Etekcity’s digital luggage scale weighs suitcases up to 110 lb with a hanging hook, rubber grip, easy-to-read display and included battery, small enough to pack. Great for avoiding overweight bag fees; leave a small margin, as airport scales can differ. Shows pounds and kilograms.
Description
The Etekcity luggage scale is a handheld digital scale with a hanging hook and strap that weighs a packed suitcase up to 110 lb in seconds. It saves the stress, and fees, of discovering an overweight bag at the check-in desk.
What the Etekcity scale actually is
Etekcity lists a 110 lb capacity, a rubber grip, a hanging hook, an easy-to-read display and an included battery. It is small enough to pack in the suitcase for the return trip.
How people use the Etekcity scale
Weigh checked bags before flights, re-check after shopping on holiday, weigh parcels for shipping, or check fishing catches and moving boxes.
Lift slowly and hold the bag still until the reading locks. Readings may differ slightly from airport scales, so leave a small margin. Keep a spare battery for long trips. It is also useful when splitting weight between two bags: weigh each, move a few heavy items, and avoid paying for a second overweight bag. Many travellers keep it in the suitcase pocket permanently.
Is the Etekcity scale right for you?
Great for frequent flyers and more
- Frequent flyers
- Budget airline passengers
- Online sellers
The Etekcity scale is wrong for people who only travel with carry-on
- People who only travel with carry-on
- Anyone needing certified scales
Check first: not certified
Check capacity, units (lb/kg) and battery type. Leave a margin below the airline’s limit.
Alternatives to the Etekcity scale
Smart luggage with built-in scales exists, but a standalone scale is cheaper and works with any bag.
The Etekcity scale: strengths and weaknesses
Why the Etekcity scale appeals
- Quick readings
- Small and light
- Battery included
Where the Etekcity scale compromises
- Not certified
- Needs steady hands
Summing up the Etekcity scale
A tiny gadget that can easily pay for itself in one trip.
Who it suits best
This scale is for frequent flyers, budget airline passengers, and anyone who brings home souvenirs or shopping. Weighing your bag before you leave the hotel takes seconds and prevents last-minute repacking at the airport counter.
Who should skip it
If you travel only with a carry-on that is rarely weighed, or your airline has generous allowances, you may never need it. People who want precise kitchen or shipping measurements should look for a dedicated platform scale.
Key considerations before you buy
- Accuracy: Lift slowly and hold the bag still until the reading locks. Leave a small margin, since airport scales can vary.
- Battery: Keep a spare battery in your travel kit so it does not die on the last day of a trip.
- Capacity: A 110 lb limit covers almost any checked suitcase, including oversized bags.
- Splitting weight: If you have two bags, weigh both and move heavy items between them to avoid an overweight fee.
- Airline rules: Allowances vary by airline and fare type. Check your booking before you pack, since basic economy tickets on some carriers have stricter limits than standard fares.
Alternatives worth comparing
If you are upgrading your luggage too, the Amazon Basics 30-inch hardside suitcase is a roomy checked bag. To organize what goes inside, add the BAGAIL packing cubes.
Related guide
It also makes a good gift; see our frequent flyer gift guide.
