Thin and light unit. Arrived boxed and protected with foam inside a padded envelope. Two generic AAA batteries included. Unit worked well upon arrival. I compared 1 lb. and 8 oz. known weights between a higher-end Taylor brand kitchen scale and this economy "COWIN" unit. Good agreement of weights. The readout provides useful unit options - including grams (with 10ths), kilograms, ounces, and pounds
Battery life: not yet determined
Exposed surface durability: not yet determined
My use for this scale: pickling, baking, coffee roasting/brewing