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Review on NEWACALOX Digital Milligram Scale: High Precision 100g x 0.001g πŸ“Š for Jewelry & Reloading, with Calibration Weights, Tweezers, Weighing Pans, USB Cable by Denise Harris

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Self-discharges batteries until they explode

Accuracy is fine. A repeated measurement of the same object gives a deviation of 5 mg. But $20 for an accurate analytical balance, come on, that's a bargain. The screen is easy to read. The keys are a bit noisy, but that's too much. The box is easy to store (protected, padded, top-closing opening lid). The main problem is the discharge in the de-energized state. I kept it on a shelf (having barely used it) with a (fresh) AAA alkaline set for 6 months and when I used it again the batteries were leaking quite badly, there was a build up of liquid electrolyte and a source contact was completely rusted and shattered into pieces. Luckily they have a microB USB connector for backup power so the scale can still be used (although not as easy to use with an AC adapter, they draw so little power that the AC adapters I have keep failing ( probably a safety measure) function of the device's power bank) when I use it with a scale). It is possible that the corroded spring can be replaced.

Pros
  • An absolute legend
Cons
  • Questionable purchase for the elderly