Dr.meter YW-S068 Fish Scale Review
Our verdict
The Dr.meter YW-S068 Fish Scale costs $13.99 and holds a 4.6 star average across 1,100 reviews, with 100 plus units bought last month showing steady ongoing demand. It lands in the middle of this comparison on price while matching the top tier star ratings posted by pricier competitors.
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Anglers who want a mid-priced plastic fish scale with a strong track record; at $13.99 with a 4.6 star rating across 1,100 reviews and 100 plus recent purchases, it suits buyers who want proven reliability without paying for a metal build.
Skip if
Skip it if a stainless steel or blend-material build matters more to you than price, since the YW-S068 is plastic; anglers focused purely on maximum review volume may also prefer the HEETA SP091D's 5,609 reviews instead.
- Material Plastic
- Color Orange
- Pieces 1 Count
- Priced 36% below the category median ($21.79 across 48 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 1,100 owner ratings
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Popularity3.6/5
1,100 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
A quick weigh-in at the dock or on the boat is the whole point of a scale like the Dr.meter YW-S068, priced at $13.99 and backed by a 4.6 star average across 1,100 reviews. It sits comfortably in the middle of the price range covered in this comparison, above the cheapest plastic picks but well below the steel-bodied options.
Built from plastic and finished in orange, the YW-S068 favors visibility and a lower price point over the heft of a metal body like the stainless steel Piscifun Piscifun-TL020. It ships as a single 1 count unit, and no weight figure is listed in the available specs, unlike several of the other scales compared here that do state a weight.
One hundred plus units bought last month shows ongoing demand, even if it trails the 200 plus figures reported for the Piscifun Piscifun-TL020, the HEETA SP091D and the HEETA Waterproof Digital scale. Its 1,100 reviews and 4.6 star average put it roughly in line with the HEETA Waterproof Digital's 1,080 reviews at the same rating, suggesting a similarly well regarded product at a similar stage in its sales life.
Pros
- 4.6 star average across 1,100 reviews matches the rating of pricier competitors like the HEETA Waterproof Digital scale.
- 100 plus units bought last month shows continued, active demand.
- At $13.99, it costs less than the $29.99 Piscifun Piscifun-TL020 or the $28.50 to $48.55 Rapala models.
- Orange finish improves visibility on a boat deck or against dark water.
- Over 1,100 reviews gives the rating a reasonably solid sample size.
Cons
- No weight figure listed in the available specs, unlike most other scales in this comparison.
- Plastic construction lacks the durability of the stainless steel Piscifun Piscifun-TL020.
- 100 plus units bought last month trails the 200 plus figures for several competitors.
- Ships as a single 1 count unit with no backup scale included.
Specifications
| Material | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Color | Orange |
| Pieces | 1 Count |
Performance notes
Plastic construction keeps the Dr.meter YW-S068 at a moderate $13.99 price point, above the cheapest options in this comparison but well under the cost of stainless steel alternatives like the $29.99 Piscifun Piscifun-TL020. The orange finish is a practical choice, since a bright colored scale stands out against dark water or a cluttered tackle box, similar to the reasoning behind the orange Bicco enlik and HEETA Waterproof Digital scale. Unlike several competing listings, the available specs do not include a weight figure for the YW-S068, so anglers who need to know exactly how much the tool itself weighs before packing a kayak or backpack should check the product listing directly. Shipping as a single 1 count unit keeps things simple, though it also means there is no spare scale included if the first one is lost or damaged on the water.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star average across 1,100 reviews puts the Dr.meter YW-S068 in solid company, matching the rating of the HEETA Waterproof Digital scale and its similarly sized 1,080 review count. One hundred plus units bought last month is a healthy demand signal, though it trails the 200 plus figures reported for the Piscifun Piscifun-TL020, the HEETA SP091D and the HEETA Waterproof Digital scale elsewhere in this comparison. Read together, the pattern suggests a well liked, steadily selling product that has not reached the review volume of the market's biggest sellers but still moves at a consistent pace month to month.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the Dr.meter YW-S068 compare in price to other fish scales?
At $13.99, it costs more than the $9.99 South SB-835B or the $11.99 Bicco enlik and HEETA SP091D, but less than the $15.99 HEETA Waterproof Digital and far less than the $29.99 Piscifun Piscifun-TL020. It sits squarely in the mid-price tier of this comparison.
Is the Dr.meter YW-S068 well reviewed?
Yes, it holds a 4.6 star average across 1,100 reviews, matching the rating posted by the HEETA Waterproof Digital scale. That places it above the 4.4 star ratings of the Piscifun Piscifun-TL020 and the Rapala RMDS-50, though below the 4.8 stars of the pricier Eastaboga Tackle combo.
What is the YW-S068 made of and what color does it come in?
The specs list plastic as the material and orange as the color, sold as a single 1 count unit. No weight figure is included in the available specs, so anglers who need that detail should check the product listing before buying.