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Recorded evidence
What separates these listings
- Price snapshot
- $7.85 price gap
- Product B has the lower captured price. This excludes delivery and ongoing costs.
- Editorial assessment
- 1.3-point score gap
- Product A has the higher research score, not a measured performance advantage.
- Specification coverage
- 14 of 16 fields shared
- Shared labels have recorded values on both sides; matching labels do not guarantee matching units or test conditions.
Product A
Etekcity 0.1g Food Kitchen Scale, Bowl, Digital Grams and Ounces
- Potential fit
- Repeatable sourdough starter ratios and bulk scaling
- Trade-off to resolve
- Slower stabilization when resolving tenths of a gram
Product B
Amazon Basics Digital Kitchen Scale with LCD Display, Tare Function
- Potential fit
- Tight-budget baking setups needing basic capacity
- Trade-off to resolve
- Lacks 0.1g resolution for starter repeatability
Side-by-side evidence
16 of 16 recorded specification fields shown
| Side by side | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer rating | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Price | $18.99 | $11.14 |
| Our score | 8.4/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Ratings count | 59,108 ratings | 120,295 ratings |
| Brand | Etekcity | Amazon Basics |
| Best for | Repeatable sourdough starter ratios and bulk scaling | Tight-budget baking setups needing basic capacity |
| Measurement precision | 8.6/10 | — |
| Build quality | 7.4/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Display readability | 8.5/10 | — |
| Baking utility | 8.3/10 | — |
| Value | 9.2/10 | — |
| Bulk capacity | — | 8.5/10 |
| Dosing precision | — | 4.0/10 |
| Display legibility | — | 7.2/10 |
| Value for money | — | 9.2/10 |
| Weight Capacity Maximum | 5 kg | 11 pounds |
| Material Type | Plastic Bowl, Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Item Weight | 1.3 pounds | 0.38 kg |
| Special Features | Backlit Display | Large Display, Strain Gauge |
| Display Type | LCD | LCD |
| Form Factor | Mini | Flat |
| Readout Accuracy | <1000 g , 0.1 g; 1000 g - 5000 g, 1 g g | 1 gram |
| Weigh Scale Type | Counter Scale | Counter Scale |
| Measurement Type | Ounces (oz) | Digital |
| Color | Arctic Sliver | Black and Stainless Steel |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Food, Baking | Food |
| Warranty Description | 2 Years Warranty | Not recorded |
| Brand Name | Etekcity | Amazon Basics |
| Manufacturer | Etekcity | Amazon |
| Unit Count | 1 Count | 1 Count |
| Number of Packs | Not recorded | 1 |
| Our verdict | This model aligns with the core rule of maintaining repeatable sourdough starter ratios thanks to its 0.1-gram graduation. The 11-pound limit ensures it can also handle the main flour and liquid weights. Included bowl hardware adds utility, making it the most versatile bread-baking scale in this lineup. | Priced under $10, this is the lowest-cost option for handling 11-pound loads of flour and water. The stainless surface wipes down readily, though spills near the seams must be avoided. Small salt and dry yeast quantities will lack repeatable precision at this resolution. |
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This page summarizes our research reviews of Amazon listings, listed specifications and captured buyer ratings. It is not a hands-on test. Scores are editorial assessments, not measured performance; prices are recorded snapshots and may change. A category can include both main products and accessories, so its overall price range is not the cost of a complete setup.
Most recent product record update: September 16, 2026. Individual records may be older; this is not a verification date for every claim. Prices on this page were read from the listings Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 10, 2026.
- Amazon listing: Etekcity 0.1g Food Kitchen Scale, Bowl, Digital Grams
- Amazon listing: Amazon Basics Digital Kitchen Scale with LCD Display
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