
Etekcity ESF-551Etekcity Smart Bathroom Scale
Only reviewed model listing both Bluetooth sync and body composition metrics, with 0.05 lb display steps.
- Max capacity
- 400 lb
- Display resolution
- 0.05 lb
- Platform width
- 11.0 in
Choosing a digital bathroom scale starts with three specs. Capacity should sit above your weight. Display resolution sets how small a change you can see, and a lower number is finer. Platform width affects how easily you stand on it. Smart features such as Bluetooth sync and body composition metrics are optional extras. We put 18 products on one spec sheet and ranked them by spec score. Where the maker does not publish a spec, we say so.
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Ranked from 18 bathroom scales that met our standard, compared on weighing accuracy (display resolution and number of sensors), max capacity, and display readability with optional smart connectivity.
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Only reviewed model listing both Bluetooth sync and body composition metrics, with 0.05 lb display steps.

Lists 500 lb capacity, Bluetooth sync, four sensors and step-on activation.

Matches the lowest display resolution value on our page, with step-on activation and no app.
| Spec | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Scoreout of 100 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 55 | 54 | 50 |
| Max capacitylb | 400 lb | 500 lb (best in row) | 400 lb | 400 lb | 440 lb | 400 lb | 400 lb | 400 lb | 400 lb | 400 lb |
| Display resolutionlb | 0.05 lb (best in row) | 0.10 lb | 0.05 lb (best in row) | 0.10 lb | 0.20 lb | 0.10 lb | 0.20 lb | — | 0.10 lb | 0.10 lb |
| Display type | LED (best in row) | LED (best in row) | LED (best in row) | LED (best in row) | Backlit LCD | LED (best in row) | Backlit LCD | LED (best in row) | Backlit LCD | LCD |
| Platform widthin | 11.0 in | 11.8 in | 11.8 in | 10.9 in | 15.4 in (best in row) | 11.0 in | 11.9 in | 10.2 in | 11.8 in | 11.8 in |
| Platform material | Tempered glass | Tempered glass | Tempered glass | — | Tempered glass | — | Tempered glass | Tempered glass | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Thicknessin | 1.10 in | 1.00 in | 0.96 in | 0.95 in | 0.75 in (best in row) | 0.98 in | 0.95 in | 0.87 in | 1.00 in | 0.80 in |
| Scale weightlb | 2.7 lb | — | 3.5 lb | 2.6 lb | 6.3 lb | 2.6 lb (best in row) | 3.7 lb | — | 3.5 lb | 4.0 lb |
| Number of sensors | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Unit options | lb/kg/st (best in row) | lb/kg | lb/kg/st (best in row) | lb/kg/st (best in row) | lb/kg | lb/kg | lb/kg | lb/kg/st (best in row) | lb/kg | lb/kg/st (best in row) |
| Bluetooth app sync | Yes (best in row) | Yes (best in row) | — | — | — | Yes (best in row) | — | — | No | — |
| Body composition metrics | Yes (best in row) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | No | — |
| Step-on activation | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Warrantyyears | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 years | — |
We reviewed 20 bathroom scales and kept only the 18 that pass every check below. Those are ranked by a Best Score built from spec fit for this job, sales rank.
These reviews are based on specifications and listing information only. Each one explains what the numbers mean when you pick a digital bathroom scale.
Smart scale with body composition and fine 0.05 lb steps
This is the only one of the five models reviewed here that lists both Bluetooth app sync and body composition metrics. The listing names 13 biometrics in the free VeSync app. For a buyer who wants more than a weight number, that is the main reason it leads our ranking.
Accuracy comes down to the display step. It reads in 0.05 lb steps, the lowest resolution value on our page, shared with one other model. A smaller step shows small day-to-day changes that a 0.2 lb scale would round away. The tempered glass platform is 11 in wide and 1.1 in thick, and the scale weighs 2.7 lb.
Capacity is 400 lb, below the 500 lb of the GE SC-500. The 11 in platform is narrower than the 11.8 in platforms on the GE SC-500 and the Etekcity EBS-C121-KUS. The maker does not publish a sensor count or a warranty length. Step-on activation is not listed. The LED display and unit options of lb, kg and st suit shared use.
VerdictA strong all-round pick for buyers who want app tracking and body composition data.
Higher capacity with app sync for larger users
Start with the weight range. This scale lists a 500 lb capacity, the highest of the five models reviewed here. Four sensors sit under an 11.8 in wide tempered glass platform. A wide platform gives you more room to place both feet, which helps heavier users stand steady.
The LED display reads in 0.1 lb steps. That is coarser than the 0.05 lb steps on the two Etekcity models ranked above and below it, but fine for tracking weekly trends. Step-on activation means you do not need to tap the scale before weighing. Bluetooth sync works with the Fit Profile app, which the listing says supports Fitbit, Apple Health and Google Fit.
The data does not list body composition metrics, so treat this as a weight scale with app syncing. That makes it a clear choice when capacity matters more than metrics. The maker does not publish the scale's weight. At 1 in thick, it has a low profile. The listing also says the LED is bright and has a wide viewing angle.
VerdictThe best fit here for heavier users who want a wide platform and app syncing without body composition tracking.
Plain LED scale with 0.05 lb display steps
Not every buyer wants an app. The data lists no Bluetooth sync or body composition for this model, so it is a plain weight scale. It still matches the lowest display resolution value on our page, 0.05 lb, shared with one other model. Small changes show up sooner at that step. If you only want your weight, you skip the setup entirely.
Reading the number should be easy. The LED display is extra bright according to the listing, with large digits meant for older users who do not want to bend over to see them. Step-on activation means you step on and read, with no tap and no wait for zero. Units switch between lb, kg and st.
The platform is 11.8 in wide and 0.96 in thick, built from tempered glass. Capacity is 400 lb. The scale weighs 3.53 lb, heavier than the 2.7 lb Etekcity smart model. The maker does not publish a sensor count or warranty length. The listing also says it can weigh items as light as 100g.
VerdictA straightforward weight-only scale that ranks third on fine display steps and ease of reading.
Light, compact scale with a narrower platform
Vitafit is the lightest of the five models reviewed here that list a weight, at 2.65 lb. It is also the narrowest of the five, with a 10.9 in platform. That makes it easy to carry and store, but less forgiving if you have large feet or like a wide stance. It ranks fourth.
The LED display reads in 0.1 lb steps at a 400 lb capacity. The listing says the brightness stays the same through the life of the batteries, which matters in a dim bathroom. Step-on activation, auto calibration and auto power off are listed. Three AAA batteries are included, and units switch between lb, kg and st.
The listing warns that moving the scale or placing it on an uneven floor can cause a wrong first reading. If CAL shows, step on again. The maker does not publish the platform material, sensor count or warranty. Keep it on a level floor. It has no Bluetooth sync or body composition metrics listed, so it only shows weight.
VerdictA light, no-frills scale that suits tight spaces but gives up platform size and smart features.
Widest platform and thinnest body in the lineup
This is the widest platform on our page at 15.375 in, and the thinnest at 0.75 in. The listing gives the glass as 8 mm tempered, with a 15.375 × 11.75 in footprint. Four sensors sit under it. A wide surface gives larger feet room, and a thin body slides under furniture. It ranks fifth overall.
Capacity is 440 lb, above the 400 lb listed for three of the other reviewed models. The display is a backlit LCD with a blue light, 3.6 × 2 in, and reads in 0.2 lb steps. The backlit screen helps in dim rooms. That is coarser than the 0.05 lb to 0.1 lb steps on the others reviewed here, so small changes may not show.
At 6.25 lb it is the heaviest scale on our page, which makes it harder to carry around. The data does not list step-on activation, Bluetooth sync or body composition metrics. Auto-off saves battery, and two AAA batteries come in the box.
VerdictA roomy, plain scale for buyers who value platform size over fine readings and smart features.
Best among the reviewed tools
Pick a capacity comfortably above your weight. Among the 18 products on our page, capacity ranges from 330 lb to 550 lb. Most reviewed here list 400 lb. If you weigh near that, look at models listing 440 lb or 500 lb, and check platform width too.
Display resolution is the smallest step the screen shows. A lower number is finer. On our page it runs from 0.05 lb to 1 lb among the 15 products that list it. A 0.05 lb or 0.1 lb step shows small changes that a 0.2 lb step may round away.
Bluetooth app sync and body composition metrics are optional. Sync saves readings and shares them with health apps. Body composition adds estimates beyond weight. If you only want a number on a screen, a plain scale is simpler and needs no phone.
Platform width is the space for your feet. It ranges from 9.5 in to 15.375 in on our page. LED and backlit LCD displays both help in low light. Also check step-on activation, which spares you a tap before weighing.
Lower is finer. A 0.05 lb or 0.1 lb step shows smaller changes than a 0.2 lb step. On our page, the lowest value is 0.05 lb, listed by two Etekcity models. For tracking weight over weeks, finer steps give you more detail.
Not unless you want app tracking. Smart models sync by Bluetooth with an app, and some list body composition metrics. Among the top five, the Etekcity ESF-551 lists both and the GE SC-500 lists sync only. The other three list neither.
Choose a limit above your weight. Capacity on our page runs from 330 lb to 550 lb. The GE SC-500 lists 500 lb and the EatSmart lists 440 lb, while most reviewed models list 400 lb. A wider platform also helps heavier users stand steady.
Neither wins on its own. LED models in this group, such as the Etekcity EBS-C121-KUS and GE SC-500, light up digits that listings describe as bright. The EatSmart uses a backlit LCD with a blue light. Pick the one that is easy for you to read in your bathroom's lighting.
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