- Unique Body Water/Body Fat Range Graph
- Accurate to 440 pounds/200 kg
- Large 1.6″ LCD readout
- Four memories
- Tempered glass platform
Product Description
At first glance, it is not easy to determine that this scale from Taylor is a body fat scale�. The body fat �electrodes� are invisible on the glass platform, giving a clean, clear look to the scale. The platform is larger than most to accommodate most foot sizes, yet still allows for a clear view of the readout. Yet, this is an accurate body fat scale as well � it measures body fat and body water to the precise 0.1%, and operates in normal or athlete mode … More >>
Taylor 5757 Digital Glass Body Fat Scale
Tags: 5757, Body, Digital, Glass, Scale, Taylor
#1 by Robert L. Jackson Jr. on February 23, 2010 - 11:36 pm
seems like an ok scale,but i wont know for sure until late November when i next visit my heart doctor and they weigh me,im a big guy my weight usually ranges in the 275-280 range and this scale has it at 279 or 281 every time so far so good,but we will see.
Rating: 4 / 5
#2 by Regina Jank on February 24, 2010 - 2:21 am
I bought this scale simply because it was the first one I ran across at the store I was in and it looked decent. However, the weight it gives you on the first try isn’t very accurate and leads me not to trust its measurements. I don’t use the body fat function so I’m just referring to the normal weight readout.
When I first step on the scale it gives me one weight, and then after I wait a few seconds and step on it again it gives me another weight, often more than a pound different than the first. Usually it then “sticks” with this second weight and that’s what it gives me for every subsequent time I step on it until the next day.
What I’ve ended up having to do is step on and off the scale several times in the morning and assume the weight it “sticks” with is the most accurate. This is annoying and a waste of time, what I paid for was a scale that would give me an accurate reading the first time.
Rating: 2 / 5
#3 by J. Flood on February 24, 2010 - 4:36 am
Bought it a Sam’s Club for around $20. Good deal, right? Too bad I had to return it. Similar to other reviewers, it would take a few tries until you would get an accurate read out. I did use the fat/water functions, and it would give me two different weights when I used the functions and when I did not. I followed the instructions to recalibrate when given the error message, just hated having to do that over and over every time I used it. Took it back for an exchange to try another one, but they were out; which is probably a good thing since it seems more than one has this problem.
It’s a great looking scale, liked the easy to read display that showed your weight along with fat % and water % all at the same time, and the glass with invisible electrodes is very cool. Again, too bad it just doesn’t work the way it should.
Rating: 2 / 5
#4 by cognym on February 24, 2010 - 6:28 am
Unlike other reviewers, the problem I had with this scale is that the weight seemed to “stick” when there would be a slight variation in weight. When I weighed myself every morning, the weight would be the same number. The number will only change when the weight difference would be about 2 lbs or so. I bought the scale to track my weight gain during my pregnancy, and the scale made it like I gained 2-3 lbs in a day, and the weight would be consistent for over weeks. I didn’t know that was the problem with the scale at first, and I thought it was just my weird weight gain, until I weighed my two nieces, K and L. They both are close in weight, but I know they don’t have the same weight. However, when I weighed K, the scale would register 36.5 lbs. I weighed L, her weight would also say 36.5 lbs. However, if I weighed K first, then weighed myself (a lot more than the 40 lbs range
), then weighed L, L’s weight would be 37.6 lbs. Now if I put the K back on the scale right after L, K would weigh at 37.6 lbs, same as L’s. Unless, of course, I weighed myself in between, then K’s weight would consistently be 36.5 lbs, and L’s weight would always be 37.6 lbs. I tested this lots of times, with different individuals, and the results are always the same.
So, if you are looking for a scale that would give your approximate weight, within 2-3 lbs, then this is a pretty good scale. However, if you want to use this scale to track your weight gain/loss (pregnancy, diet, etc.), it might be misleading.
Rating: 2 / 5
#5 by Jo - just jo on February 24, 2010 - 7:08 am
I bought this scale just to use for weight. I didn’t really need to body fat function. The scale is great. It is very accurate. It also gives your weight in 10th of a pound. It will flash a few different (but very close) numbers before it “sticks” the final number. I’m not sure the other reviewer waited for the final number. It just takes a few seconds. I am now using the body fat function. I had to go online to find out what a healthy body fat is for me. I wish a chart had been included in the directions.
Rating: 5 / 5