Vent: My digital kitchen scale made baking a nightmare

I got this digital kitchen scale thinking it would make baking easier, but it just added stress. The display is too small, and it keeps turning off mid-measure. Last week, I was making cookies, and the scale reset when I added flour. I had to start over three times. It's supposed to be precise, but the buttons are so sensitive that a slight touch changes the unit. I ended up going back to my old measuring cups. Why do gadgets have to be so complicated when simple tools work better? Has anyone dealt with similar gadget fails?

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nathan4921mo agoMost Upvoted

Yeah, the "keeps turning off mid-measure" thing is a known problem with a lot of budget scales to save battery.

jana_scott1mo ago

Oh wow, I always just got mad at mine for being broken. But @nathan492 explaining the battery thing actually makes sense now. Might stop slamming the tare button so hard, haha.

casey_ramirez351mo ago

Why do scales act more dramatic than a soap opera when you're trying to bake, lol?