Product Review: Ozeri Touch II Kitchen Scale

Disclaimer: I received this product for free. All opinions are my own honest thoughts based on my experience with it.

A kitchen scale can seem like a small convenience until it becomes part of nearly everything you do. That is what happened with my Ozeri ZK13-5PW Touch II Professional Digital Kitchen Scale. I originally reviewed it after using it for only a short time. Years later, I can give a much more meaningful update: I still use this scale almost daily.

It handles ordinary kitchen measurements, but it has also become an important tool in my bakery. I use it to weigh ingredients and finished items when consistency and accurate portions matter. I especially love being able to measure in grams, although the scale also offers several other unit settings. When I am finished, it hangs on the wall in my kitchen, where it stays visible and easy to reach.

My Long-Term Ozeri Touch II Kitchen Scale Review

The best evidence that a kitchen tool fits your routine is not how exciting it seems during the first week. It is whether you continue reaching for it after the novelty wears off. I use the Ozeri Touch II almost every day, and that long-term use says far more than my original first impression.

It is lightweight, easy to move, and simple enough that weighing something does not feel like an extra chore. I do not have to pull a bulky appliance out of a cabinet or clear a permanent spot on the counter. Keeping the scale on the kitchen wall makes it convenient without sacrificing valuable workspace.

I have replaced the batteries over the years, which is expected with a battery-operated device receiving this much use. I will not claim a specific battery-life interval because that depends on frequency of use and the batteries installed. What matters to me is that battery replacement has been routine maintenance rather than a reason to stop using the scale.

Why Grams Matter in My Kitchen and Bakery

Grams are the measurement I appreciate most. Weight is more consistent than volume for many baking ingredients because a cup of flour can vary depending on how it is filled, packed, or leveled. A gram measurement gives me a clear number I can repeat the next time I make the same recipe.

That accuracy is valuable in everyday cooking, but it becomes even more important in bakery work. I can weigh ingredients while mixing, divide dough or batter into more uniform portions, and check finished items when I need them to be consistent. It helps reduce guesswork and makes it easier to repeat a successful batch.

I also use the scale to weigh bakery items themselves. Consistent portions help products bake more evenly and look more professional when several are packaged together. A scale cannot replace experience, but it gives that experience a dependable measurement to work from.

Measurement Units on My Ozeri Touch II

My original review records five available measurement displays: pounds, grams, ounces, fluid ounces, and milliliters. The exact way the display presents pounds and ounces may depend on the selected mode, so I rely on the labels shown on the scale rather than trying to remember them from memory.

• Grams: My favorite choice for baking ingredients, dough portions, and precise recipe work.
• Ounces: Useful when a recipe or package is written in ounces.
• Pounds: Convenient for larger food quantities that remain within the scale's capacity.
• Fluid ounces: An available setting on the scale I reviewed for certain liquid measurements.
• Milliliters: Another documented setting for liquid measurement.

For liquids, the displayed conversion assumes a particular relationship between weight and volume, which may not be identical for every ingredient. When precision matters, especially with oils, syrups, or other liquids that differ in density from water, I follow the recipe's specified measurement method.

Using the Tare Function

The tare function is one of the reasons a digital scale is so useful for scratch cooking. It lets me place a bowl or container on the scale and reset the displayed weight to zero. I can then measure the ingredient without including the container's weight.

1. Place the scale on a stable, level surface.
2. Turn it on and choose the measurement unit needed for the recipe.
3. Set an empty bowl or container on the weighing surface.
4. Press the tare button and wait for the display to return to zero.
5. Add the ingredient slowly until the desired weight appears.

Depending on the recipe and the scale's total capacity, I can tare between compatible ingredients added to the same bowl. I still watch the total load because taring changes the displayed number; it does not increase the scale's physical weight capacity.

Everyday Homestead Kitchen Uses

The Ozeri scale earned its place in my kitchen because it is useful for far more than an occasional specialty recipe. Homestead cooking involves ingredients that are not always uniform: homegrown produce varies in size, eggs do not all weigh the same, and scratch-made dough needs to be divided by hand.

• Fresh eggs: Weigh individual eggs or compare sizes from the flock.
• Garden produce: Measure manageable batches of tomatoes, herbs, vegetables, or fruit.
• Recipe ingredients: Weigh flour, sugar, butter, and other ingredients in grams.
• Dough portions: Divide bread, rolls, noodles, or other dough more consistently.
• Food preservation: Measure ingredients for appropriately tested recipes while following the recipe exactly.
• Pantry organization: Check quantities when dividing bulk ingredients into smaller containers.
• Bakery products: Weigh portions and finished items for better batch consistency.

If you are comparing different scale styles, my Amir digital kitchen scale review offers another firsthand perspective. A kitchen scale is also helpful when following projects such as my guide to baking Dutch oven bread at home.

Capacity: The Limitation I Noticed

The Ozeri Touch II I reviewed had an 11-pound capacity. That is enough for most of my everyday ingredient, portion, and bakery measurements, but it is not intended for every homestead job. Early in my testing, I needed to weigh 24 pounds of tomatoes and had to divide the produce into smaller batches and add the results.

I would still change that limitation if I could, but I also recognize that a lightweight kitchen scale and a high-capacity produce scale serve different purposes. For large harvests, feed, or bulk-market quantities, a separate scale with an appropriate capacity is more practical. For routine recipe and bakery work, the smaller scale is easier to keep close at hand.

Lightweight Design and Wall Storage

One of my first observations was how lightweight the Ozeri scale felt compared with several larger kitchen scales I owned. That made it easier to pack when I expected to take it to a farmers market, but the compact design has been just as valuable at home.

Counter space is always in demand when I am mixing, shaping, cooling, or packaging food. Rather than letting the scale become one more object on the work surface, I hang it on the kitchen wall. It is out of the way but not out of sight, and that accessibility is probably one reason I use it so often.

Anyone using wall storage should make sure the scale is supported securely and cannot fall onto a work surface, appliance, person, or animal. I also keep the weighing surface clean and dry before putting it away.

Cleaning and Battery Maintenance

For ordinary cleanup, I wipe the scale with a clean, slightly damp cloth and dry it rather than soaking it or running it under water. The display, controls, and battery compartment are parts I protect from excess moisture. Product descriptions and care instructions should always be followed for the specific model.

Because I use the scale almost daily, battery replacement has been part of owning it. When the display becomes dim, inconsistent, or shows a low-battery indicator, I replace the batteries with the type specified for the scale. I also remove and inspect batteries if the scale will be stored for an extended period, since leaking batteries can damage electronics.

What Has Changed Since My Original Review?

My original review focused on first impressions: the lightweight body, readable digital display, simple two-button operation, tare function, and multiple measurement units. Those features still explain why I liked the scale, but the long-term story is more important.

Today, I can say that this is not merely a gadget I tested once. I use it almost daily in both my household kitchen and bakery work. I have replaced batteries as needed, learned which unit I prefer, and found a permanent wall-storage spot that keeps it convenient. That is the kind of real use I look for when deciding whether a product truly belongs in a homestead kitchen.

Is the Ozeri Touch II Kitchen Scale Worth It?

Based on my long-term experience, yes. I love the gram setting, the ability to switch among several units, the tare function, the readable display, and the lightweight design. Its 11-pound limit means it is not the right scale for a large harvest or other heavy bulk quantities, but it is extremely useful for everyday recipes, baking, and portioning.

The strongest recommendation I can give is that I continue using it almost every day. It hangs on my kitchen wall because I want it nearby, not because I am trying to find somewhere to store a forgotten gadget. For me, the Ozeri Touch II has earned its place as a hardworking kitchen and bakery tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I still use the Ozeri Touch II kitchen scale?

Yes. I use it almost daily for ordinary kitchen work and in my bakery to weigh ingredients, portions, and finished items.

What measurement setting do I use most?

Grams are my favorite because they make recipe measurements and bakery portions easier to repeat consistently. My original review also documents pounds, ounces, fluid ounces, and milliliters.

Have I replaced the batteries?

Yes. I have replaced the batteries during my years of use. I consider that normal maintenance for a battery-operated scale used as often as mine.

Can it weigh a large garden harvest?

The model I reviewed had an 11-pound maximum capacity. Larger quantities must be divided into batches or weighed on a higher-capacity scale. Taring a container does not increase the total physical capacity.

How do I store my kitchen scale?

I hang mine on the kitchen wall. That keeps it off the counter while leaving it visible and convenient enough to use almost every day.