Tefal Optiss BC5000 (BC5000V0)

Scales of the famous French brand Tefal represent the Optiss line. They have a plastic case, but a glass platform. It has a display and three touch control buttons. At the bottom there are rubberized legs and a retractable ring for hanging, which will provide the possibility of vertical storage of the device.

Accurate measurements of mass and volume

Tefal BC5000 have a measurement step of 1 gram. Such accuracy is ensured when weighing food weighing up to 1 kg. For heavier items, the division value increases and amounts to 5 g. The minimum measurable weight is 3 grams, and the maximum is 5 kg (if it is exceeded, there is an overload indication on the display).

Note that according to some users, the model is too sensitive to uneven surfaces, which causes errors when weighing. Moreover, the possible spread of values is greater than that of analogues in this price segment.

The scale supports several units of measurement, including milliliters and liters, so that in addition to mass, it can determine the volume of liquids.

Useful features in the kitchen

The Tefal BC5000 features tare compensation and sequential weighing. The latter function will simplify the measurement procedure for recipes with multiple ingredients. To reset the previously obtained weighing value, the Tara button located below the display is proposed.

Simple and reliable

The scale supports automatic shutdown (goes into sleep mode after 3 minutes). This will save the capacity of power sources: two AAA batteries, which are included. When discharging, a corresponding warning will appear on the model screen.

Overall, the Tefal BC5000 is easy to use, maintain and store, reliable and functional, making it an interesting choice for home cooks.