Comparing the 7001DX KD-7000 and i5000 Kitchen Scales

by Jake Stevens   We have been asked many times "what is the difference between these three scales". While all three have similar capacities and similar resolution, they are very different designed scales. Picking the right one will depend mostly on your particular application. If you are looking for a high quality kitchen scale that can also be used as a letter scale, the 7001DX is probably your best bet. That's because it comes with a large square bowl, letter holder and a mail tube holder. In addition it has an adjustable angle display that makes it easy to read the weight at almost any viewing angle. However, many people prefer the more professional appearance and Stainless Steel tray of the KD-7000. The i5000 can of course be used as a terrific kitchen/office scale but it may be considered 'overkill'; The i5000 has a professional grade 5000 division sensor and parts counting function. This makes the i5000 perfect for professional users or those that require extra durability in their scale. At the office the 7001DX again is probably the best choice. It's letter holder and mail tube holder combined with it's other features (Hold feature, beep function, adjustable angle display, etc..) make it very well suited to any office or light shipping application. At a professional kitchen (or for a serious Chef/Cook/Baker), the KD-7000 is likely the best choice. That's because it's large thick Stainless steel tray gives added durability and clean-ability. The taller upright design allows for easy reading and proper weighing of ingredients. The splash/spill guard and water resistant design protects the scale from mishaps that often occur during 'guerilla tactic cooking'. In addition the KD-7000 has the classic appearance of a professional cooking scale. It's important to note that tens of thousands of i5000 scales are being used by cooks, chefs and bakers worldwide. It's the top choice of many cooking schools. The i5000 is very well proven and has a loyal following. You should therefore also consider the i5000 for your application. For 'industrial' applications (meaning soap making, candle making, home brewers, Biodiesel makers, cement mixing or other similar type applications), the KD-7000 is the logical choice due to it's integrated splash guard, SS tray and water-resistant design. The 7001DX is a bad choice for these applications because wax, powders and chemicals can get caught in the adjustable angle display or in the keys. We hope this information above has been useful and will help you to select the scale that is best for your application. Know that we have taken the time to design our scales to be the absolute best in the industry. No other scale company even comes close to the extreme level of our dedication to design and improvement. That is why we are #1 in our markets and why we have such a loyal customer base. If after purchasing one of our scales you have an idea for an improvement, we urge you to contact us and let us know how we can improve our scales. Jake Stevens writes for http://www.digitscales.net where you can find out more about digital scales and other topics.