Whether you’re starting a new fitness plan, resolving to get healthy this year, or just trying to watch your weight, it’s time to ditch your old analog scale and upgrade to a smart scale.
What makes a smart scale different from a regular scale?
Standard bathroom scales only tell you your weight, while smart scales give you a more comprehensive view of your body composition that can help you tailor your weight-loss (or muscle-building) plan. They use Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) technology, which sends small currents through your body to capture body composition measurements.
Not all smart scales track the same measurements, but you can expect to find ones that show you body mass index (BMI), body water percentage, body fat percentage, muscle mass, bone density, fat-free body weight, metabolic age, and more. Of course, smart scales will also tell you your weight. Read more…
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BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK
FITINDEX smart wireless digital scale
This scale provides 13 body measurements at an affordable price.
- What it measures: Body weight, BMI, body fat percentage, water percentage, skeletal muscle, fat-free body weight, subcutaneous fat, visceral fat, muscle mass, bone mass, protein, basal metabolism, and body age
- Number of users: Unlimited
- Size: 10.2 x 10.2 x 0.96 inches
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HIGHEST RATED
Arboleaf smart scale
For a low price, Arboleaf provides impressive accuracy.
- What it measures: Weight, body fat percentage, body type, visceral fat, body water percentage, muscle mass, bone mass, BMR, BMI, and metabolic age
- Number of users: Unlimited
- Size: 11.8 x 11.8 x 1 inches
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BEST FOR PREGNANT PEOPLE
Withings Body+
Pregnancy and baby modes make Withings stand out.
- What it measures: Weight, body fat, water percentage, muscle mass, and bone mass
- Number of users: Up to 8
- Size: 12.8 x 12.8 x 0.9 inches
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BEST STARTER SCALE
Renpho Bluetooth body fat scale
The Renpho scale has a good number of features for its low price.
- What it measures: Body weight, BMI, body fat percentage, water percentage, skeletal muscle, fat-free body weight, muscle mass, bone mass, protein, basal metabolism, subcutaneous fat, visceral fat, and body age
- Number of users: Unlimited
- Size: 11 x 11 x 1 inches
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BEST USE OF PURCHASING POWER
Greater Goods Bluetooth smart scale
A portion of proceeds from the Greater Goods smart scale goes toward charity.
- What it measures: Weight, BMI, body fat, lean mass, water weight, and bone mass
- Number of users: Up to 8
- Size: 15 x 15 x 4 inches
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BEST OPTION FOR FITBIT USERS
Fitbit Aria Air Bluetooth smart scale
Fitbit users will find this to be an easy addition to their fitness arsenal, though it doesn't track as much as the competition.
- What it measures: Weight and BMI
- Number of users: Up to 8
- Size: 11.81 x 11.81 x 1.06 inches
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BEST FOR SMART SCALE NEWBIES
Eufy C1 smart scale
Eufy provides a straightforward scale with few extra features.
- What it measures: Weight, body fat percentage, BMI, body fat mass, lean body mass, BMR, visceral fat, muscle mass, bone mass, water
- Number of users: Up to 16
- Size: 11.02 x 11.02 x 0.91 inches
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BEST FOR GARMIN FITNESS TRACKER USERS
Garmin Index S2 smart scale
Garmin users can get a comprehensive view of their health.
- What it measures: Weight, weight trend, BMI, body fat percentage, skeletal muscle mass, bone mass, body water percentage
- Number of users: Up to 16
- Size: 18 x 16 x 3 inches
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BEST FOR EASY-TO-READ DISPLAY
Yunmai Premium smart scale
Create fitness goals within the Yunmai scale's app.
- What it measures: Weight, body fat, BMI, muscle, water percentage, protein, visceral fat, bone mass, BMR, fitness age
- Number of users: 16
- Size: 12.9 x 12.9 x 1.2 inches
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BEST FOR LARGE HOUSEHOLDS
Redover smart scale
The whole family can track 13 health measurements with this smart scale.
- What it measures: Weight, BMI, body fat, body water, skeletal muscle, BMR, fat-free body weight, subcutaneous fat, visceral fat, muscle mass, bone mass, protein, and metabolic age
- Number of users: Unlimited
- Size: 11.8 x 11.8 x 1 inches
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BEST FOR TRACKING DATA
1byone smart scale
Store your fitness data in the cloud, export it as a PDF, or even enter it manually.
- What it measures: Weight, BMI, body fat, body water, bone mass, visceral fat, BMR, muscle mass, protein, skeletal muscle rate, fat-free body weight, lean body mass, body type and body score
- Number of users: Unlimited
- Size: 11 x 11 x 0.9 inches
