Scales with a metal bowl

Metal

— the main advantage of this material is considered high strength; in addition, metal elements look solid and attractive. On the other hand, they are noticeably more expensive than plastic ones, and the described advantages rarely outweigh the difference in price. As a result, the metal is found mainly in devices of the middle and top price categories. In addition, "metal" may refer to a thin coating on a plastic platform; this design comes across among low-cost models.