Why you’ll love it: The Etekcity Digital Hanging Luggage Scale has a high-accuracy sensor and is FDA-approved for peace of mind.
Generally speaking, most luggage scales will set you back anywhere from $9 to $20. The Etekcity Digital Hanging Luggage Scale falls near the lower end. While it's certainly affordable, this luggage scale stands out the most for its dependable readings and durable construction.
Highly accurate sensors display precise weights in pounds and kilograms. If you need to convert one form of measurement to the other, simply press the "unit" button to get instant temperature readings. This luggage scale has a capacity of up to 110 pounds or 50 kilograms.
Travelers particularly like the tare feature, which allows you to measure objects individually without including the weight of the bag — handy if you're unsure if a heavy object would set your bag over the weight limit. One Amazon reviewer questioned whether the affordable price tag meant less accurate readings, but concluded that the device "does work simply and correctly, and the airline weights for my luggage were within 1 pound of what this little scale said."
One feature you won't find on every luggage scale, especially in this price range, is the ability to read temperatures, available in Fahrenheit or Celsius. The climate sensor keeps track of the surrounding temperature, which is useful if you have delicate or temperature-sensitive items in your suitcase.
Other travelers found the feature helpful when measuring the temperature elsewhere, such as in hotel rooms or waiting outside for a ride. You can check the temperature right on the display screen.
This luggage scale requires one CR2032 coin-sized battery to operate. A low-battery indicator lets you know ahead of time so you're not surprised by a non-functioning scale. In order to preserve battery life, the luggage scale automatically shuts off after 2 minutes of inactivity. Travelers also appreciate the scale's compact and lightweight design.
One user wrote, "As someone who camps a bit (where weight is everything) and who travels a lot (also where weight is everything), it is nice to be able to take a scale along that doesn't really weigh much itself so I can check on my baggage status with confidence." Other travel-friendly features include durable rubber paint and a secure handle.
Pros: Accurate sensors, low-battery indicator, required battery included
Cons: Small handle can make it tricky to balance larger bags for accurate readings, battery life could be better, display difficult to read in sunlight
Buy the Etekcity Digital Hanging Luggage Scale on Amazon for $11.99