Being concerned purely with weight is, well, old-fashioned, as a “normal” weight is only one flawed facet of a healthy body. Modern smart scales can paint a more complex picture of your body composition, helping you gain control of your health in a more holistic and productive way. For example, weight gain is a positive thing when trying to build muscle mass, so a scale that measures body fat and muscle mass separately will tell you if you’re on the right track. If on a diet, you will want to measure your body water, since it has a large effect on your overall weight. Measuring weight alone simply doesn’t allow you to accurately evaluate your progress. On top of all this and more, smart scales are sleek looking and will blend in nicely with your bathroom. Here are some of our favorites available today.
Top pick: Withings/Nokia Body Cardio – Heart Health & Body Composition Digital Wi-Fi Scale
Syncing with the Health Mate app for your smart device, this scale can track trends in your weight, body fat, body water, muscle mass, bone mass, and standing heart rate. The app also has a special pregnancy function, measuring and following the weight of a baby in the womb. A single scale can track up to eight users, and it automatically recognizes each user by their stats. Charge it via USB and it will last as long as 18 months on a single charge. The Withings/Nokia also has a sleek aluminum and glass design, standing at a low .7-inches off the ground.
Runner-up: eufy by Anker, Smart Scale P1
Connecting with the free Eufy app and syncing with other apps like Apple Health, Google Fit, and more, this scale measures 14 different elements of your body’s health. This includes less common insights like basal metabolic rate (the amount of energy you expend while at rest) and lean body mass (the mass of your body without body fat). The eufy can also recognize up to 16 users, so you won’t have to fight over it. This scale measures 11.8 by 11.8 inches and runs on four AAA batteries.
Most attractive display: Garmin Index Smart Scale
This aesthetically pleasing scale measures 13.8 by 12.2 inches, standing 1.2-inches high. It recognizes up to 16 users, sending data via Wi-Fi to the Garmin Connect app. The scale tracks weight, BMI, body water, muscle mass, and bone mass. All stats are displayed on the dark LED screen with white numbers.
Great value: Etekcity Smart Body Fat Scale
Measuring 11.8 by 11.8 inches with 6-mm thick glass, this scale can measure 13 different elements of your body composition including weight, BMI, and visceral fat. Its VeSyncFit app syncs with Fitbit, Google Fit, and most other health apps to give you an in depth look into your body. Unlike some smart scales, it has no user limit, so the whole family can use it freely. The Etekcity runs on AAA batteries and can measure up to 400 lbs.