Kitchen scales don’t get much sleeker than Zwilling’s digital scale

Zwilling isn’t a name that you associate with kitchen scales, in fact the German company started life as a cutlery maker and has since expanded into the small kitchen appliance market. But when researching kitchen scales to review, Zwilling’s name kept cropping up, so I couldn’t miss the chance to add Zwilling’s Enfinigy Digital Kitchen Scale to my testing list.

I won’t give too much away, but the Zwilling kitchen scale didn’t disappoint. Although it looks basic, don’t let looks deceive you, as it has a lot to offer in terms of design, accuracy, ease of use and practicality. Find out how I got on when I tested the Zwilling's Enfinigy Digital Kitchen Scale in my own kitchen.

Zwilling Enfinigy Digital Kitchen Scale: Price and Availability

I tested the black version of the Zwilling Enfinigy Digital Kitchen Scale, but it is also available in silver (sometimes referred to as white). However, you may well find that the price varies depending on which option you select. The silver version retails at Amazon for $49, while you can pick up the black version for $39 at Amazon — that's quite a saving!

Both versions are $49 at Williams Sonoma and $49 at Home Depot, although at Home Depot, the black version is currently out of stock.

The Zwilling kitchen scales is similar in price to Joseph Joseph's SwitchScale, which is currently $49 at Amazon.

Zwilling Enfinigy Digital Kitchen Scale: Design

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There's really not much to show as the design is so simple and seamless — and it's one reason why I love them. Actually, when I first unpacked this product, I had the urge to give the scales a stroke. There, now I've said it. Weird bit over!

The scale is incredibly flat and takes on a rectangular form with curved corners. It's also incredibly lightweight at 1.76 pounds. The weighing platform is glass, providing a high gloss surface that's reflective, giving a sophisticated aesthetic. The base on the scales I tested is black, whereas, the base on the scale with the white weighing platform is silver.

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If you flip the scale over you'll find four feet on the underside, with rubber pads attached. These help to keep the scale in place when in use. You'll also discover a tab you can press to change the measurement to grams and pounds accordingly. If you then turn the scale on its side, you'll spot the USB port, where the USB charger cable attaches to power the scale.

You'll find the on/off button in a central position on the edge of the scale to the front. Once again, it's simple and the icon can be gently pressed to operate the appliance, plus, it also doubles as the tare function.

Zwilling Enfinigy Digital Kitchen Scale: Ease of use

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Powering up
Staying in keeping with the elegant, yet fuss-free design, the Zwilling kitchen scale is a cinch to use. Although it relies on being charged by connecting a USB cable to the appliance, they were ready to go as soon as I unpacked them.

Unlike the OXO Good Grips Food Scale, it doesn't have an indicator to show when the power is running low, but it only takes one minute of charge to keep the scale working for 20 minutes. So, it's really not a problem if the scale suddenly runs out of power mid-use. The USB cable is connected at the port to the side of the appliance, which cannot be used while it is charged. However, when charging you will notice a dotted line that moves from right to left on the screen.

I'm used to using a battery-powered kitchen scale, and I was initially concerned that I'd find charging the scale a nuisance, but it wasn't an issue, and it wouldn't put me off making a purchase.

Controls
The scale is controlled by one touchpad which is positioned to the front of the scale. This button turns the scales on and off and operates the tare function, resetting the scales to zero. To turn the scale on and to use the tare function, you only have to touch the button for a fraction of a second, but to turn it off, you'll need to press the touchpad for three seconds.

I think I'm turning into a kitchen scale geek, but the scale has another pretty cool function. If you place an item on the scale that's over 400g and then press the tare function before adding another item, you can press the tare function again to display the weight of the combined ingredients.

Tip: As a reminder, the scale doesn't come with a bowl, so check that the display is set to zero before adding any ingredients.

When placing items on the scale I found the display stayed on for three minutes before switching off. I think this is adequate time to allow for any distractions that can pull you away from the job in hand, without having to reweigh your ingredients.

Units of measurement
The scale measures in metric and imperial, and the unit tab (positioned on the base of the appliance), can be pressed to switch between the two. The unit of measurement will be displayed on the screen. The scale will measure up to 22lb/10kg, and displays 'ERR' on the display if the maximum load is exceeded.

Display
Although the scale's platform is reflective, I didn't have any problem with reading the display, and even though the display is horizontal to a kitchen counter, it wasn't awkward to read, unlike the Joseph Joseph SwitchScale. I also found that it was still clear when I placed a large mixing bowl on top.

Storage
You won't have a problem storing these scales, but I would recommend you keep them upright when placing them in a cupboard. Or, as they look so good, you might prefer to keep them out on your countertop.

Zwilling Enfinigy Digital Kitchen Scale: Accuracy

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I can almost predict how well a kitchen scale will perform when weighing a 1g calibrated weight. After testing several kitchen scales, they all struggled to register 1g, when placed on the center of the scale, and the Zwilling scale was no different. The exception was KitchenAid's Dual Platform Kitchen Scale, which includes a precision scale for this purpose.

However, the Zwilling scale did measure 2g correctly, although there was a bit of fluctuation before the reading settled. The same applied when weighing 3g, with the scale almost taking a second or two to think about it.

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However, I found that once I placed 5g on the scale and any weight above, the reading was almost instant. I also moved the weight to the edge of the scale and it stayed the same.

I also weighed a 10g, 20g, 50g and 100g weight, and all were accurate.

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I continued with my standard tests, and placed 170g on the center of the scale, using a 1g, 20g, 50g, and 100g calibrated weight. I then, repositioned them to the edge of the scale to check if the reading altered. In this instance, I found the central measurement was correct, reading 170g, but when the weights were placed on the edge of the scale, the reading adjusted to between 171-172g.

I completed the test by adding a level teaspoon of dried yeast onto the scale, (I used a bowl and reset the tare function before adding the yeast). The scale monitored 3g, which is the same as the Etekcity, Joseph Joseph SwitchScale and OXO Good Grips scales.

Overall, I was happy with the results, and apart from when weighing 1-2g, the scale was quick to respond.

Zwilling Enfinigy Digital Kitchen Scale: Cleaning

As kitchen scales go, these are pretty easy to clean. The seamless design and lack of button controls means there's little opportunity for ingredients to get stuck in awkward gaps, unlike KitchenAid's Dual Platform Kitchen Scale that has gaps between the platform and base. So, apart from the black surface of the scales attracting fingerprints, it can be cleaned with a damp cloth, although Zwilling warns against using a micro-fiber cloth.

Zwilling Enfinigy Digital Kitchen Scale: Verdict

The more I use the Zwilling Enfinigy Digital Scale, the more I enjoy using it. I'm impressed with the lightweight design and simplicity, including the touch controls, which add to the sleek finish.

Cleaning is also super easy, as there are no awkward spaces or gaps for ingredients to get wedged into. And out of the kitchen scales I tested, it is the easiest and quickest to clean yet. On cleaning, it certainly scores well on practicality.

And, despite not registering a 1g weight — just like many of the other kitchen scales I tested, this didn't put me off, and I was impressed with the scale's accuracy.

I still admire the design of KitchenAid's Dual Platform Kitchen Scale, but if you place them side by side, you'll see a marked difference in the display and button controls, and suddenly, you realize just how sleek the Zwilling scale is.

Smeg's Contemporary Kitchen Scale is similar to the Zwilling scale in that it's also charged by USB, but it couldn't be more different in style. While the Smeg scale offers grandeur in scale, the Zwilling is sleek and compact, which gives it a touch of sophistication.

Zwilling's price is impressive, too, and if you look around, you can find the black version for $39 at Amazon, which is $10 less than the Joseph Joseph SwitchScale.

And although it doesn't come with a bowl, don't let this put you off. If anything, it makes it easier to store, which is a big advantage for many struggling with space. I'm a big fan of this kitchen scale as it has a lot to offer in terms of design, accuracy, and practicality, all at a good price.