My old balance has given up the ghost after 20 years and needed a new one. Due to the good reviews and the price I have chosen this model. She's nice and flat. The display is easy to read. Initially, I was not so satisfied because the balance has indicated the 1st passage always 1.5 kg too much. This was but the fact that I had accommodated in a space-saving and upright. If it is flat on the floor - so you can just up occur - then it weighs knotless.