Choosing a lab balance scale usually comes down to a trade-off among precision, capacity, and budget, especially when you are shopping for a used unit. The Ohaus SPX2202 Precision Balance addresses that trade-off with a 2200g capacity, a 0.01g readability, and a price of USD 206.15. If your lab work requires centigram resolution across a fairly wide weighing range, this Scout Series balance is worth a close look.
Quick verdict: For a used precision balance, the SPX2202 offers a strong combination of confirmed details. The unit was previously used in a research laboratory and kept on a regular annual calibration schedule throughout its service life. The designation 'Tested Working' appears in the product title, and the balance was removed during a final calibration cycle, which explains why the certification from late 2024 is no longer current. If your lab requires an active calibration certificate, budget for recalibration; if not, this is a practical way to get an Ohaus Scout Series balance with confirmed tested working status.
Who it suits: This balance is well matched to medical laboratory work and research bench settings where consistent, repeatable weighing matters. It also suits users who want a digital LCD display and fast stabilization from a precision balance with enough range for larger samples.
What stands out: The strongest confirmed points are the tested working condition, the 2200g capacity with 0.01g readability, and the digital LCD display. The service history is another differentiator: the unit stayed on a regular annual calibration schedule while in service, which is meaningful for a used balance. The late-2024 calibration date shows the unit was recently in service, but the certification is explicitly not current.
Meaningful trade-offs: The main trade-off is the calibration certificate. Because the most recent calibration is from late 2024 and the certification is no longer current, a lab that needs an in-date certificate will need to arrange recalibration before use.
Product note
Ohaus SPX2202 Precision Balance
The concrete reason to choose this unit is the combination of its tested working status, its wide capacity with centigram readability, and the regular annual calibration schedule from its previous research lab service. The limitation is clear: the calibration certification is not current, with the last calibration date from late 2024, so it is not ready for labs that require an in-date certificate without additional recalibration.
Bottom line: The Ohaus SPX2202 Precision Balance is a credible choice for labs that can handle recalibration and want a wide-capacity precision balance at USD 206.15. If you need a current certificate immediately, this is not the right unit; if you are comfortable with a tested working used balance from Ohaus, it is a practical buy.
