We compared two handheld digital luggage scales: the MYCARBON Luggage Scale Battery-Free and the FREETOO Luggage Scale with Tare Function.
What we looked at
Power source, precision, and price.
The verdict
If you want a scale that never needs batteries, powered by pushing the button, the MYCARBON is the pick at £15.99, though it costs £7.50 more. If you would rather pay less for a battery-powered scale with a backlit display and 0.01kg precision, the FREETOO is the value option, at £8.49.
A £15.99 luggage scale powered entirely by pushing the button.
An £8.49 luggage scale accurate to 0.01kg with a backlit display.
MYCARBON Luggage Scale, Battery-Free — Battery-Free
Intended for: Marketed as a battery-free luggage scale that generates power by pushing the side button, an environmentally friendly alternative to disposable batteries with no dead or leaking cells, a 110lb/50kg capacity with 0.1lb/50g gradation, a large LCD display showing weight in both kg and lb, and features including unit conversion, overload warning and a tare function.
What we liked
- Never needs batteries, powered by pushing the button, per the listing
- No risk of dead or leaking batteries
- Large LCD readable in low light
- Displays in both kg and lb
Worth knowing
- Costs £7.50 more than the FREETOO on these listings
- Coarser stated precision: 50g increments against the FREETOO's 0.01kg
Best for
- Buyers who never want to think about batteries
- Frequent travellers who want a scale that's always ready
- Anyone who prefers an eco-friendly, battery-free design
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants the finest precision reading
FREETOO Luggage Scale with Tare Function — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a digital luggage scale with a larger backlit LCD screen for easy reading even in the dark, high-precision measurement up to 50kg accurate to 0.01kg, smart tare and weight-lock functions, an energy-saving auto-shutoff after 60 seconds with low-battery and overload indicators, a compact 90g design, and a piano-lacquered, scratch-resistant handle finish.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the MYCARBON on these listings, at £8.49
- Finer stated precision: accurate to 0.01kg
- Backlit screen for reading in the dark, per the listing
- Very lightweight at 90g
Worth knowing
- Runs on battery rather than the MYCARBON's battery-free design
- Auto-shutoff after 60 seconds may interrupt slower weighing
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants the finest weight precision
- Those who want a backlit display for dark hallways or hotel rooms
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants to avoid batteries entirely
- Buyers who dislike auto-shutoff timers
