Taylor 5599 440 Pound Tempered Glass Body Fat-Body Water Scale

Reviews of Taylor 5599 440 Pound Tempered Glass Body Fat-Body Water Scale

1.) 7th Review, 7th 5 star rating!! Great Scale
Reviewed by: Tall Paul
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There may only be seven reviews for this scale, but there's a reason that all seven of us have rated this product with 5 stars; it is a marvelous machine. You get 5 numbers: weight, body fat, muscle mass, water percentage and bone mineral mass. There is an athletic setting and a regular setting. When I checked body fat (the most examined number) in both athletic and regular mode, the range of fat seemed consistent with a range for my height, weight and build. Obviously, each user will choose the setting that seems most accurate to them (athletic or normal).

The only issue that I have with the scale is in the length of time that information is displayed. Weight is flashed three times and then is solid for about 5 seconds before the scale turns itself off. As well, the body percentages cycle three times before they turn off. I would prefer for the numbers to show as long as you are on the scale. I think that the manufacturers designed it that way to preserve battery life.

Nevertheless, if you do repeated tests within the same time span, you get consistent results (no variations). So, the consistency alone is the main reason for getting this scale. I highly recommend this product. Even if you just use it for the scale it's worth it.

2.) Works for me
Reviewed by: Wavefront Tucson, AZ USA
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I've been using this scale (Taylor 5599) for about 4 months and, so far, had no problems. I bought it new and the readings for weight and body fat seem to be about right. I would buy it again with no hesitation from my experience over the last few months. The scale was set up for myself and another user with ease. The manual is adequate but a little more information would be nice especially on the bone mass readings and their accuracy/usefulness particularly in (us) seniors. Cj


3.) Excellent Product
Reviewed by: cat1121nsb Washington
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I recently started on the HCG protocol for weight loss. It requires that you weigh yourself everyday and needs accuracy so if something worked or didn't work the day before, you can adjust it the following day.

I've have stepped on it 7 times in a row and only had one variation of .2lbs. I think you can trick it if you don't stand in the same spot every time (more towards the middle, more out to the side) and I can't guarantee by bathroom floor is perfectly level, so there you go.

It's a wonderful product. No complaints. I love that it measures body fat, body water, bone mass and muscle mass. It's really important to make sure you aren't eating your muscles when losing weight.

Highly recommended.

4.) Great for BMI readings for muscley individuals and as a regular scale too!
Reviewed by: Jean-Marie Beautiful Cali, USA
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I've had this scale for a couple of months and love using it to calculate my true BMI. I've also read that the method it uses for calculating is highly accurate (second to a $400 procedure involving an MRI type machine). Because I've lifted weights for many years of my life, I understand I'm going to be heavier due to the dense muscle, and the BMI output provides me with an accurate reading over the typical BMI calculation which simply uses height and weight. I've watched my BMI and weight go down in concert with one another and it is truly encouraging!

I also have a Wii Fit and it uses the simple calculation to figure out my BMI. This would be truly disconcerting if I trusted the Wii Fit's figure because I understand that muscle weighs a lot more than fat. The Wii Fit shows my BMI at over 29% and says "that's overweight" plumping my poor Mii into a larger body frame, all while she twists about looking at her larger proportions. I only shake my head because I know my REAL scale shows it at less than 23%.

You can also save the settings for up to four people so useful for a family, although the manual states it is not accurate for individuals under 10 years old.

If you want your true BMI reading and a great looking scale, this is the one for you!

**Update July 8, 2010

For quite some time, I've been dealing with the occasional "Err" message when I've gone to weigh myself. And now, I can't get on the scale without it saying "Lo". Sometimes, it will flash my weight for a second before it reads "Lo" - and sometimes, the scale will show that I've lost 3 or 4 pounds out of nowhere and I start to panic that I'm dropping weight way too fast. Then it will correct itself and its back to normal weight again.

I've been EXTREMELY frustrated with these messages and think that maybe "lo" means low batteries so now I'm on the hunt to replace them. I haven't reduced the star rating because its possible the batteries simply need to be replaced. We'll see!

5.) Works great, easy to read display
Reviewed by: Jason P. Taylor Arizona
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I have had this scale for a few weeks now & really like it. The display is easy to read and the results are consistent. They seem accurate compared to other scales I use too. I wish it would display the BMI type results a little slower, it hops through the Bone Mass, Muscle Mass, Body Fat & Water Percentages somewhat quickly. It does continue to cycle through a few times, even when you get off the scale though.

To comment on some other reviews, I also had some inaccurate BMI type readings, however the directions mention it works best with damp feet. Hopping on w/ damp feet really makes a difference and provides the results that match others I have used.


6.) Accurate and Easy to Use.
Reviewed by: Hooligan San Antonio, TX
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We have been using our scale for about a month now and are very satisfied with the acuracy and the ease of setting up the programming. Like any other body fat scale it's only accurate if you take the reading first thing in the morning and use the readings over a long period of time, because it can be off by as much as a couple of points on certain days when you're dehydrated or for what ever reason can't get an accurate reading.

7.) A Solid Product
Reviewed by: Healthy Habit Berkeley, CA USA
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I had used a friend's electric scale and everytime I stepped on it I got
a different number. Not with this product, the scale is accurate and consistent. After entering my age, height and gender, the scale gave
me the percentage of my fat, muscle, water and bone density. Once when
it read ERR I dampen my feet with a wet cloth, and then I got a reading.
I have had it for a few days, and I have to say overall I am impressed.
The specifications state that the scale is able to handle up to
440 pounds, so this is built for heavy duty work. There is a feeling
of elegant quality with this scale.

8.) Really a God Scale to rely on...
Reviewed by: awesome Norcross, Atlanta
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Have tried many of the scales but found that most of them gave inconsistent weights.
This one is really preferable...accurate, consistent, good looking and can even weigh in Kilograms.

9.) Awesome scale
Reviewed by: Drew TX
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Design/look of it is great. It's simple to use and very easy to read the LCD. All of the extra features like body fat/water %/etc are a nice touch as well. While it isn't always 100% accurate, it gives a pretty good approximation of all those features.

Definitely a worthwhile purchase.

10.) Great Product
Reviewed by: Kenneth Alcantara Los Angeles, Ca
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My mom needed a scale and this one has large numbers which is perfect for her cause she has contacts and she uses it before bed and when she wakes up, so her contacts arent always on. It also calculates you BMI with is pretty neat.

11.) Precise
Reviewed by: Lily Yuan
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While I'm uncertain of the accuracy of the scale, it is very precise: you can step on it many times and it will give you the same weight each time. It also looks quite nice as it's mostly glass, but it still seems sturdy. I've used the body fat/water a couple times, but I wasn't sure how accurate it was and as an athlete, I didn't want to rely on this as a judge, despite its "athlete mode".

12.) Lots of use at our house
Reviewed by: Lab Guy Portland,OR
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We have had this scale in our bathroom for over 2 months and it is still doing great. This is constructed of a strong glass platform and a molded base. Unlike some reviews -I find that the structure is quite adequate and the accuracy has been consistantly good.I have found that most scales will read a little off with multiple weighings within a short time.The best time to weigh yourself is once a day or once a week. You can not tell the true accuracy of a scale by stepping on and off it multiple times in a row.I have multiple scales in my home- one in each bath -and I find this one to be the most consistant and accurate of any of them. If you do have a problem-the Taylor people respond quite quickly to any complaint

13.) Great Scale!!!!!!!
Reviewed by: Perfectionist in Scottsdale
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I purchased this scale about 6 weeks ago and just love it! It is very accurate as the other reviews state. You can stand on it several times and even on different surfaces and get the exact same reading. It is very impressive looking and sturdy. Highly recommend it for the price on Amazon. The manufacturer should include more info on bone mass as stated in another review and also go into more depth explaining other measurements but overall it is OUTSTANDING!!

14.) Works Great.
Reviewed by: nycangel78 New York, NY
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I've had no problems with incorrect readings. The scale reads the same as my normal scale and Wii Fit for me. Works exactly as it should.
Update July 2009 - I would like to change my review to 1 star. This scale has given me nothing but problems 3 months after purchasing it. I constantly get an error message, and when it does work it has become 3 pounds off from all other scales I have. I would change my recommendation to NOT purchase this scale.

15.) great accurate scale
Reviewed by: Ahmed Sacramento,CA
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The scale is pretty accurate. I compared it with my salter 0.1 lbs accurate scale and their weight reading matched exactly. I always get consistent results for the other numbers every time I stand on it and the numbers seem to be correct.

On the down side:
1. The readings for the body fat, water and muscles are displayed right after each other 3 times. Each number is displayed for a second or so before the next number shows up. And they are not in order (top to bottom on the scale). It is kind of hard to catch all of them!
2. The scale also has a big foot print and the plastic seems like it won't look good after sometime.
3. I wish the manual included some guidelines on how to interpret the results.
Overall I am happy with my purchase. The downsides are minor so I am still giving it 5 stars considering its price.

16.) Very reliable, sleek looking scale
Reviewed by: Nupur Shah Jersey
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This scale looks just fabolous and most importantly our weight comes up pretty accurately. I am not sure how accurate it is with body fat, but that's just bells and whistles that I don't really need.

17.) Great company to buy from!
Reviewed by: Tech Guy
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I won't restate all the obvious facts that are listed. I would just like to say that Taylor has the best WARRANTY. They stand behind their products. I had another scale before this one, approximately 5 YEARS after i got it the scale started acting up, i called them and they checked a couple things and then immediately sent me a new scale. They stand behind their products forever ..... hard to go wrong with a company like this ... especially given all the options and the value you get with their scales.

18.) So far - great!!!
Reviewed by: dvrmasik USA
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Accurate, measures Body Fat Index - useful for long-time monitoring when you exercise to track progress! I'm pleased with this purchase!


19.) Middle age spreader
Reviewed by: Lucille J. Russell Yardley, PA USA
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This scale delivers as promised! I need to track body water due to medical conditions. This scale is a definite advantage.

20.) Great scale and more
Reviewed by: MedStudent
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This is a great scale. Not only does it give your weight, it also does other functins such as muscle mass, fat content, water percentage. It has been pretty accurate so far (put 2 50lb free weight dumbells on it and it hit 100 lbs). The tempered glass is nice to look at as well vs several scales that are plastic. The only cons are that sometimes you step on and it overloads (all the display items come on) so you have to step off and try again. The second con is that there is a plastic ring along the bottom, which would have been better as something more appealing (stainless steel) or just left off. Would definitely recommend the scale!

21.) another fab review
Reviewed by: bwoithe Jackman, Me
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i am well lets say it fat man. tipping the scales at 275 so its been tough to find a good scale for my weight but here it is. works great and its not an eye sore in the bathroom.

22.) Not a toy!
Reviewed by: MB IA IOWA
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I started a diet protocol that requires keeping track of the five functions that this scale provides. Over that past five weeks I have found the scale easy to set up, accurate in it's readings, and consistant in the results.
I was concerned that this scale would not deliver the information reliably based on some of the other reviews. I found those reviews to be wrong. Perhaps those that are getting inconsistant numbers don't have them on a solid surface like vinyl or tile. Carpet provides too much variable cusion to be reliable. I did find that BF, H2O, MM, and BD numbers read the best when I made sure my feet were still wet from the shower and not just moist from the absorbtion of the bath mat.
I was concerned that my wife would not like the contemporary look of the stainless and glass, but she really likes that fact that it looks more like an accessory than the traditional cluncky old bathroom scale we are so used to seeing. This scale delivers in all arenas and recieves my highest recommendation. Good Job Taylor!!
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A DIGITAL MULTI-FUNCTION SCALE, THIS IS THE ONE!!

23.) accurate scale
Reviewed by: Max Baton Rouge
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I bought this digital scale with hopes it would be accurate it has not disappointed me in any way took me a couple minutes to set up the reading

24.) Sweet Scale with Many Readout Values
Reviewed by: Adopt a shelter pet. www.PetFinder.com USA
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Great scale that displays various readings as advertised. And it looks really stylish, more style than my bathroom itself. :) Love it. Seems to be a lot more accurate than the generic scales.


25.) cool scale
Reviewed by: Nailpolish Bay Area, CA
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I bought it for the body fat and bone mass features. To get an accurate weight, lay the scale on a flat surface. I think my weight is accurate. Amazon had amazing customer service!!

26.) Very Nice!
Reviewed by: A. L. Morelli USA
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Very nice scale! I highly recommend choosing this scale over many others of a like kind. All the advertised functions work very well & it is able to accommodate larger individuals who weigh up to 440 lbs.

Over all a super nice scale at an affordable price!

Well done Amazon!

I have never even once been left disappointed in buying anything through Amazon.com & people need to understand this. If you do buy something through Amazon & something does go wrong they are super fast to see you 100% satisfied.

"Never fear buying anything here @ Amazon.com!!!

E-Bay: for example is ten thousand times more trouble if something goes wrong and 9 out of 10 times you'll be trying to see yourself satisfied @ E-Bay for at least two months before everything that can go wrong is made right & mind you that is only if you know the system like a master user & as we all know that's way to long to be bothered with any on-line purchase.

I'll say it again - Never fear buying anything here at Amazon.com

Thanks, Tony ...


27.) Best thing I've ever set my feet on!
Reviewed by: Rachel Johanson
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Accurate, consistent, and beautiful! Also as a bonus, it tells me my body fat % too. What more could anyone ask for in a scale?

28.) Good set of scales
Reviewed by: BellevilleMomma WV
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I'm happy with this purchase. The appearance is sleek & clean. It has large numbers and works like a charm. And it gives VERY accurate weight down to the 10th. I love them!

29.) Accurate
Reviewed by: Mrs. Edwins Oakley, CA
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We have tested with the dr's scale and it is pretty right on. I haven't used the body fat or water weight measurements yet but I like the way it looks. Wish it had a backlight but turning on the bathroom light works just as good.

30.) This scale does it all!
Reviewed by: beach god in training Chicago IL
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I am not the most electronically savy person and was a little threatened when my doctor told me I should pick up a scale that measures body fat, water, muscle mass and bone mass.
When I found the 5599 it was easy to set up, easy to use and extremely accurate. My doctor is happy with my results so far. The readings I get help keep me on track with my diet and exercise program seeing my muscle mass go up while my body fat goes down!

31.) Great scale
Reviewed by: Rocket Man Northbrook, IL
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Great scale and at a great price. Not only was the scale on sale, but I believe the manufacturer was offering an additional discount through Amazaon at the time of purchase.

The scall seems very accurate at displaying body weight. I can't tell how accruate the body composition (fat, water, bone, etc.) numbers are but it is a cool feature.

One minor issue is that it is a little difficult to put the scale into the body composition analysis mode since you have to reach down and press the set button with you hand. It's pretty hard to do it with you toe.

32.) Good looking consistent well built scale
Reviewed by: in2deep Austin, TX
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Ok, I'm not sure how accurate the bone density measurements are but overall, I can't think of a thing to complain about. Wait, yes I can... I do wish it had a feature where it would store your past information. I knocked off one star for that. Other than that, this scale looks great, works great, it consistent, readable and cool. Now if it would just loose weight for me, I'd add a couple of stars back on.

33.) Great scale at a great price
Reviewed by: L. Rudd Commerce, TX, USA
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First of all, I got a great bargain on this scale. It was on sale, then there was an additional $10 off that day for this brand, so I'm extremely pleased with the price. For normal weighing, the scale is silent, fast, and accurate. The numbers are large and easy-to-read. You need a pad and pen handy to use the additional features because they flash through quickly! I will only use that periodically to check progress, but for everyday weighing, this is the best scale I've ever had. Besides that, it looks great in the bathroom and is easy to clean.

34.) Great scale, horrible battery life.
Reviewed by: merm Seattle, WA
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I really like this scale. It works well, is simple enough to operate, and looks good sitting in the bathroom. I have a habit of weighing myself each morning and tracking my weight online, so this scale gets used once a day. I've found though that the battery runs out after only about 2 months of use - and it takes those expensive "watch batteries" that cost $4+ each. The batteries alone make this scale a lot more expensive than it appears. I don't know why the manufacturer couldn't have just made the thing operate on an AA or AAA battery, it would have been so much less expensive to operate and gone a lot longer on one battery versus the tiny watch batteries. If you buy this scale, consider the ongoing battery cost in addition to the up front scale cost. At $2/mo this scale will cost you an extra $25 in the first year.

35.) Very Useful Tool
Reviewed by: American Trevor
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Needed to replace the 20 year old spring based scale I have been using most of my life, and decided the BFI analyzer would be a nice addtion.

The scale was easy to set up with profiles for all the users (height, age, and whether you are an "athlete") and looks and feels great. Never easy to determine accuracy, but based on the 3 or 4 scales I check regularly this seems to be reading very close to those.

Tested it out and was surprised that I came out at 27% BF. Most of the methods I have access to have variable accuracy as well (pinch test, BMI, etc.) but this is higher than any other reading I have seen. Even if the results are skewed in one direction, the scale is consistant and you can track your progress over time, just don't put too much faith in the reading it gives you.

36.) Taylor 5599
Reviewed by: MrVic
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This has been a great scale so far. However, make sure the scale is on a flat non-creviced floor. We have a small square tile bathroom floor and have to make sure the rubber legs do not sit on or in the tile crevices for an accurate reading.

37.) No information for bone mass number!
Reviewed by: Dawn MO
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I love this scale and one of the reasons I bought it was for the Bone Mass information. My mother, her sisters, and her mother all developed osteoporosis in their 50's. I am in my-mid thirties and would like to begin to monitor my bone mass so I can avoid going down that road. The scale gives you a number. Mine was 4. Is this good or bad? I do not know because the manual says nothing about it. I also can't find any info on the website or anywhere on line. There is also no information about what an ideal muscle mass range would be. This scale would be more useful if some information was given about using the numbers.

38.) Pretty good scale!
Reviewed by: Sethbacca Lewiston, ME USA
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Have had this about 2 months now. The weight seems consistent with my doctor's office, although I have no basis for comparison on the fat analysis and other goodies. The scale is well made and holds up well to my large size.

39.) Great Purchase
Reviewed by: Nicholas Wozniak
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You couldn't ask more for your money. The readings are great and its the perfect size so easily stored as well. The plastic trim and handle doesn't seem to be the most durable thing in the world, but with care it hasn't failed me yet. I definately recommend this product.

40.) Great Price and nice design
Reviewed by: Alpo
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It was inexpensive for what you get. It is slick looking and accurate. I am pleased with the product.

41.) GOOD FOR THOSE WITH GOOD EYES
Reviewed by: Tag Kentucky
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As with other reviewers, I had to read the instructions a few times. Once I programmed my body info into it, I had no problems. It's a nice-looking scale (albeit with a flimsy plastic handle at the bottom). It appears to give consistent readings, although I have no way to verify if the bone mass, or muscle/water/fat readings are actually accurate.

If all you want is body weight, just step on the scale. However, If you want the bone mass, water content, fat % or muscle %, then you press the "set" button and allow it to enter the correct mode, then step on with moistened feet. There are metal sensors that apparently send impulses through you feet. (You can't feel anything at all.)

My only gripe is the display flashes each reading way too fast, (2 seconds for each of the 5 cycles) and the bone/fat/water/muscle indicator is VERY small. I have average eyesight, but to see a 12 font from 6 feet away, I have to run the sequence 2 or 3 times just to read each function. This is irritating. I assume the small icons and quick sequences are designed to preserve the lithium watch battery; but repeating the function 2-3 times ends up wasting battery power.



42.) Overal 3stars
Reviewed by: KaiserSouze Baton Rouge, LA
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It's just an ordinary scale. However, the only thing I could say is look. It's a stylish look with tempered glass.

43.) Great Purchase
Reviewed by: K McCarroll-McHerron Chicago, IL
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Great scale. I just wished it would store previous readings so you would not have to keep a journal or rely on memory. Other than that I definitely recommend this scale. By the way, if you want a good reading, yes you have to dampen your feet. If you drench them you'll likely to end up on your backside because the platform IS glass. Let's chock it up to experience.

44.) Worked fine for a couple years, and then crapped out
Reviewed by: Quezzie Providence, RI USA
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This worked great when it was new - it gave consistent readings for weight and body fat, and I used it on a hardwood floor. Several months into use, it started to give ERR readings when I stepped on it. This lasted for a little while, and then it went back to 'normal' performance. A few months later, it wouldn't turn on when I pressed the buttons. I'd have to press them several times or hold them before the scale powered on. Sometimes the wait time between turning on and when it was ready for stepping on was very long. Mostly, it was just inconsistent.

Also, it has a nice sleek look, but the four little plastic raised arms on the top pop off easily if you, for instance, tap it wrong when stepping on or when you're cleaning the glass.

Overall, this product seems to work great for the first 6 months of use, and then it becomes incredibly inconsistent. I've had mine for about 2 years, and it's dead now - won't turn on at all. I would choose a different product if I knew it would last longer.

45.) Scale Review
Reviewed by: HCBL2010
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I have been very impressed with the body measurements readings with this scale. Numerous of people have weighed on this scale and all had accurate body measurements readings.

46.) not accurate 100% of the time
Reviewed by: Joyce I. Kiernan
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the scale is a nice solid and stable scale. It can hold quite a bit and i like the design.
what I like in particular is that you can switch between lb's and kilos. since I am used to a metric system it is nice to compare the lb's with the kilos.
I have noticed that if you move the scale around a bit in the bathroom it can have different outcomes when you weigh yourself. Try to find a part on the floor where all four stands are even (You'll feel it when you stand on it). I noticed the scale will show the same same number every time you stan on it.
I guess that's to be expected for a low price scale like this. overall i believe you get wat you pay for.

47.) Beware: Lithium batteries NOT 9v
Reviewed by: jojoba
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The product description states "Scale operates on one 9 volt battery, not included."

That is wrong. The scale uses two Lithium batteries (CR 2032) which are non-rechargeable.

As others have stated, the glass and metal look nice, but the plastic pieces (the "handle" and control buttons) are cheap and flimsy.

48.) poor/cheap design takes away from otherwise good scale
Reviewed by: Craig State College, PA USA
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On the box/picture, this is a nice-looking scale with great features. Out of the box, it has a lot of cheap plastic in key places and the design of the digital interface is lacking. I tried it for a week and returned it. First, the plastic sticks out in a curve around the bottom of the scale, and you quickly realize somebody is eventually going to step there accidentally and break it. The buttons at the top are the same plastic and the whole top flexes down considerably when you press a button (and you have to press fairly hard for the buttons to engage). That leads to the digital interface where the buttons almost always seemed to need two presses before they would function, occasionally it'd work on the first press, but it was nearly always two. To the right of the LCD is a list of parameters (body fat, body muscle, body water and bone mass) that it cycles through after it takes a reading, but for some unknown reason, it doesn't cycle through them in the order printed on the plastic (which makes them more difficult to remember since it goes through them quickly and doesn't save them with the individual's profile).

I initially tried it on a carpet, and the readings were clearly off (my analog scale works fine on the carpet). I moved it to a solid floor. Once moved, it seemed very accurate, and I got consistent readings from it. The included manual was useless. It offers little/no description of the body parameters returned by the scale (and their website doesn't either). Also the setup instructions are not particularly good, there's a tiny icon on the LCD to differentiate male/female which isn't even mentioned in the manual (I assume I correctly guessed the one with the triangle was female, as the male one made no sense). The manual didn't show any pictures of the setup screens, and relied mostly on how many times to press the buttons (not particularly useful when you have to press more than once to get it to register).

I expected more from a $40 scale that is made to look nice on the package. Taylor, minimally, needs to hide the plastic at the bottom under the glass, strengthen the backing behind the buttons, fix their software to show items in the order presented, and drastically improve their manual. All in all, it's a pretty good scale if you just care about the numbers and not how it's built/works.

49.) Not the best..
Reviewed by: ShesMsCalifornia
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After reading all the positive reviews, I was very excited to get this scale. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to its expectations for me. I stepped on the scale three times in a row and got three different readings. There was a .6 difference between the three. It's just not all that accurate.

50.) Poorly constructed
Reviewed by: Film Maker California
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The build quality of this scale is terrible. The up and down buttons on the top of my scale did not depress when I pressed on them to adjust the height and weight accordingly for each profile.

After 3 months, the scale now reads ERR1 everytime someone tries to use it. I presume it's malfunctioned and needs to be tossed out.

It creaked everytime my wife and I got one and she's under 100lbs. while I'm 180. It felt like the plastic ring was going to crack.

Overall, I would have been better off getting a digital scale from Walmart or Target instead of buying this one. I should have listened to the reviews.

51.) Looks nice, functions poorly
Reviewed by: Nicholas
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This is probably the nicest looking scale in within a $100 range. A lot of company uses the bathroom I keep this in, and I was not afraid to leave it out.

But in terms of useability this little guy is not a winner. The buttons are very difficult to use. I often had to pick the scale up and click the buttons with my hand just to start it up every day.

Finally the battery life is terrible. I'm talking 2 months. It's just unacceptable.

It functioned alright, the scale seemed to read a little light, but not by much. And if I was careful about having clean feet the body fat readings seemed consistent, though definitely low (I had often still had wet feet, so this probably affected it).

I cannot reccomend this item, however.

52.) Err1 - Defective after 1 month
Reviewed by: Hops Runner Roseville, MN USA
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I bought the Taylor 5599 scale at local Target retail. It seemed like a decent scale for the 1st month, until it suddenly started displaying Err1 whenever I stepped on it. My previous Counselor brand scale worked perfectly for 20 years. The Taylor 5599 manual says Err1 indicates over 440lbs is on the scale. I can assure you I weigh far less than 1/2 that. From other reviews, it seems I'm not the only one to get the Err1 error. I tried removing the batteries to reset the electronics, with no luck. The scale has a lifetime warranty, so I called Taylor's customer service number (866-843-3905) and spoke to someone. There was no easy resolution to the Err1 error - perhaps a spring broke was the diagnosis. They would replace the scale if I'd send it to New Mexico...at my expense, of course. I might get a new one after 3-4 weeks (they blamed this delay on a backlog, and UPS - who can deliver overnight if you pay for it). They would not cross-ship me a new unit while the defective unit was in transit. The manual says NOT to return it to the retailer, presumably so the retailer doesn't know of the defective units they're selling. Despite this, I took the scale back to Target who readily exchanged my defective unit for a new one, without the original packaging or receipt. I've just validated the new scale works. My hope is the quality of the new unit is better than the last, but only time will tell. In the end, the scale looks nice and my hope is the new unit provides years of accurate weight measurement, but I'm not betting on it.

53.) Not for people trying to measure body fat. . .
Reviewed by: B. Riley NC, USA
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This thing thinks my body fat percentage is 57%! For those who don't know what that means, if one was 57% body fat, they'd be lucky to leave the house at all. I'm working out 5 times a week, and bought this scale thinking it would be cool to see the fat %. Not onyl was the percentage way off, but the variance was unacceptable. I found the weight variance to be off as well.

Overall a disappointing purchase. Thank goodness for Amazon's return policy.

54.) Didn't last long
Reviewed by: Amy
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This scale was nice while it lasted, but after a few months, it errored out any time we tried to use the advanced feature. It still will show weight, but it seems a waste to be unable to use the other features.

55.) Dissapointment
Reviewed by: J. Gonzales Orange County, CA, USA
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I bought this because I like the sleek design and I was excited about the features. You can save the height and age for multiple people but it does not save your weight, BMI, or other statistics. I am disappointed with this purchase for a few of reasons. First, the box the scale came in appeared to be opened and the scale had water marks on it straight out of the box. The packaging was not good. The scale arrived into a very large brown box with crumbled up newspaper print. The box is huge compared to the actual product. When you stand on the scale it doesn't always turn on. Pushing buttons doesn't even turn it on sometimes. I usually have to remove the batteries and replace them in order to get it to work. The last problem with this scale is minor but it does bother me: Every time you step on it, it dips down and makes a noise. It feels unstable and as if it will break- and I weigh about 140.

As for accuracy: The weight seems to be right on target. I honestly haven't really tracked the other features because I've had so many problems with it.

I definitely plan on returning this scale on Monday.

56.) Disappointed
Reviewed by: R. Gilkes Los Angeles, CA
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I paid $43 for this scale at Target and was disappointed to find the following:

1. The body fat analyzer was way off. I'm 128 lbs, 5'8", male and the scale told me I am overweight! This is even after following the directions in the manual to use damp feet for better accuracy.

2. The weight readings were inconsistent. I would step on the scale, step off and back on and get a difference in weight of 1 to 2 lbs. My sister also noted it was giving a reading of about 2 lbs more than her gym scale. I finally gave up and returned the scale after discovering that it differed by 2.5 lbs from the one at my doctor's office.

I expected much better quality for the price and was quite disappointed with this product.

57.) Useful features, but not a very well-built product
Reviewed by: Bryan Mickelson Seattle, WA
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I was excited when this finally arrived. It had lots of neat features that I was excited to take advantage of. I took it out of the box and instantly noticed how flimsy and brittle the plastic was. One small drop could easily break it, and render the entire scale useless. The next disappointment was when I turned it on for the first time. I'm not sure if I got a defective unit, but the display half-worked. Parts of some numbers were nice and bright, while others were barely visible, and others didn't show up at all. I would suggest Escali High-Capacity Bathroom Scale with Body Fat/Body Water Monitoring (440lb / 200kg) as an alternative.

58.) Became inaccurate over time - unreliable
Reviewed by: Sean Azlin Seattle, WA
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This scale appeared to work well the first month I had it. A few months after owning the scale, it started to show me losing weight (my goal was to gain weight, unfortunately) at an alarming rate... eventually, I got fed up with the scale and, using a piece of shelving to distribute the weight evenly, I placed a pair of 60 lb dumbbells (120 lbs total) on the scale to see what it would read. Sure enough, the reading was about 15 lbs too low. Taylor Scale=FAIL

I then scoured the web to see if there was a way to recalibrate or "zero" the scale. I looked over everything I could find on the company's website. I found nothing helpful and tossed the POS.

On a lesser note, I was also a little skeptical of the Athlete vs. Non-athelete bodyfat settings... I think the "athlete" settings were a few percentage points too low, and the non-athlete settings were clearly too high.

I'm an active 150lb 25 year-old male, and I do not approve of this product.

59.) Terrible Simply Terrible (product and customer service)
Reviewed by: RES Lake Oconee GA
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Taylor 5599 440 Pound Tempered Glass Body Fat-Body Water Scale

Received scale and it looked great. Also worked great. Unfortunately it was for only 10 days. The scale then reflected weights varying as much as 10 pounds. I mean it was all over the place.

I put in fresh batteries. No change.

I then called Taylor customer service. I got a recording saying they had a heavy customer demand and that my call would be taken in order. I was given the option to leave my phone number. I decided to wait. After 18 minutes I gave up and pressed the keypad number to leave my phone number. I was then transferred to leave my number only to get a recording telling me that the recorder line was full. The phone then disconnected me.

I called Amazon and they are sending me a replacement.

Hope it works better than the orginal. I can understand a product breaking, what I cannot understand is such shabby customer service.

Buy With Caution,

Ray

Taylor 5599 440 Pound Tempered Glass Body Fat-Body Water Scale

60.) Always innacurate and now totally broken
Reviewed by: salsanita Los Angeles, CA
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This scale was always inaccurate as compared to all the other scales at my gym. It was 3-4lbs (or about 3%) off consistently. It then started to give totally different readouts each time I stepped on it, sometimes by more than 20lbs. Now it won't give readouts at all. I have to get another scale now, because this one is worthless.

61.) accuracy and battery usage
Reviewed by: johaan
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This scale is awful. When I first got it, it said I weighed about 30 pounds more than I actually weigh. I tested it with other normal household goods. Still, it consistently overweighed them. So I returned it and got another one.

The second one worked great-- for about two months. Then I noticed that the display was dim. Had it really drained the batteries in only two months? I replaced the batteries.
The display was still dim. It was a defective scale --but now I could not return it.

62.) Breaks after a month of regular use
Reviewed by: Pat Denoli Baltimore, MD
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After a month, it gave readings that varied by as much as 50 pounds between readings and a few minutes apart. After resetting the scale and feeding it fresh batteries - it did the same thing. It will now be weighing my garbage can from the inside. JUNK!!

63.) Worst scale ever!
Reviewed by: Michele Carraturo
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This is the absolute worst scale I ever owned! It has not worked properly since the day I got it. I'm so sorry that I bought it....escpecially through Amazon.......at the $40 price! Returns for faulty product would have been easier at a local store. This scale hardly ever even reads weight. 99% of the time it says error. When it does show a weight, it's totally wrong. Says weighs up to 440 lbs but can't even handle 150. This scale is junk! I later bought a similar looking scale (different brand) for $20 from BJ's wholesale club. It's so much nicer and IT WORKS. Don't waste your money with this one.

64.) Broke after 2 weeks
Reviewed by: M. Klassen Oklahoma
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Mine broke after 2 weeks. Won't turn on every time and weighs up to 75lb different in a 5 minute period. Save your money and get something else.

65.) DO NOT BUY!
Reviewed by: Blu-ray addict
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DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! I had the same problem as many of the others posted here. Stopped working after only 1 month. I tried all the instructions they gave me to reset it. I reset it 20 times and nothing. We have another Weight Watchers scale that works without problem. This is the second Taylor scale that has stopped working. I will never buy another Taylor product again.

66.) Completely worthless
Reviewed by: J. Haberman
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At first I was very happy with this scale, but only after a few days it started to break down. It would show completely wrong weights, sometimes the weight on the scale would just go up without even anything ontop of it. The slightest weight would result in an "Err 1" which according to the manual means the weight on it is over 440 pounds. really? I have a computer manual that weighs over 440 pounds? Then when I turn around and weigh myself it says i way 4.6 pounds. It just completely goes crazy the second its turned on and after multiple tries to get it to work or reset the calibration it always acts completely crazy.

67.) Worked great for two months
Reviewed by: K. Norton WV USA
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While this scale looked nice and was easy to use it only worked for two months. I have replaced the batteries and it still doesn't work. To the trash it goes.

68.) Never worked well
Reviewed by: Megan Chicago, IL
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This scale seems like a good deal, but almost instantly, it started being finicky and showing that there was around 5lbs of weight on the scale randomly when no one/nothing is on it. I think it's the design of the legs, and that they stick, but I'm really not sure.

Regardless, I was looking for a reliable way to keep track of weight loss and now I feel like I'm constantly guessing whether I need to subtract 4.6lbs or whatever it decides to read that day, or whether the reading when the scale does happen to come up at 0 is even right. Not what I was hoping for.

In all fairness, I have not tried to return it, so I'm not sure if this one is just defective but I really wasn't hoping for an involved process in getting a scale.

69.) Bad Out of the Box
Reviewed by: severian66 Atlanta, GA
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It looks nice, but it doesn't work. It only reads 0.0 then goes off, as if to say, "Job well done!" I can set my profile, and it keeps my info, but it refuses to weigh anything or anyone. The plastic parts are extremely flimsy, as well.

70.) short lived
Reviewed by: Richard S Lauerman
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The scale seemed just what I was looking for but quit working after 3 months. After working with the customer service at taylor I found it was bad and needed to be sent in for warranty...It cost near as much to ship back which is our responsibility for the warranty as It did to purchase in the first place. The costomer service was real helpful and friendly at taylor but time and cost involved in sending it back- not worth it. Its garbage.

71.) Unreliable
Reviewed by: D. Player
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This scale works very poorly on linoleum floors, and erratically on hard tile. It weighs very consistently unless you bump or move it, in which case it will consistently give you a new and different result. The scale function varied within a 5 pound range, but the body fat percentage had a 9% range! 13% body fat at 5:31, 22% at 5:32.

You probably think I'm misusing the scale, but I'm the guy who reads the manual. This product is terrible.

72.) Stopped working
Reviewed by: B. Essink
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It worked fine for 2 months, but then it stopped working. I put new batteries in it, but it still wouldn't work. I would not recommend this scale.

73.) Inaccurate and worthless.
Reviewed by: Tanya Allgood Atlanta, GA
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Followed directions to set the scale up out of the box. The scale weighed me a different weight with a 23 pound variance below/above my actual weight. I took the batteries out and tried new ones... no change. This scale is worthless and going right back to Target. DO NOT BUY!

74.) Unhappy with performance
Reviewed by: ArlieneP
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Scale worked for several months then began receiving error messages and erratic weights. Called Taylor customer service rep was not helpful, said my problem was very unusual. Apparently has never looked at the reviews on Amazon. I will never buy another Taylor product and this one is going in the trash. Expensive and poor quality.

75.) Not Worth the Hassle
Reviewed by: Courtney Winfrey
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I bought this at a retail store near my home, and it was a piece of crap. Quit working after only 2 days. I retured it and the replacement was just as bad. I will be going back to get my refund tomorrow and be done with it.

76.) Not worth it
Reviewed by: designer NJ
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It's a nice scale, but not accurate. Sometimes it's 4 lbs. under, sometimes 5 lbs. over. Never consistent. I have to place my weights on it to determine how much it's going to be off. I wish I could return it, but I've had it for too long. (I was in the process of moving when I purchased it & didn't start using it until recently.)
Maybe just mine is defective?

77.) very very inaccurate
Reviewed by: Sankar R. Dhanabalan IRVING, TEXAS, US
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I weighed my checkin baggage. It was showing 40lb, but the actual weight was 52lb.

78.) INACCURATE and INCONSISTENT
Reviewed by: aspiring audiophile New York
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I don't expect a $35 scale to accurately measure my BF% but why is this so INCONSISTENT?? The measurements really do vary by the second, with the scale on the floor in the same place. The weight measurement is pretty accurate however.


***UPDATE***

SO, AFTER WORKING FOR ALL OF 3 MONTHS, THE THING DIED ON ME!!! It constantly displays "ERR" and I can never get it to work again. I will never buy another Taylor product ever again.

79.) Not so good...
Reviewed by: biohzrd O-H!
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The scale arrived in good condition. Removed the battery tab and the scale turned on momentarily. That is the only time it worked. I attempted to remove the batteries for a few minutes, and after replacing them, still nothing. Both batteries are still good (they read 3.1V and are 3V batteries). Will be requesting an RMA.

Other notes: The scale looks sturdy and the glass feels substantial enough to take 440 lbs for sure. While the top "prongs" are a brushed metal, the bottom is all plastic. Not so good if you are going to move it around a lot. I can't comment on the display since I only saw it briefly once.

80.) Very fussy about level of ground
Reviewed by: K. Habdas
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I have to move around my house 6-7 times trying to find a surface that will allow it to turn on and not immediately read 4.6lbs. If I had the box for this piece of junk I'd send it back.

81.) Garbage
Reviewed by: N. Alejo Buffalo, NY
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I'd owned this scale a few weeks before pieces started coming off and it basically fell apart. First the silver tabs pictured on each corner came off which made it look ugly, then it started to become seperated from its base and wires started showing and eventually broke. This was the worst and I wouldn't recommend it.

82.) can't settle on a weight
Reviewed by: Kabini TN USA
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I bought this and the first time I used it it couldn't zero...just sat with the --- on it and never showed the 0.0 that it says it will. So I pressed on it to reset it again. It did zero then without me even touching it the weight started going ALL over the place, from 1 pound to as high as 29! So then I let it go back to zero and stepped on. According to my old scale I am at 184. This thing CONSTANTLY changed, going all the way from 111 to 212 and never settled on a weight before finally just turning itself off. It was on a perfectly level floor. I think mine is messed up and am going to exchange it tomorrow. Hopefully the next one won't be so messed up

83.) perfectly inaccurate
Reviewed by: amenok
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i bought this before thinking it would be a great investment. unfortunately my family soon noticed how inaccurate this scale is. it flucuates and has a horrible analysis(it can change results literally the next minute you get on it).

i wouldn't waste my time on this or any other taylor scale(the last one i soon discovered was a taylor too). hopefully this collects dust when i return it at a store

84.) Are you serious???
Reviewed by: R. Oakley
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OK so a year ago I was not working out at all and my body fat was measured at the gym at 24%. After a year of working 3-4 times a week (mostly weight training, pilates, yoga) - I haven't lost any weight but got noticeably stronger and leaner, my clothes are loose. So I thought I'd treat myself to the home body fat analyzer. Checked the definition for the athlete (10 hrs+ per week of aerobics, 60 resting heart rate - not me) so I selected normal person. My body fat measured at 29.9%, second time at 30.4%! Are you kidding me??? Choosing being an athletic person it measured at body fat at 20.9% which seems to be more likely but definitely not by Taylor's definition of an Athlete.... So either you can kid yourself that you are an athlete and get a reading that feels good or get some kind of crazy reading that doesn't make any sense. Can not believe I wasted my money.

Features of Taylor 5599 440 Pound Tempered Glass Body Fat-Body Water Scale

Not just a body fat scale, but a body composition scale. This body fat scale not only measures body fat and body water (to the precise 0.1%) but also measures muscle mass and bone mineral for more body composition readings. The platform is high tempered glass, with brushed stainless steel accents for a great, contemporary look. The readout is a large 1.6" in total height and the digits read 1.3" high. Plus, the capacity is ultra high - 440 lbs, yet reads in precise 0.2 lb increments. A built in carrying handle allows the scale to be moved easily. In addition, this scale be a simple weight only scale - just step on the scale to weigh. All this from Taylor Precision Products, the market leader in the bath scale market. 2 long life Lithium batteries supplied.

1.) Uses BIA method to measure body fat and body water;
2.) Measures muscle mass and bone mineral mass;
3.) Contemporary glass platform with 1.6" LCD readout;
4.) Weighs to 440 pounds - 200kgs.;
5.) Athlete and separate scale only modes;

Package Height x Length x Width: 16.25 in. x 16.25 in. x 16 in.
Package Weight: 6.35 lbs.

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