Pluses
1) A very accurate scale
2) The object being weighed does not obscure the readout
3) Does metric and english...although I rarely use the metric
4) Amazing costumer service from Soehnle.....I dropped and broke the glass top while cleaning in it. Soehnle sent a new glass top free of charge and also didn't make us pay shipping!

Drawbacks
1) I wish I could change the length of the sleep function OR when awakening the scale it would remember what the weight was before it slept. It only takes a little more planning. I prep everything that I need to weigh before starting to weigh so I don't have the problem
2) It takes up counter space and can't be stored as easily as some of the flat, planar models.

This scale has been irritating almost from day one. It very frequently will refuse to turn on or will display "Low" for low battery and immediately turn off - this is despite the fact that the scale was brand new and shouldn't have any issues with the battery being depleted. Perhaps my particular scale has a short circuit somewhere in it, and this won't affect other people's purchases. I like the scale when it is working but unfortunately that isn't very often. I also agree with other posters that the scale can be a tad bit wobbly at times. It is also not convenient to switch from pounds to grams, and if you need to do this frequently it will quickly get on your nerves. Finally, the auto-off feature seems pretty quick at times and if you take too long at measuring something then you will end up having to start all over again. A decent scale when working, but it has been really unreliable for me. I think I'm going to give up and purchase a different model.

Fast, easy, and intuitive. Great for measuring ingredients which are not precise by volume (flour). Works for metric and avoirdupois.

I wanted a scale that would last the rest of my life. Durable, attractive, practical and most importantly accurate. I got this one. I coveted this since seeing its review on America's Test Kitchen, well over a year ago. I kept it on my shopping list until I could afford it. That's what I've been doing the last 8 years or so, buying strong products that will last a lifetime. It's gorgeous, the nicest looking item in my kitchen. I was prepared for a scale larger than it really is - it's rather diminuitive. Nice size if you leave it on the counter, which I do. Accurate - period. Use it for food and postage. Love it. Arrived well packaged. The battery came with it but it was dead and I bought a replacement for $2.99. Still, 5 Stars.

This was a gift for for my birthday. I love baking breads and that requires accurate measurements in working with various formulas. This scale is the very best I've has had and I'm loving every moment using it. It's attractive with a small footprint. Changing from metric to ounces is no problem. The display is quick and easy to read. All in all, This was a terrific birthday gift and just the one I wanted