OXO Good Grips 5 lb Food Scale
Pull-out display solves the only real problem with flat food scales.
- Pull-out display extends forward so large bowls cannot block the reading
- 4.7-star Amazon rating across 2,700+ reviews confirms real-world accuracy
- Weighs in 0.1 oz and 1g increments with an 11 lb / 5 kg capacity
Best For / Not For
Best for
- Bakers who use large mixing bowls, stand mixers, or stockpots where a flat display would be obscured
Not for
- Buyers who primarily weigh protein portions and small quantities -- the Ozeri Pronto at half the price covers that
Key Details
The Pull-Out Display
Every flat-display food scale has the same problem: when you place a large mixing bowl on the platform, the bowl's base covers the display and you cannot read the measurement without lifting the bowl. The OXO Good Grips fixes this with a display that slides out from under the platform and angles upward for easy reading.
For casual use with small prep bowls, this feature is unnecessary. For bread baking with large proofing bowls, measuring ingredients directly into a stand mixer bowl, or portioning into stockpots, the pull-out display changes the workflow from guessing to reading.
Capacity Trade-Off
The OXO tops out at 5 lbs / 2.2 kg, versus 11 lbs for the Ozeri Pronto. For weighing flour, butter, nuts, and most baking ingredients, 5 lbs is sufficient -- a full bag of flour weighs about 5 lbs. For weighing raw proteins in bulk, portioning large batches, or measuring liquid ingredients in large quantities, the Ozeri's 11 lb limit is the practical choice.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Pull-out display is the most practical feature improvement in the food scale category
- OXO build quality and design are consistently above the budget tier
- Accurate to 0.1 oz / 1g with instant tare
Cons
- Premium over the Ozeri Pronto is only justified if you use large bowls
- 5 lb maximum capacity is lower than the Ozeri's 11 lb limit
Bottom Line
The OXO Good Grips food scale is the right choice for bakers who use large bowls and need to read measurements without obstruction. The pull-out display justifies the premium over the Ozeri for that specific use case. For most cooking and casual baking, the Ozeri Pronto at half the price is the better value.
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