Camry Digital Luggage Scale Review (2024)

We purchased the Camry Digital Luggage Scale so our writer could put it to the test. Keep reading for our full product review.

If you want to avoid overweight baggage fees, a luggage scale is a travel necessity. When it comes to shopping for one, you’ve got plenty to choose from, including the Camry Digital Luggage Scale. Camry is a company that produces scales of all kinds and proudly declares that its products are best-sellers in the US, Europe, Japan, and South Korea. Their confidence is further reflected in their 30-day money-back guarantee, as well as their 24-month warranty. We tested the Camry Digital Luggage Scale for usability and functionality, then analyzed the quality of its materials. Read on for our honest review to determine whether it’s worth the money—even at its bargain price.

Performance: Accurate and easy to use

With just two buttons—one for power and one for units—we found this scale to be super intuitive. The latter switches the weight metric from pounds to kilograms, then the temperature metric from Fahrenheit to Celsius. To turn it off, simply hold the power button for two seconds. It will turn off automatically, but only after two minutes, which, over time, can drain the battery.

To weigh our luggage, we simply wrapped the nylon strap around the handle, turned on the scale, lifted, and held until the weight reading locked. Camry claims that this scale is accurate to +/- 0.1 pounds, and after conducting several additional tests with 5- and 10-pound dumbbells, we’d say this is a pretty fair statement. There was a slight variation at times—between 0.1 to 0.2 pounds—but some of this can be attributed to user error.

Tip: To eliminate errors as much as possible, keep the luggage steady and hold the scale evenly as you lift so the weight gets distributed evenly.

Features: Handy and user-friendly

Thanks to the weight metric conversion, international travelers can avoid overweight luggage fees—both on the way to your destination and the way back home—by eliminating confusion. Plus, a large digital LCD screen is clear to read, and the weight flashes three times then locks once the load is steady, so there’s no second-guessing.

The scale’s capacity is 110 pounds (50 kilograms). A “LO” signal indicates when the battery is low. Another positive note is that the battery is easy to change; a small, half-moon-shaped chamber pops in and out of the back of the device into which you can drop a CR2032 lithium battery (the first one is included).

While the temperature function isn’t exactly necessary, it can certainly come in handy. This is especially true if you’re trying to plan what to wear for the day and you don’t have access to Wi-Fi.

Another bonus is that the scale comes with a protective drawstring carrying case. Not only will you be less likely to lose the gadget, but it can help prevent scratches and other damage, especially when tossing it into your luggage or carry-on.

Construction: Lightweight and durable

A silver metallic face and black accents give the Camry scale a modern appearance and durability without adding weight. At just 3.2 ounces and 5.12 inches across, this gadget is perfectly portable.

The back of the scale is textured for easy gripping and the tough nylon strap is thoroughly secured to the device with a metal screw and includes a solid buckle on the end. This scale can certainly withstand heavy loads, but there’s one thing worth mentioning: though Camry says it can fit around any luggage handle, it’s shorter than some of its competitors.

Price: You’ll certainly get your money’s worth

Given the quality and functionality of the Camry Digital Luggage Scale, you’ll get more than your money’s worth. At just $9.99 MSRP, it seems to have all the features and quality of its higher-priced competitors.

Competition: Most are more expensive

One of Camry’s main competitors is the Tarriss Jetsetter Digital Luggage Scale. The sleek scale is almost double the price and comes with no additional features, but, its face is made of durable stainless steel. Other differences include a longer nylon strap, a 30-second auto turn off time, and single button operation. Both are lightweight, portable, and effective, so we’d give our nod to the Camry simply because it saves you cash.

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