Meilen MST012-H Fish Scale Review
Our verdict
The Meilen MST012-H Fish Scale costs $9.99, the lowest price in this comparison, yet it holds the highest rating in the group at 4.7 stars across 2,900 reviews. With 300 or more bought last month, the numbers make a strong case for it as the best value pick among the fish scales reviewed here.
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Budget-conscious anglers who want a scale backed by the largest review count in this comparison, 2,900 reviews at 4.7 stars, without paying anywhere near the $48.55 or $285 price tags carried by pricier alternatives.
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- Weight 170 Grams
- Color Black
- Pieces 1 Count
- Priced 54% below the category median ($21.79 across 48 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 2,900 owner ratings
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Popularity4.6/5
2,900 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
Nobody wants to spend more on a scale than they do on a spool of line, and the Meilen MST012-H Fish Scale is built for that budget. It weighs 170 grams, comes in black, and ships as one piece, all for $9.99, the cheapest price among the fish scales compared here. The build is simple by design, with no extra material spec listed beyond its weight and color.
Despite the low cost, the Meilen scale posts the strongest review record in the group. Its 4.7-star rating across 2,900 reviews beats the Rapala RMDS-50's 4.4 stars from 126 reviews, the Rapala RGSDS-50's 4.6 stars from 172 reviews, and even edges past the Eastaboga Tackle combo's 4.8-star rating, which comes from a much smaller pool of 61 reviews.
Purchase activity backs up the review numbers. Amazon shows 300 or more of these scales bought in the past month, a solid clip for a sub-$10 accessory. Combined with the highest review volume of any scale in this set, the pattern suggests the Meilen MST012-H is quietly becoming a go-to budget pick rather than a fluke of a few early reviewers.
Pros
- Lowest price in this comparison at $9.99.
- Highest rating of the group at 4.7 stars.
- Largest review base at 2,900 reviews.
- 300 or more bought in the last month shows steady demand.
- Ships as a single piece in black, ready to use.
Cons
- No build material is listed in the available specs.
- Only one color option, black.
- Bought-last-month figure of 300 or more trails the KastKing WideView's 2,000-plus.
- 170-gram weight is not compared against a stated capacity limit.
Specifications
| Weight | 170 Grams |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Pieces | 1 Count |
Performance notes
The Meilen MST012-H Fish Scale weighs 170 grams, a middle-of-the-road weight for a handheld scale, light enough to hang from a stringer or clip to a tackle bag without adding much heft. It ships in black and as a single piece, with no separate material spec listed, so buyers do not get a stated breakdown of construction the way they do with the blended Rapala models. At $9.99, the price point suggests a simpler build overall, which lines up with the absence of a material callout. What stands out is not the spec sheet but the review pattern behind it, a 4.7-star average across 2,900 reviews that is larger than every other scale in this comparison, at a fraction of their prices.
What buyers say
A 4.7-star rating is already the highest among the fish scales in this comparison, but the fact that it comes from 2,900 reviews, more than any competitor here, makes it hard to write off as luck. That is a large enough sample that a low price alone would not sustain such a high average if the product routinely disappointed buyers. The 300-or-more units bought in the past month is modest next to a scale with heavier recent demand, but paired with the review volume, it suggests a steady stream of satisfied repeat buyers rather than a one-time viral moment. Compared with the Eastaboga scale's 4.8 stars from only 61 reviews, the Meilen's rating carries far more statistical weight.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Meilen MST012-H Fish Scale weigh?
The Meilen MST012-H weighs 170 grams and ships as a single piece in black. At $9.99, it is the least expensive fish scale in this comparison, yet it carries the highest rating of the group at 4.7 stars across 2,900 reviews.
Is the Meilen MST012-H Fish Scale well reviewed?
Yes. It holds a 4.7-star rating across 2,900 reviews, the largest review count and highest rating among the fish scales covered in this comparison. That volume of feedback, combined with 300 or more units bought last month, points to consistent satisfaction rather than a small early sample.
What color does the Meilen MST012-H Fish Scale come in?
It ships in black as a single piece, with no alternate color option listed. The listing also does not specify a build material, so buyers are working from weight, color, price, and the review record of 2,900 reviews at 4.7 stars when deciding.