
A compact two-button scale that weighs up to 5 kg (11 lb) in 1 g steps.
Outside: 8.5 × 6 in
Specifications from Escali's own page. We do not test equipment hands-on: fit and lift answers are our arithmetic on these figures. How we compare.
How it differs from the My Weigh KD-8000
The Escali is smaller and simpler; the KD-8000 takes a heavier load and has a baker's percentage mode.
| Detail | Escali Primo Digital Scale (P115) | My Weigh KD-8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum load (g) | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| Exterior width (in) | 8.5 | 9.8 |
Side by side with the nearest alternatives
| Detail | Escali Primo Digital Scale (P115) | Challenger Breadware Baker's Scale | Central Milling Kitchen Scale (RK913004) |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it does best | A small, simple scale that reads in grams | Big batches, up to 8 kg | A slim scale that reads in grams and stores in a drawer |
| Size and capacity | 5 kg, reads in 1 g steps | 8 kg, reads in 1 g steps | 11 lb (5 kg), reads in 1 g steps |
| Outside size | 8.5 × 6 in | 8.6 × 6.6 in | 9.25 × 6.3 in |
| Material | plastic body; sealed control panel | tempered glass tray, plastic enclosure | Not listed by the maker |
| Buy | Amazon and maker | Maker | Maker |
| Brand | Escali |
|---|---|
| Type of equipment | Kitchen scales |
| Exterior width | 8.5 in |
| Exterior depth | 6 in |
| Assembled height | 1.65 in |
| Material | plastic body; sealed control panel |
| Model | P115 (color suffix varies) |
| Scale capacity | Maximum: 5000; Unit: g; Resolution g: 1 |
| Weighing units | g, lb + oz, oz (0.1 oz steps) |
| Auto off | After 4 minutes |
| Power | 2 AA batteries |
| Tare | Yes |
| Accessory | Stainless platform cover sold separately (dishwasher-safe) |
| Care | Not waterproof: wipe clean and keep it dry. |
Escali’s product page does not give the total weight for this model.
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