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- Solar-powered
- Made with biodegradable plastic
- Accurate
- Expensive
- No weight tracking or multi-user memory
- Only sold online
- Needs good lighting
The Tanita Solar Digital Scale HS-302 gets excellent reviews from professional testers and owners. The Tanita Solar Digital Scale HS-302 does not require batteries or electric power; instead, it's powered by a solar cell that works with sunlight or interior lighting. In addition, the scale's plastic is made with biodegradable resins that will break down in a landfill. Reviewers say the scale is accurate and consistent, and it's backed by a three-year warranty. The Tanita Solar Digital Scale HS-302 has a weight capacity of 330 pounds, which is measured in 0.2-pound increments up to 200 pounds and 0.5-pound increments from 200 up to 330 pounds. Other features include a 1.2-inch LCD display and a 13-inch-wide base.
The Tanita scale displays weight only, and unlike some other bathroom scales, it does not track weight loss over time or store weight readings for multiple users. Further, many reviewers note that this scale requires more light to power the unit than available in most bathrooms. This scale is a second-generation model from Tanita, replacing the previous HS-301. It's only available online; CompetitiveEdge.com is the authorized distributor for Tanita products in the United States. If your budget is tight, the Omega Ultra Slim Digital Bathroom Scale (*Est. $40) earns high ratings at Amazon.com for its consistent weight readings and affordable price. It's not tested in professional reviews, however.
ConsumerReports.org is the best source of information on the Tanita Solar Digital Scale HS-302. The organization tests the scale along with 11 other bathroom scales, rating each one on accuracy and consistency. Good Housekeeping evaluates the Tanita Solar Digital Scale HS-302 against 25 other bathroom scales, although recommended scales aren't ranked or rated. Reviews at two newspapers, the Huntsville (Ala.) Times and The Independent (U.K.) focus mainly on features, while several environmental blogs comment on the scale's eco-friendly status. About 35 owners review the HS-302 on Amazon.com.
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1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
Consumers Union tests 11 bathroom scales in its latest report, including the Tanita Solar Digital Scale HS-302. Scales are rated on accuracy and consistency, although there is little analysis to accompany the ratings.
Review: Best Bathroom Scales, Editors of Consumer Reports, Feb. 2010
2. Amazon.comDetails/Subscribe
About 35 owners contribute to an average rating of 3.5 stars out of 5 at Amazon.com. Most owners say this scale is accurate and consistent, although there are numerous complaints that it requires more light than is available in most bathrooms.
Review: Tanita HS-302 White Solar Powered Digital Bathroom Scale, Contributors to Amazon.com
This article focuses on fashionable or unusual bathroom scales, but the products aren't personally tested. Each scale, including the Tanita Solar Digital Scale HS-302, receives a brief overview that focuses on the scale's features.
Review: Step Up to Scale Back with Fabulous New Bathroom Scales, Mary Anne Swanstrom, Jan. 21, 2010
The Independent, a British publication, picks the Tanita Solar Digital Scale HS-302 as one of the 10 best bathroom scales, saying it gives "accurate readings" and is an eco-friendly choice.
Review: The Ten Best Bathroom Scales, Clementine Logan, Dec. 29, 2009
AlternativeConsumer.com, a blog about eco-friendly products, doesn't test the Tanita Solar Digital Scale HS-302, but it does praise its eco-friendly credentials. Editors here like that the scale is biodegradable and is made from a plastic that produces less carbon dioxide during its manufacture.
Review: Tanita Solar Digital Scale Made with Bioplastic, Maureen O'Connor, Dec. 30, 2009
EarthTechling.com, another environmental blog, focuses on the environmentally friendly aspects of the Tanita Solar Digital Scale HS-302, although the scale is not tested.
Review: Solar Powered Bathroom Scale Offers a Greener, Slimmer 2010, Susan DeFreitas, Dec. 31, 2009
7. Good HousekeepingDetails/Subscribe
Good Housekeeping editors test 26 bathroom scales in this undated report, including the Tanita Digital Solar Scale HS-302. Formal ratings aren't provided, although pros and cons are included for each recommended scale. Editors say the Tanita Digital Solar Scale HS302 is "an average scale with average performance."
Review: Bathroom Scale Reviews, Editors of Good Housekeeping
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