DYMO M25 vs My Weigh Ultraship U2: Small-Parcel Shipping Scales
The DYMO M25 publishes its tolerance and talks to shipping software over USB; the Ultraship U2 handles 60 lb and moves its display out from under larger boxes. Pick on what you ship.
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| Model | DYMO M25 Digital USB Postal Scale (1772059) Top pick (small parcels) Check price on AmazonReview | My Weigh Ultraship U2 (60 lb) Top pick (all-round) Check price on AmazonReview |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Letters, flats and small parcels up to 25 lb, including USB weight capture | Mixed envelopes and medium boxes up to 60 lb, with the display pulled out from under large parcels |
| Key caveat | 25 lb capacity and no detachable display, so large boxes can hide the screen. | No published accuracy tolerance—only display increments (0.1 oz / 0.2 oz). |
| Capacity | 25 lb (11 kg) | 60 lb (27 kg) |
| Display increments | 0.1 oz (2 g) | 0.1 oz / 0.2 oz (lb:oz); 2 g / 5 g (metric) — two ranges |
| Stated accuracy | ±0.2 oz below half capacity; ±0.4 oz above half capacity | Not stated |
| Platform | Not stated | 6.7 × 7.1 in (170 × 180 mm) |
| Display visibility | No | Detachable display/keypad (2 ft flex cord) |
| Tare / hold | Tare: Yes; Hold: Yes (freezes the reading after the item is removed) | Tare: Yes; Hold: Yes |
| Power | USB 2.0 or 3 AAA alkaline batteries | 6 AA batteries, USB adapter, or DC 5–9 V / 100 mA power adapter |
| Auto-off | After 3 minutes of inactivity | Programmable |
| Data connection | USB 2.0 Low Speed HID scale device (recognized by compatible shipping software) | Windows 10 software download listed by maker |
| Legal for trade | Not stated | Not stated |
| Sources checked | 1 source(s), last verified September 27, 2026 | 1 source(s), last verified September 27, 2026 |
The differences that matter
- Capacity: 25 lb (DYMO) vs 60 lb (My Weigh).
- Accuracy: DYMO states ±0.2 oz below half capacity and ±0.4 oz above. My Weigh publishes increments only.
- Display: fixed on the DYMO; detachable on a 2 ft cord on the U2.
- Power: DYMO: USB or 3 AAA. U2: 6 AA, USB adapter or DC adapter.
- Data: DYMO is a USB HID scale; My Weigh lists Windows 10 software.
Who should choose which
Choose the DYMO M25 if…
- Most parcels are under 25 lb and small.
- You want a documented tolerance.
- Your shipping software reads USB scales.
Choose the My Weigh Ultraship U2 if…
- You ship medium boxes that would cover a fixed display.
- You need up to 60 lb.
Bottom line
For envelopes and small parcels, the DYMO M25. For a mix of mailers and medium boxes, the Ultraship U2.
Sources
- Digital USB Postal Scale User Guide M10 | M25 (PDF) (DYMO, manufacturer manual; checked September 27, 2026)
- Ultraship U2 product page (HBI / My Weigh) (HBI Technologies (My Weigh), manufacturer product page; checked September 27, 2026)
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