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My Weigh KD-8000 vs Nicewell Food Scale 22lb Digital Kitchen Scale

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Nicewell Food Scale 22lb Digital Kitchen Scale comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.4 vs 4.1). Nicewell Food Scale 22lb Digital Kitchen Scale is best for: bakers who require high weight tolerance in a compact form factor. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #1 in Best Kitchen Scales

My Weigh KD-8000

4.1

2 sources$46.99as of Oct 11

The My Weigh KD-8000 is a large 8 kg scale with a baker's percentage mode. Tom's Guide found it accurate with calibration weights from 2 g to 100 g and liked the 7-by-7-inch platform and removable display cover, but called the body chunky and the power lead awkward. Sizzle and Sear, writing after eight years of use, checked it with a 200 g calibration weight and reported it accurate. It ships without a bowl and takes up more counter space than slim scales.

Strengths

— Accurate with 2 g to 100 g calibration weights anywhere on the platform (Tom's Guide)
— Baker's percentage mode sets flour as 100% and shows other ingredients as a percentage of it (Tom's Guide, Sizzle and Sear)
— 7 x 7 in platform lifts off for washing (Tom's Guide)

Watch-outs

— Did not register a 1 g calibration weight in Tom's Guide's test
— Power lead gets in the way and limits where the scale can sit (Tom's Guide)
— Display cover has to be lifted or removed to reach the buttons (Tom's Guide)

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Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Kitchen Scales

Nicewell Food Scale 22lb Digital Kitchen Scale

4.4

1 sourceall derived

The Nicewell scale offers a high capacity of 22 pounds and precision to 0.1 ounces, making it suitable for heavy baking tasks while maintaining a slim profile for easy storage. The unit toggles between multiple measurement units including grams, kilograms, fluid ounces, and milliliters, providing versatility for various recipes. However, the stainless steel surface is prone to showing fingerprints due to its mirror finish, requiring frequent wiping to maintain appearance. This model fits users who need a compact scale with high weight tolerance but may disappoint those seeking low-maintenance aesthetics or rechargeable power options.

Strengths

— High capacity of 22 pounds with precision accuracy to 0.1 ounces or 1 gram
— Versatile unit toggling between grams, kilograms, ounces, fluid ounces, and milliliters
— Self-calibrating feature ensures quick readiness upon power-up

Watch-outs

— Requires two AAA batteries for operation rather than a rechargeable or plug-in power source
— Can't register very small loads under a few grams

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How they stack up

My Weigh KD-8000

The KD-8000's 8 kg (17 lb 9 oz) capacity is above the 11-pound Amazon Basics and OXO Good Grips scales and below the 22-pound Nicewell. It is the only scale on this page with a baker's percentage mode and the option of mains power; the OXO answers the blocked-display problem with a pull-out screen instead of the KD-8000's angled one.

Nicewell Food Scale 22lb Digital Kitchen Scale

Its 22-pound capacity is the highest on this page, above the 8 kg (17 lb 9 oz) My Weigh KD-8000 and the 11-pound Amazon Basics and OXO Good Grips scales.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	My Weigh KD-8000	Nicewell Food Scale 22lb Digital Kitchen Scale
Max Capacity	8 kg / 17 lb 9 oz	22 lb
Measurement Units	g, kg, oz, lb:oz, lb	g, kg, lb: oz, fl.oz and ml
Power Source	3 AA batteries or power adapter	2 AAA Batteries
Display Type	Backlit display, 3 x 1 in	LCD
Weight Increment	1 g / 0.05 oz	0.1 oz / 1 g
Dimensions	9.8 x 8 x 3.8 in	9 x 6 in
Platform	7 x 7 in, removable	—
Special Feature	Baker's percentage weighing	Auto Shut Off
Material	—	Stainless Steel

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