MEIYA MEIYA-32 Fish Scale Review
Our verdict
The MEIYA MEIYA-32 fish scale costs just $6.99 and carries a 4.5 star average across 1,115 reviews, by far the largest review base of any scale in this comparison. With 4,000 or more units bought last month, it is the clear volume leader, proving that a low price and a solid rating can coexist at scale.
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Anglers who want the most widely bought and reviewed scale in this comparison, at $6.99, and who are comfortable with a basic ABS plastic build rather than a metal or glass alternative.
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Skip it if you need a scale with a stated weight capacity, like the Rapala RMDS-50's 50 pound rating, since the MEIYA-32 listing covers only material, weight, color and count.
- Material Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
- Weight 0.14 Kilograms
- Color Black
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Priced 68% below the category median ($21.79 across 48 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 1,115 owner ratings
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Popularity3.8/5
1,115 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
Imagine a scale so cheap and so widely bought that it shows up in one out of every few tackle boxes at the boat ramp. That is roughly the position the MEIYA MEIYA-32 occupies here, priced at just $6.99 and backed by 1,115 reviews, the highest review count of any scale in this comparison by a wide margin.
Built from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, or ABS plastic, and weighing 0.14 kilograms, the MEIYA-32 ships in black as a single-count unit. Against the Rapala RMDS-50 at $28.50, the RGSDS-50 at $48.55, and the Eastaboga Fish Gripper and Scale at $285, the MEIYA-32 is priced at a fraction of any of them, making its combination of low cost and high review volume stand out in this lineup.
The numbers back up that positioning. A 4.5 star rating across 1,115 reviews beats the Rapala RMDS-50's 4.4 stars from 126 reviews and nearly matches the RGSDS-50's 4.6 from 172, all while costing far less than either. Add 4,000 or more units bought last month, the highest demand figure in this comparison, and the MEIYA-32 reads as the volume pick of the group.
Pros
- Priced at just $6.99, the lowest of any scale in this comparison
- 4.5 star average across 1,115 reviews, the largest review base by a wide margin
- 4,000 or more units bought last month, the highest demand figure in this lineup
- Lightweight ABS plastic and 0.14 kilogram build for easy carrying
- Rating beats the Rapala RMDS-50's 4.4 stars despite costing a fraction of the price
Cons
- No stated maximum weight capacity, unlike the Rapala RMDS-50's listed 50 pound rating
- ABS plastic construction is less rugged than the metal-and-rubber Rapala scales
- 4.5 star average sits just under the RGSDS-50's 4.6 and the Eastaboga's 4.8
- Basic feature list limited to material, weight, color and count
Specifications
| Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.14 Kilograms |
| Color | Black |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
Performance notes
The MEIYA-32 lists ABS plastic construction, a weight of 0.14 kilograms, a black finish, and a single-piece count, the same lightweight profile as budget scales built for quick, repeated use rather than heavy-duty field service. That low weight keeps it easy to clip to a bag without adding bulk, and ABS plastic is a common, low-cost choice for handheld gear that sees regular but not extreme handling. There is no stated maximum weight capacity, so anglers targeting unusually large fish should look to a scale with a documented limit, such as the Rapala RMDS-50's 50 pound rating, before relying on the MEIYA-32 alone. For the common case of checking a typical catch before release, the simple build and low weight are a practical fit rather than a limitation.
What buyers say
A 4.5 star average across 1,115 reviews is the largest review sample in this comparison by a wide margin, more than six times the Rapala RGSDS-50's 172 and nearly nine times the RMDS-50's 126. That volume, combined with a rating ahead of the RMDS-50's 4.4 and just behind the RGSDS-50's 4.6, suggests the MEIYA-32's quality holds up consistently across a genuinely large buyer base rather than a small early sample. The 4,000 or more units bought last month is also the highest reported demand figure among the scales compared here, reinforcing the picture of a widely trusted, high-turnover product rather than a niche pick.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the MEIYA-32's rating hold up given how many reviews it has?
A 4.5 star average across 1,115 reviews is a large enough sample to carry real weight, more than six times the review count of either Rapala scale in this comparison. That combination of high volume and a strong rating suggests consistent buyer satisfaction rather than a small, possibly unrepresentative sample.
Is there a weight limit listed for the MEIYA-32?
No, the listing states only material, weight, color and count, without a maximum weight capacity listed anywhere. Anglers who need a documented limit, like the Rapala RMDS-50's stated 50 pound rating, should check that spec directly before choosing between the two options.
Why does the MEIYA-32 sell so much more than the Rapala scales?
The facts here do not state a reason, only the numbers: 4,000 or more units bought last month for the MEIYA-32 versus no reported bought-last-month volume for either Rapala scale, at a price of $6.99 versus $28.50 or $48.55. Price and review volume both likely play a role.