Advantages: Very accurate and sensitive.Good scale on side of jug.Comprehensive range of weights, including corrections to Volume(ml) for various items other than water, such as milk, sugar,cooking oil and flour. Tare feature so you can weigh one ingredient, then reset to zero and add further ingredients, doing same each time.Slight disadvantages: Electronic scale reading on handle is vertical and needs good light to read it, care needed with cleaning as scale base must not be put in water- don't just put it in the washing up bowl! A good quality product which handled carefully should give years of service.