Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Withings Body Scan Scale is a top-tier tool for anyone serious about tracking their health and fitness. Beyond just measuring weight, it provides detailed insights into body composition, including fat mass, muscle mass, bone mass, and water percentage. One standout feature is its heart health monitoring, which tracks your vascular age and records an ECG directly from the scale—a rare and impressive function. It also offers segmental body composition, giving you measurements for your torso, arms, and legs separately, which is perfect for monitoring muscle growth or fat loss in specific areas. The companion Health Mate app seamlessly syncs with the scale, providing clear visualizations and progress trends over time. With its sleek design, rechargeable battery, and advanced health tracking capabilities, this scale is much more than a simple weight tracker. It’s like having a personal health coach in your home.

I purchased this scale on 12/23/24. It’s now 4/10/25 and the scale is on the way back to Withings. Not only is it unusable, I had to pay $10 to buy a box to return the product. Fairly easy to initiate the process; we will see how quickly a replacement comes. For $400… wildly disappointed.

This has gotta be one of the most comprehensive health tools that has become available for the consumer market in recent times. This body scan is so much more than just a scale that takes your weight measurement and calculates your body mass index. At first, I was a bit skeptical of all of the metrics that Withings claimed they'd be able to measure with this Body Scan scale. However, after trying it for myself and also researching the great lengths that Withings went through to properly calculate these metrics, this is a health tool that I plan on incorporating into my daily or weekly routine (hopefully for the rest of my life so long as Withings keeps making products like this!). If you live an active lifestyle or whether you're just concerned about your well-being and overall health, this could be a very useful tool in assessing some of your critical health metrics from the comfort of your home. In terms of the setup, it was very straightforward. All I had to do was download and open the Withings app, hold down the button on the top left of the scale to turn it on, and then use the key code displayed on the scale to pair it to my phone via Bluetooth. The scale immediately performed the latest firmware update to ensure it's features were up-to-date. Before getting certain telemetry results (e.g. vascular age and total segmental body composition), the scale requires that you weigh yourself at least 5 times so that it may accurately assess and produce these measurements. Weighing yourself is easy and takes about 50 seconds to a minute to do a "full scan" of all of the various metrics. You simply grab the retractable handle, place your thumbs on the electrodes, and then place your feet in the center of the stripes (electrodes for your feet). Within the Withings app, you can customize which metrics the scale will test for which can either minimize or lengthen each weigh-in session. The amount of useful data that become available on the Withings app after a few weigh-ins was incredibly impressive. One of my favorite metrics is the "segmental body composition". Not only does it show you how many lbs. make up both your muscle and fat, but it also produces a 3D body render that shows your average fat & muscle mass percentage on your arms, legs, and torso. You're able to click on these areas of the 3D rendered body and see how you rank or compare to other Withings users of similar age and height. When looking at my body composition graph, I was able to see the progression of my muscle, fat, and bone mass. These results are available for the week, month, quarter, and year. I love having the ability to see if I'm gaining fat and losing muscle (or vice versa) along with the historical trajectory of when these changes occurred. On top of this, you also get your visceral fat index, your lean mass levels, and your water mass. The visceral fat index is a metric of keen interest to me since it helps gauge the healthy levels of the fat behind my abdominal muscles. It is the fat that wraps around the major organs like the liver, kidney, and pancreas. This is the type of fat that is most linked to health issues so I like being able to keep a close eye on it. Fortunately, my readings came back as healthy but I'm ready to take on a more active and healthy lifestyle if I start seeing my levels trend upward. You can also pair your smart watch's native health app, Google Fit & Health Connect in my case, to track additional wellbeing metrics like steps and your sleep activity. This data can then be imported into the Withings app for a more holistic view of your health. When you pair this additional data with the Body Scan scale & Withings app, you get additional useful statistics like detecting signs of sleep apnea, the quality of your sleep, breathing disturbances, fitness levels, etc. Some other metrics that I found to be really useful was my electrodermal activity, my vascular age, and my ECG results. The electrodermal activity (EDA) score that you receive is based on your nervous system's control of the sweat gland activity in your feet. By simulating the nerves to measure the sweat gland activity in your feet, Withings is able to produce a score based on how your nervous system responds. EDA will help track your average stress levels over time based on the intensity of happy or stressful emotions which will ultimately affect your sweat gland activity in your feet. Your vascular age is another useful metric if you're especially vigilant with your cardiovascular health. As I get older, this is becoming increasingly important to me. The vascular age is determined by measuring the "Pulse Wave Velocity" from the blood ejection in your heart to the blood flow in your feet. The score helps you get an idea of your artery health and evaluates an age for you (as compared to other Withings users of the same chronological age) based on how well those arteries are pumping. Once the Withings Body Scan scale was able to calculate my vascular age, thankfully it was stable and right on the dot with my expected age range. The ECG test on this scale is very impressive. It uses a 6-lead electrocardiogram that is FDA cleared for detecting signs of atrial fibrillation. When you activate this feature, you do have to consent to allow Withings to take this measurement. I was happy to know that my results came back as "Normal Sinus Rhythm" and it gave me a comprehensive graph of all of my readings. It also allowed me to instantly share the results as a PDF within the Withings app. I actually just got an ECG from my doctor a few months ago as part of a routine checkup and I was impressed to find out how similar the data collected by Withings was to the ECG done at my doctor's office. The presentation (graphs used) along with the results on the Withings app looked very similar to the paper print out of my ECG from my doctor's office. And now to finally address the pink elephant in the room: How accurate is all of this data? Without having specific studies or sources that I can reference or cite, I can't say definitively. However, when researching how Withings tested the validity and accuracy of this data, I was pleased to discover that the Body Scan was designed in collaboration with health experts and doctors in order to assess the accuracy and usefulness of the data. Withings has validated metrics like the "Pulse Wave Velocity" by comparing the results to a sphygmomanometer, which has been the gold standard in measuring cardiovascular health for years. Also, the fact that they went through the arduous effort of seeking FDA approval for their ECG speaks volumes. As someone who has always been into fitness and in tune with their body most of their life, when I correlate my segmental body composition data to my actual body shape and mass in real life, it certainly seems pretty accurate. I think the important takeaway here is that this Body Scan scale can provide some serious biomarker data that can help build a baseline for your health metrics. When you see drastic changes in these metrics, it could be a good idea to consult your physician to make sure everything is in good working order. Overall, I'm a massive fan of this super advanced Body Scan scale. It has allowed me to get a holistic view of my health while tracking productive or detrimental changes to my well-being. The scale has been extremely easy to use, Withings did a phenomenal job with the app by even including tutorials and explanations of what everything means, and the biomarker data that it produces is invaluable to my health. This is all at the comfort of my own home. The scale is also very well built with a long lasting lithium battery that is easily charged by a USB-C cable (Withings claims up to 1 year per charge!). If you're someone who wants to take a deep dive into the different factors that are affecting your body's health in both a positive or detrimental way, this could be a valuable tool to help you assess and reach your health goals.

I've wanted a smart scale for quite a while, but I've had an old one (different brand) for a long time that's not really a smart scale but it does offer a fat analysis number. The Withings Body Scan smart scale is just what I wanted and it offers so many added features and measurements that is hard to think of it as just a smart scale. I'm familiar with other Withings products so I can say without reservation that this is a company that is dedicated to fitness and body measurements. Not only are their products well made and built to last, the companion apps are actually very informative and well written. The unit itself has a nice sleek, modern look to it. Through the dark glass top surface you can see the electrode stripes so you can position yourself correctly on the scale. There's a power button on the back edge along with a USB-C charging port. My scale arrived with 80% battery and Withings claims the charge is good for about a year. Even if it lasts several months, that's longer than I would have expected it to last and it's easily charged if and when I need to. The T-handle sits at the top edge and is easy to pull up for measurements. It's tethered to the scale and retracts itself when your finished. If you prefer, you can use the included wall mount to keep the handle at a convenient height so you don't have to bend down to pull it off the scale. Setup was relatively easy and worked without any issues for myself. When my wife tried to add herself however, it got a bit tricky. She had her account set up but the scale would not feed the measurements into it. We tried multiple times with various connection methods and finally got her set up. We found it best to use the WiFi setup and not the Bluetooth method. I think one of the problems we were having was that she had set up the Bluetooth connection and then we tried the WiFi. It wasn't until after we removed the Bluetooth connection that her link to the scale worked correctly. In the process of figuring this out she sent a message to their customer support and they responded the next day with suggestions we could try, but by that time we had everything working. After we got the setup ironed out, everything has worked perfectly for both of us. Measurements are as easy as stepping onto any scale, the difference is you need to stay on it for about 90 seconds until all the measurements are taken. The display turns on automatically when you step on the scale and hold the handle. It's bright, colorful and easy to read and shows you feedback and results as it goes through all the measurements. It begins with your weight and after that shows your name on the display. It comes up by default with my name (probably because I was the first one to set up my account), so when my wife uses it, she has to choose her account. To do this, you lean to one side or the other to cycle through the named accounts until yours is shown. This tells it to which account to sync the measurement. The Vascular Age measurement tracks your average vascular age in relation to your actual age. Since this is an average measurement, it takes about five days of using the scale to report it's findings and after that, averages in your daily measurement to give you an average age range. The ECG measurement is an interesting measurement to be able to take every time you use the scale. You can really track your heart rhythm every day and become aware of any adverse trends should they arise. This is another metric that will take several measurements before giving you any results. But once you get them, you can see the new results every day. It will also assess what it reads and interpret the results for you, which you can read in the app. It also measures your bpm at the time. The Body Composition measurements are what I found to be the most interesting. This is a really cool way to see the actual composition of all your body areas, fat, muscle and bone. It tracks them separately with the app so you can see how you're doing over time and recognize any trends. If you want a more detailed breakdown, you can tap on the segmented body composition. Tapping on this graphic starts you off on the Fat Mass tab. This gives you a breakdown of your arms, torso and legs. Tapping on the arms or legs in the graphic will actually give you your measurements for each arm and each leg. You can then switch to the Muscle Mass tab and see the same type of measurements as they relate to your muscle mass. There are a lot of options on this tab and you can view all your measurement data to get a list of all your body composition data. You can even share a complete health report with your doctor. This is a much better way to show your doctor what your measurements are than the standard snapshot of your information at the doctors office. The last measurement it will show you is the Electrodermal Activity. I had no idea why this was being measured and how this was in any way interesting, but you can find out more in the app by reading about what an electrodermal activity score is. Basically, it's a marker that can track how your emotions affect your body. This can show your stress levels over time and allow you to recognize stress patterns in your life. The app itself is a really informative tool in itself. It stores all your measurements for you in a convenient place. It's intuitive and easy to read. If you have any questions about how the scale measures the different metrics, or even why they're important or what they tell you, there are “learn more” articles you can tap on to get all of these things explained. You can also sync data from other apps to your Whithings App. For instance, I have a Galaxy Watch that syncs to my Samsung Health app. I was able to sync Shealth to my Withings app and it now shows all my steps, active minutes, calories info and distance as well. You can get and use the basic app for free, but if you choose to get the subscription version, they offer a lot of added programs to help you loose weight or work out. I use the free app the way it is and I can't believe all the data I can look at and track. Also, if you use any other Withings devices like blood pressure monitors for instance, you can add these devices to the app as well so that all this information is stored in one place. Love the scale. Love the app. A must have device for anyone interested in their body measurements for weight loss reasons, muscle building reasons or just general health monitoring.

That's the worst option I have ever made. I bought my first Withings balance in 2015! 8 years after they sell the same product. Diapointing!

I’ve used the larger industrial body scanners and the body scanners at health food locations similar to this where you hold the handles and step on the metal diodes barefoot and it will provide you a readout of your body statistics. I think the problem I have with these machines is there is nothing 100% accurate to compare to that will provide you with a good sense of accuracy. Withings makes wonderful products and there is no reason for me to doubt the accuracy of this device. The build quality is great and it’s a good size, doesn’t take up much room at all. Comes with a charging cord and but no plug. This seems to be quite normal with companies not including charging plug adapters these days. I think they all “assume” we have to many, and they are mostly correct. Don’t be like me, read the instructions carefully and watch the instructional videos. Make sure you pay attention. I found the setup and first use difficult but I attribute it to not fully paying attention when I was reading and watching the instructional videos. After I went back through them, I got a better understanding of what I needed to do to be successful. The app is great and does a great job of walking you through the setup process and showing you how to use the product. One thing I will note, it asks if you want to import and link other health data with other health tracking apps such as Apple Health in my case. For the sake of fully trying out this product, I linked my Apple health data but I kind of wish I would have kept this separate. It’s almost like datapoint overload with everything else included like steps and distance etc etc. I personally, wish I could have kept the data that I SEE in the app, just the composition information from the scale. I may go back and unlink Apple health eventually. I love the fact you can add multiple users and the scale is so smart that it actually recognizes the user that’s on it and automatically updates the correct user profile with the user’s statistics. I love the detailed body composition output and the ECG. I’m still trying to learn EDA and Vascular age. Which brings me to my 4 stars instead of 5. Ill caveat this by saying this may be complete user error on my part but I’m doing everything I can to get accurate results based on how the instructional videos illustrated how to use the product. I have a lot of failures. Sometimes the body composition fails, sometimes the vascular age reading fails and sometimes the EDA reading fails. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong at the point of these failures but I can re-take the reading and it will succeed. I will say, I have yet to get a body composition readout of my 11-year-old son. It simply will not work. It fails every time. Everything considered, this is a very nice tool to have if you want to track your health and progress or just to get a good idea of where you stand from a body composition perspective. I would highly recommend this product.

Although I wanted a great new scale with new features, I was not prepared for the depth of features of the Withings Body Scan Scale. I did want to be able to measure more than just weight but really takes health management to a new level. That can even be increased if you opt in for the Withings+ service. Personally, I am not opting in yet. I want to really use the features of the scale first and then if I think I would benefit from its health tracking and “programs” that provide support and assistance in various aspects of health improvement. Out of the box this thing is impressive, very well built, heavy, solid and all materials are high quality. It has a pully with it that assists in capturing BMI as well as several different aspects of BMI by parts of the torso. In addition to weight, it also captures your Body Composition, Electrodermal Activity, which is measuring an indication of your nervous system’s control of sweat glands in your feet. Believe it or not, that can be a good measurement of stress levels. It is also able to perform an ECG, leveraging 6 points. This one was tricky for me to enable. You must maneuver a few screens and view a training and then it asks you to enable. You also must give access to the HealthMate app as well to get this working. This is because they want to send your initial ECG to be reviewed by a professional before posting your results back. My initial one was inconclusive. Additionally, it measures your heart rate and Vascular Age. This is interesting because it means that if the measurement should be as close or less than your actual age, if so, the less likely you are to develop cardiovascular disease. Lastly, I really like that the scale and app talk to my Google Fit and Samsung Health apps. It helps by also tracking my steps and other things those apps measure. The only issue I have noticed is at times my step count on the app seems like it duplicates adding my steps from each of those apps because it’s 2-3x how many I have actually walked..lol Overall, I am happy with this scale. It took a bit of setup to really get it like I wanted but now with the integration of my other Health apps on my phone, I really like the measurement and tracking of these items in my life. It gives me real time feedback and motivation to improve based on seeing even the smallest of improvements. I would recommend this to others, it’s a really cool improvement on the traditional scale.

I've currently got the Withings Body+ scale, that I've had now for the past few years. I've generally liked it and never really had an issue, except once, when it lost it's sync with my network and app...I did a full factory reset and it resolved the problem. Oh and the fact that it takes physical batteries and isn't rechargeable was another ding I'd always held against it. I started my weight loss journey in Mid-January of this year (2023, as of writing this review). I'm now about 9 months in and have lost appx. 60lb. The Body+ scale has worked great for weight, but a few of the other metrics just seemed "off", on average...they constantly fluctuated in a way that didn't make sense. Anyway, I seen their new Body Scan scale and with all the progress I've made, I thought I'd invest into some new technology and see if I can get some new and (hopefully) more accurate data points. I received the scale and was immediately surprised by how hefty it was! For a scale, this thing is a chonk, lol. But, it looks sleek and makes up for the heft in functionality. Honestly, I prefer it because it seems to stay put on the floor where I have it, VS. sliding around like my current Body+ scale does. Unboxing was a breeze and I have to say, the initial setup was flawless. This has probably been the easiest device that I've set up in a pretty long time. Once I got it connected to my network, it auto-updated the firmware and walked me through the rest of the motions in the app. Didn't have a single hiccup! There's also a wall mount that you can use to hold the Handlebar up off the scale, if you want. Due to the location I keep it (not really near a wall), it's not something I'd use, but I did want to mention it's inclusion, which was a nice touch! Also, compared to what I was used to on my Body+ scale, I was amazed at how great the screen looked on this new scale and the fact that it actually had colors, haha. I was on vacation when the scale came, so I got a bit of a late start in the timing of this review. On top of the scale, there is a bar that you pull up to waist-level, before stepping on. This has all the various sensors for the ECG feature and works in tandem with some of the other data points it reads. Anyway, you just pull it up off the scale to waist-level and hold it out a bit, as to not touch your skin or clothing and just step up on the scale. It takes around 45 seconds for a full reading - the ECG alone take 30 and then about 15 seconds for everything else. All-in-all, pretty easy and painless! I believe, as of now, I've gotten around 4 measurements in (I don't always weigh myself every single day). I'm still awaiting my Vascular Age measurement, as it's still pending because you have to weigh in at least 5 times before it will start displaying this data. As for the new measurements with the ECG and Electrodermal Activity, those have come back in the "normal" range. Now, I do have an Apple Watch and I feel the data it takes would be far more accurate, so some of the things the scale tracks, such as Daily Steps and Heart Rate are a bit redundant for me. I think it just pulls the Steps from my Apple Health app and I've left the Heart Rate measurement on, just to check for consistency between this and my Watch. As far as the rest of the measurements go, it shows me: Daily Steps, ECG, Weight, Body Comp, Signs of Afib, Electrodermal Activity, Vascular Age, Average Heart Rate, Walking (time), High Heart Rate and Hear Rate. It also checks your Fitness Level, as well...which again, is a bit redundant to my Apple Watch (unless it's pulling that data from Health, I can't tell). So far, I do feel that the Body Comp, BMI and other similar measurements on this scale are more accurate than my Body+ scale. However, it did have a slight shock this morning when I weighed in. It gave me a message saying that signs of Afib were detected. This absolutely shocked me as I've had the Apple Watch since the very first model and have had the "Irregular Rhythm" detection enabled since that feature has launched. In the many, many years I've worn my Watch (daily - from when I wake to when I go to bed), I've yet to have an Afib warning. Even when I do an ECG using the App on my Watch, I always get the regular "Sinus Rhythm" detection, which means everything is normal. So, what does this mean? Well, for now, I'm not going to worry about it. I've had a Withing BPM device (Blood Pressure Monitor) in the past and while I loved the look, fit and wireless functionality, it was probably one of the worst BP monitors I've ever had/used - it was always about 10-15 points off my regular reading, compared to my Omron monitor. I even took it (as well as my Omron monitor) to my Doctors office to confirm that these numbers were or were not actually correct. My Omron BP monitor was within 1-2 points off from what my Doctor read and the Withings BPM was at about a 12-15 point difference...so, I wound up returning it and I'm still using my same Omron BP monitor that I've had for the past 10+ years. So, given the aforementioned Withings BPM (Blood Pressure Monitor device) issues, that's never really instilled much "Heart Health" confidence for me in Withings. Especially given that I've NEVER had an Afib or Irregular Beat notification with my Apple Watch, which I feel is FAR more accurate. I'll keep the Afib stuff in my readings for now, just to see if maybe it was a one-off fluke and if I detect a pattern or not. I'll just be more mindful and I'll do a few extra ECG's on my Apple Watch as well...but for now, I'm not going to fret over the Afib notification too much. Also, as a side-note, I did just get my Fall COVID vaccine and Flu shot 4 days ago, so perhaps that could be related, as I could feel some mild side-effects over the weekend from it (but feel much better today). Other than this, I'd still rate this Body Scan scale a 5/5 rating. The build quality is superb, the battery is rechargeable, there's an included wall mount for the handlebar (if this is your preference, I don't use it). I feel that all of the weight and body-comp measurements are pretty accurate...but I'm still unsure of the hearth health (ECG and Afib) portions, due to having never had this happen on my Apple Watch and my past experiences that I noted here with the Withings Blood Pressure Monitor. However, I'm not going to hold that against this Body Scan scale in this review, as I've just simply not had enough time to determine if this was just a once-off fluke or if it's accurate or just...inaccurate. I do feel this scale will be able to assist me with my goals of toning up a bit, once I hit my weight loss goal and decide to go that route.

The Withings Body Scan is a step towards those health devices you see in Star Trek. It looks like a really cool scale with an odd handlebar, but measuring weight is just where it begins. With every session the Body Scale measures weight, 3 segments of body fat % (arms, torso, legs), heart rate and rhythm, general stress levels through electrodermal activity, and vascular health. It’s a lot to offer in one device, but outside of having trouble getting a reading on my vascular age, all of the other features seem to be working well. The Withings app syncs with Google Fit and allows you to export your scan results, which is especially useful for those closely supervising their health. Where I truly applaud Withings though, is how effortless they make tracking vital health information. No notes, nothing to write down, just hold the handlebar, stand on the scale for a minute and you’re done. Weight, body fat, ECG, electrodermal activity, and vascular health readings are complete. You can even get the weather! All of the results are then automatically forwarded to your phone and progress charted in the app. The results are easy to look up and there’s no shortage of information about each measurement. In some ways it almost seems like it’s overloaded with tiles, but they’re all genuinely useful and the information is broken down well. You can choose to read through them and learn more or simply skip to the good stuff. My favorite is the 3 segment body fat analysis. It gives you muscle vs fat % for your legs, torso, and arms on a body shaped chart. It’s even color coded to tell you where your results rank vs the general user base. This is outstanding information to have tracking your health, especially if you’re on a weight loss or fitness journey. As someone who’s gotten in a slump working out, seeing what workouts target my torso body fat the best is actually pretty motivating. And to make sure we don’t overdo it, the FDA approved ECG tracks your heart rate, rhythm and scans for signs of atrial fibrillation. It seems fairly accurate compared to other devices I use, but the key difference is how it tracks the trends in your measurements and easily exports them for your physicians. The electrodermal analysis is new to me, but from what I understand it measures an electrical response through the sweat in your feet to determine your average body stress levels. It’s a bit esoteric, but the tiles I’ve read so far are starting to make sense. The Body Scan also does a vascular health assessment, however that’s the one feature I can’t get to work properly. I’ve gotten it to work twice, but you need at least 5 for it to give you an analysis. Honestly though, the 3 segment body composition test and ECG are already huge pros to me. Especially with how easy it is to track trends and export your info. The Withings Body Scan is promoted as a health check up at every weigh-in and it’s not far from it. To call it a scale would be like calling an iPhone a calculator. It quickly and easily tracks your health measurements with the ability to save up to 8 different user profiles. The whole whole family can use it and get their info sent straight to the privacy of their phones. There’s even an “eyes close” mode that displays motivational messages instead of numbers on the scale. I’ve had body fat analysis scales before, but the Body Scan is leaps and bounds on another level of tech and that’s a great thing. This will be especially useful in these heavy Winter months as some of us are still working off the Winter of ‘22. What a marvelous health tool to have at home. If the Body Scan is within your means, I highly recommend it. PROS - Measures body fat in 3 segments (legs, torso, arms) - Analyzes weight, muscle/fat mass, heart rate/rhythm, sweat/stress activity, and vascular health - Can save profiles for up to 8 people - Measures electrodermal activity - FDA approved ECG - Amazing body analysis at home - Scale syncs results to phone app automatically - Integrates well with Google Fit - App has genuinely useful tools and a lot of solid information - Outstanding tool for tracking heart health, body composition, and body stress - Athlete, pregnancy, baby, and private “eyes closed” mode - Displays information in a useful way - Can export health data to pdf to give to your doctor - 1 year battery life and rechargeable - Attractive design - Well built CONS - A little trouble initially synching phone to scale, but seamless afterwards - Hard to see L and R on the handle bar - Having trouble getting vascular age reading - App has a lot of tiles

## What does it measure? The Withings Body Scan measures a lot more than a standard body fat scale: - Weight: This is a measurement we're all familiar with and probably most afraid of. - Body fat percentage: Theoretically, the body fat percentage on the Withings Body Scan should be more accurate than scales that measure through your feet only, as the Withings Body Scan includes a handle that you hold, so it gathers measurements from both your upper and lower body. I found that the readings seemed to be very accurate (at least, it was inline with my previous scale). I also like the app summarizes trends, such as "gaining muscle" to help take the emphasis off your weight reading alone. - Segmental body composition: I found this feature to be very cool! This shows a 3D model of a human body and shows your fat and muscle mass percentages in 3 different areas of the body: the arms, legs, and torso - ECG AFib detection: Interestingly, my first reading had to be reviewed before the results were revealed to me (I believe this depends on your state of residence). Much like the ECG feature on the Apple Watch, this features measures your heart for 30 seconds to check for AFib (but it does not detect a heart attack). - Vascular age: I haven't been able to get this feature to work yet. The scale has been showing an error, but neither the scale nor the app tells me what is wrong or how to fix it. - Electrodermal activity assessment: This measurement supposedly measures sweat gland activity in your feet. It's interesting, but not really a measurement I know much about. Oh great, something else to worry about. :) ## What else does it do? - Color display: I like the little animations that show up on the display. It helps make the results easy to understand, and you can even configure it to show the weather and air quality for the day. A nice touch as most people will check their weight in the morning. - Wi-Fi: My old scale was Bluetooth-only, meaning I would have to unlock my phone, open up its app, wait for it to connect, then finally step on the scale. Some mornings it was a struggle to get it to connect to my phone and I would have to wait until the next day to see if it would catch up on the missed readings. The Withings Body Scan connects directly to my home's Wi-Fi and uploads my stats without needing to open anything on my phone. You can open the Withings app later to review your results and sync with Apple Health. And if you wanted to, you still have the option of Bluetooth. - Apple Health support: I like that most of the stats sync over to Apple Health with the rest of my information. Some things, like the ECG and Electrodermal assessment, do not sync at this time as I don't believe Apple Health offers an API to developers for them. ## Any gripes? - A little slow: Sometimes, it can take 5-8 seconds to settle on a weight. As it teeters between .4 and .5 and .6, I find myself thinking, "just pick a number already!" And after that, you have to wait for the other readings one by one. I wish it could do some of the readings simultaneously, like start the 30-second ECG while it (slowly) measures my weight. - Vascular age: As I mentioned earlier, the scale will simply show "Error: Vascular Age" on the screen. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, and I wish the scale or the app would state what the issue is or some recommendations for next time. UPDATE: On day 4, it finally took a "vascular age" reading, but the app informed me it would need 5 total reading to generate a result. ## Summary Overall, this is a very cool scale that goes beyond simple weight and body fat readings. It helps visualize where your body stores fat (and muscle), performs an ECG, and checks electrodermal activity. I like that this scale provides guidance on your body fat trends, as some would argue that this is more important than tracking your weight alone. It can even export everything into a summary PDF that you can share with your doctor.

If you were to ask me ten or even five years ago, "Would you buy a $400 scale?" I would have laughed hysterically. But after a few minutes, I'd wonder, "Well, what does a $400 scale do that a $20 doesn't?" And that is where we stand with the Withings Body Scan Connected Health Station. It's not just a scale that measures your weight. By the end of using it, your weight will be the least exciting aspect of it all. Most of us struggled with staying active during the COVID years of 2020-2022. That is when I purchased the last generation of the Withing Body Scan. It helped me track my weight loss and management and helped me with how much I was losing my BMI, bone density, and heart rate. It was great. Each Monday morning, I'd get on the scale and see the weight coming off week to week, and I knew it was a healthy weight loss because it'd be 1.0-1.5lbs per week I'd be shredding. Health isn't only connected to our weight. There are so many other aspects to consider when "getting healthy." And that is where the new gen shines! This will monitor weight, BMI, and full body composition (body fat, muscle mass, water percentage, bone mass), but do it accurately. Your doctor will ask you for the information! The scan monitor 2.0 is "an ECG hardware and software incorporated in Body Scan that allows recording a 6-Lead Electrocardiogram and detecting A-fib." The attached handle can enhance your statistics to very accurate numbers. You can trust that you're getting accurate readings with this thing. An interesting new metric popular in today's fitness apps and devices is the EDA (Electrodermal Activity Score). This US-only wellness metric indicates your nervous system's control of sweat gland activity in your feet. Electrodermal Activity Score measures and assesses the activity of the sweat glands in the soles of your feet and helps manage your overall health as part of a healthy lifestyle). I've heard this be referenced as a "Stress test" a few times. The sensors on this Body Scan will also measure that metric to help you manage if your body is overstressed, even if you don't feel it necessary. We're all living faster lives than ever. And we get stressed more than in years past - at least, it feels that way. It's a good idea to stay on top of that. And you can with this scale. Having everything packed into this "health station" is excellent. Withings is a respected company regarding quality. So far, in our home, we have the Thermo Smart Non-Contact Thermometer, the Sleep Tracking Mat, and the Body Cardio Smart Scale. I've been impressed with all of these devices. They've all sustained a lot of use throughout the last 3 years. The app that connects to all these devices is very thought through and gives users an effortless experience navigating the different statistics and devices. Many companies' apps are not built with the same care as their products, but with Withings, I can safely say they are. You'll soon look forward to measuring your progress. This makes it so easy. However, there is an added cost to this consistent measuring. There is a subscription associated with all the data you get from it. If $400 isn't enough, you'll be paying monthly to keep getting the full benefits of the scale. That's too bad, but everything has a subscription to it these days, and Withings is no different. It's a shame because staying on top of your health is very important - we shouldn't need a subscription. With that said, Withings does give you 2-months free to help you figure out if you want to keep it going after that. All in all, I'd encourage anyone who's looking and who can afford it to get this to help them with their health journey. It sure does help with staying on top of what you need to focus on, even with the subscription.

Devices for tracking your health are getting better and the Withings Body scan just set the new gold standard. Yes it might be a scale, but it does so much more than track your weight. PROS: - Unboxing these I really like the design! It’s seriously a high end look with a great glass like top and some sleek stripes. Setup after that you need the Withings Healthmate app with an account but it’s all pretty easy and straightforward via the app! - Doing a Body Scan is very easy and quick considering all the tests it does. It measures your weight, body composition, ECG, Electrodermal Activity, and your cardiac age. I’ll add that the scale works best the more you use it as it will better understand your body makeup and you will get more accurate results when the body scan understands you better in that aspect. - The Healthmate app is essential while using this scale and let me tell you it is an excellent app! It showcases trends with your weight including your BMI and Basal Metabolic Rate & Age. Probably my favorite part is the Body Composition readings in your app. It tells you where your fat and muscle is in three key areas: Torso, Arms, and Legs. This is really helpful to see areas you want to target more or less and just see where you carry most of your weight as well, along with how you are trending with fat loss and muscle gain. - The more advanced features like the Electrodermal Activity, Cardiac Age, and ECG really bring this to another level too. This helps identify how your overall health is and gives you a better look at things besides just weight muscle and fat, because your heart health is absolutely vital too. - The Withings app also incorporates with other health apps like Apple Health, so it can utilize the blood oxygen, sleep, heart, and activity tracking on your Apple Watch to better work with the data they are gathering from your body scans and give you an overall view of your health. CONS: - The ECG reading is not instant as Withings analyzes it first before giving it to you. This is a minor downside but something to note. - Although this is a gorgeous looking scale, it does show water marks and other signs of use easily due to its glass like top. It’s very easy to clean but this is the downside of any scale in your bathroom. BOTTOM LINE: - This is not a scale, this is truly a health station. The Withings Body Scan looks at your fat and muscle in three key areas of your body, tells you in depth details of your heart and overall health, and the Healthmate app really brings everything into focus. This has immediately become a staple in my daily life and I think it can do a lot of good for people who want to better understand their body’s health and make strides to be better!

I am using this for past 45 days and it works great. It is expensive for sure but it gives ECG reading and many other readings which are not provided by competitors. I used Renpho scale which costs $20 , Omron about $120, In-body about $300 and all of Withings scale to find the best scale. Withings body scan definitely is better than all the scales available in the market which I have tried. I hope this review will save your time. Is it as accurate as Dexa scan? No. But you will not go and check results on Dexa scan every day which will cost $100-$300 per visit. Also if you use Apple watch 7 to 10 or even Kardia mobile then it does cost extra to get ECG. This one combines everything so you don't have to buy Apple watch or Kardia mobile for ECG. In that case you can deduct $100 from the cost so it comes down to $299. It gives better results than Withings $199 scale so no point in buying any other scale than Withings body scan. Ideally the price should have been around $299 to match with in-body. They do give $60 discount around black friday so it is worth. Ideally discount should have been $100. If you really care for your muscle mass and fat readings then this one is the only scale in the market which gives better results which are close to Dexa scan.

I've been a withings user for quite a while. I've had several versions of their smart scales over the years, always looking for more insightful ways to track stats about my body & my health. When withings announced the next evolution of their smart scale, I couldn't wait to get a Body Scan. The Body Scan smart scale is larger and heavier than previous versions. In the box, you get the Body Scan, an USB-C charging cord, and a wall mount for the handle. Set up is fairly simple, especially if you've had other withings products before. Everything is completed via the withings apps. All that you need to do is have the app ready on you smart phone, go to devices, and the app will guide you on the rest. As with most electronics, as you go thru the setup, there will likely be a software update for the Body Scan. After about 15 mins, you be ready for your first weigh in. Similar to more recent models, Body Scan will give stats on your weight, body fat, heart rate, vascular age that are sent to the withings app and to other supported health apps. So what’s different/new about this updated smart scale? The revolutionary features are the Body Scans ability to give you a segmental body composition and the inclusion of a 6 lead ECG. The segmental body composition is really neat. It give you the typical overall body fat & muscle mass stats, and adds in a separate stats for your arms, legs, and torso. This can be super insightful and given you more specific areas to target in your overall health goals. The 6 lead ECG is an upgrade over the typical ECG that’s included in a typical smart watch nowadays. The other thing that I've grown love about withings scales, and body scan is no different, is the abilty to set up multiple users in the app and all be able to use the scale to track their data. The scale is very good at detecting who is stepping on, but the user can be changed with a slight lean to the side.Of course all of this health data about your self is effortlessly synced to the withings app and is easily trackable over weeks, months, & years. Body Scan will also give you a trial of withings+, a subscription service that offers an enhanced withings app experience, though it’s not required to use the Body Scan or track data. Overall the Body Scan is an impressive smart scale. Withings upped their game in the scale space. The segmental body composition is the feature I was most interested in and I’ve been impressed/surprised by some of the results after a little bit of use. The $399 price will scare off some, as it is pricey, but I do think there is value in the data that the Body Scan can give you and help you track important health statistics.

The Withings, Body Scan, connected Health Station in black, is really a wonder. First, the aesthetics of its design are sleek, with modern-looking, clean lines, definitely not frilly. This scale will fit in any room, whether that be a bath, bedroom, or any niche you have. It definitely is "art-like" in its appearance. Next, let me explain my reasons for ordering this and my household's stats. I am a 64-year-old female, and my husband is 71. We live a very active life, I am still a self-employed CPA and his passion, although retired, is caring, training, and riding at a high-level reining and cutting horses. This takes good health and mental acuity, no matter what your age is. We are health-centric oriented, and concerned- we do not have bad habits, maintain good weight, and use information to change our behavior. To that end, this scale is very tech-centric, and the user needs several additional items beyond the scale-a smartphone to download the Withings app, access to Withings website where an online account is set up, and WIFI in your home. You can sign on with either an email, Google account, or other social media. So, my husband is non-tech and does not carry or own a smartphone. However, we can still get his data because I have set up a profile for him, as part of our household and can gather information through my account for him. This is a game changer because if you wear a watch to try to gather some of this information you have to be within a certain distance of a phone in order to gather the information. By using the scale, you can gather the information and it works because you are within your home's Wi-Fi. Also, this scale is so much more comprehensive in what it can do, and it is easy to toggle between the household currently using the scale. Oh, by the way, if you do attach the handle to the wall, you need to note that in the app that it has been installed because some of the calculations will be done differently. This product is not only a scale, but can also scan the user's body to determine various conditions such as heartbeat rate, EKG, vascular age, EDA-sweat profusion from the feet, etc. By simply pulling up a retractable attached bar, that can also be attached to your wall's surface about 3 feet from the ground, the user grips the bar that has metal surfaces on both of the undersides of the bar for right and left hand. The 6 lead EKG must first be activated in the app before it will be done which can determine if you are in either normal sinus rhythm or have something else such as AFIB, etc. You can then make these results shareable with your doctor or healthcare provider. So, this scanner scale would be able to do the same thing as the small bar-like machine that you see on advertised on TV where they ask you about your heart. Although this scale can do so many good and complex health things, as well as monitor results over a period of time, I contemplated giving it only 3 stars. The learning curve for this scanner scale is huge and the support is not what I would rave about. That is my problem with it. So, it does come with various material to read and there are online group postings, but to call someone in the know virtually no way. You have to start at all the online stuff and only then put in a request for a call, and then get a call back. So, if you are not in your home waiting on standby, it is a real pain and very not convenient. We are the purchaser and if you want to sell something very technical to the older crowd some baby sitting with the equipment might be in order. I am still reading and experimenting on how to use the smorgasbord of applications available, but I am also on system overload. This will definitely take me t ime yo figure out and be confident in my "how to".

This has to be the absolute most sophisticated scale that I have ever used. I’ve owned scales that measured body fat and body composition before, but the Withings seems to be more consistent. The scale comes nicely packaged, no assembly required. Upon turning on the scale, you will be prompted to set up a Withings account and then to pair the Body Scan scale with your Withings account. The whole setup process was fairly straightforward, with clear on screen prompts. Once paired, the scale will remember you, which seems to be based mostly off the weight. The first measurement the scale take is always the weight, and the next screen will show the name that the scale thinks is currently using it. I had no issues with the scale automatically recognizing when myself or my wife were using it, and it always chose the right user. Additional measurements are where this scale sets itself apart. As you hold the handle, it then calculates your body fat percentage, muscle percentage, vascular age, and electrodermal activity. Vascular age is a measurement that supposedly monitors how healthy/pliable your blood vessels are for your age range. The EDA, according to the app explanation, measures electrical activity in your feet and sweat glands which can then be used as an indirect measure of stress/anxiety. I don’t quite understand the science behind this, but luckily my measurements were always in the normal range. No scale will ever be 100% accurate for measuring body fat composition, as many factors such as hydration levels can affect the readings. But it’s a quick and dirty method which is much faster and significantly cheaper than hydrostatic weighing, which is overkill for the average person. More important to me was the fact that the scale tracks your progress so you can clearly see trends.

I have had a body+ for several years and used an Inbody scan when I could get it. The withings was good for day to day, but I could not usually afford to keep getting an Inbody scan. This all changes with this new body scan. It does everything a lower end Inbody can do and probably some of the higher end scans. One of the hard things to see when you workout is how fat is distributed and muscle. This new scale showed me where my torso fat is, and showed my leg muscles are off balance. Only A few pounds but it’s good to know. To be honest there are a lot of things I didn’t understand. But i understand the fat, water, muscle, and bone. So there is a learning curve from my last scale. A couple of things. When you change a scale even with the same company there will be different notices. I had the 2 scales side by side. I has a few pounds lighter and less fat with the new scale versus the older scale. This may also be due to the age difference. If you are using an Inbody and a home scale, use this instead. My only complaint is the cord for the handle is not long enough.

Pros High quality screen Certified measurements More detailed metrics Handle can be wall mountable Phone isn’t needed with Wi-Fi Can be shared with others Includes wall mount for handle Syncs with Apple Health or Google Fit Consistent results between subsequent measurements Larger footpad is easier for larger feet Full body composition gives a more accurate picture Muscle and fat metrics for left and right shows imbalances Cons Easy to hold handgrip incorrectly Handgrip wall mount only for tile Vibration motor feels like it rattles App setup inconsistent an slightly unstable Large footprint could be a problem in a smaller bathroom Design and Features At first glance, the Withings Body Scan looks nearly identical to the rest of the lineup of their scales, particularly the Body Cardio. The first giveaway that this is different weight of the scale. The box isn’t very thick, but it is solid and heavy. Taking it out of the box the most visible difference is the handle grip. When you first indication that the Body Scan is more premium scale. The display is very sharp color display that makes displays on other scales look simple. It almost has a look of an OLED because the black areas don’t seem to have any hint of gray. Overall, the build quality is solid and the scale feels high quality. Included in the box is a wall hanger so you can suspect the handle grip instead of unrolling it each time. The only downside is the adhesive used is intended only for tile. It warns you that use on other surfaces can cause damage. A more universal adhesive would have been nice as the bar isn’t very heavy the retractable cord doesn’t exert much force. As with other Withings scales you can customize the screens and what measurements you wish to take. Setup and Performance During initial setup you may find the first part that tarnishes the premium feel a bit, at least at the time of review. Setup worked fine for the first family member, but when they added a pin code for security it was longer accessible. The second family member was invited and was able to perform the setup but the scale would not measure body fat. Then when the family member added a pin their app become locked out as well confirming the first. This suggests there is a problem with setting a pin. Furthermore, after setting a pin measurement no longer synced with Apple Health. After the third day this was caught requiring a second uninstall and reinstall of the app. Then finally the second family member could get their measurements to sync as well as body composition to be measured. ECG followed shortly afterwards. This brought to light another odd quirk. For ECG to be active you have to agree to send the data to a third party to review. Assuming no issues are found, ECG function is activated in a day or two. Well for the first user ECG was activated but for some reason on the scale it still shows as stuck “In Review”. ECG measurements are showing in the app but the scale still acts as they are not working. Hopefully these software issues will be rectified soon. This is somewhat expected as the scale was just released in the United States but it also makes you wonder how this could be happening considering the scale has been available in the EU for a year already. Regardless, the glitches are minor and measurements are taken correctly. Software hiccups aside, one of the nice things about Withings scales is how they automatically recognize family members and upload the measurements via Wi-Fi. No need to even grab your phone in the morning. Just step on the scale and when you are done the new measurement will be in your records. One thing different with Body Scan was the consistency of measurements. Even on previous Withings Scales there was a slight variation from one measurement to the next withing a few minutes. The Body Scan seems to have reduced the variance between even previous models. Some scales our family have tried could vary by 1 or 2 pounds within less than 5 minutes. The Body Scan typically comes up with the same measurement or at most 0.1 pounds different. Of course, the arrows that indicate when you are standing wrong help but the large footprint of the bottom pads may help as we. Not only does it give the scale more surface on the floor for stability but it also allows those with larger feet to stand comfortably on the scale. While this is good thing for most, it might be a space problem for some as it is quite large. Also, if you have smaller floor tiles that aren’t even it may wobble between them. The addition of the full body composition measure to the Withings lineup is long overdue. Full body composition scales have been around for a while but not ones that connect automatically upload your results. Also, they haven’t shown body composition different from left to right. First of all, our family has tried a range of different regular and smarts scales. One issue we have had with other scales was the variation of measurements and the claimed body fat. It didn’t match the way our physique appeared or our athletic capabilities. Previous scales kept putting me at 29-30% body fat which would mean I have no muscle definition and would be unlikely to jog a 3-mile stretch without issues. By visual estimations I should be between 20-25% body fat instead of the 30% I was most likely at a year ago. One scale briefly put me at 22% and then proceeded to bounce around 26-29%. The Body Scan measured me just over 21% body fat. Obviously not where I want to be yet but more in line with what a mirror says or my fitness level. Furthermore, while it has drifted a small amount over the past week, the changes have matched closely what I have eaten and when. It makes it much easier to see the effects of food type and timing on my body. It has also been a tremendous help to see the variation of muscle and fat density from left to right. I have struggled with left to right balance noticing muscles on my right sore more often. Well, the Body Scan is the first scale to show me exactly why. I have more muscle mass on my right arm and leg which. This matches how during isolation exercises I struggle to match reps right to left and it jogs often catch myself pushing harder with my right leg leading to hip pain. The Body Scan agreed and showed I am favoring my right side too much and need working harder on symmetry. The newly added ECG function is unique in that it is a 6-lead system. It still half of the 12 used at a hospital but far more than most other consumer devices. It is a welcomed addition to help get a more accurate day to day picture of the basic health of your heart. One thing to note for iPhone users is that it appears Apple Health allows Withings to sync ECG measurements. Of course, it doesn’t replace any checkups at the doctor, but the increase accuracy should hopefully make it easier to spot problems early but also see how you progress. While vascular age and EDA score may not be as critical, they are useful as not only a starting point in your health but also to better help track progress. Unlike ECG, it doesn’t Apple Health even has a place to sync these recordings. Of course, while you can sync to Apple Health or Google Fit, you may want to use the Withings app to view your information. Not only does to record and graph all the measurements form the Body Scan, it also syncs your Apple Health or Google Fit records and displays them it what is arguably a more useful format. Not only are the graphs easier to read, but they can also shade the normal ranges to show you where your target range is. For some metrics, such as body composition and weight they also show you the trend line and general of your health. For instance, the Withings app can take the daily weight fluctuations and tell you if overall trending up or down so you can more easily interpret results past normal fluctuations. Final Thoughts While the Withing Body Scan still needs some minor rough edges smoothed out in the software, it is a solid offering for those want more metrics on their health. The Body Scan does a nice job of taking care of all the hard work for you and displaying it in a simple and meaningful way. If you are starting or are in process of improving your overall health or trying further to your limits and need to ensure you stay balanced the Withings Body Scan warrants serious consideration.

Pros: Accurate Premium materials on some surfaces Rechargeable battery App works well and connects with Apple health Cons: The handle you hold feels cheap and seems gimmicky Too much plastic for the price the bottom should be metal. The heart rate reading never works even when holding the way it says to hold. Seems overpriced for the lack of extra features. The body composition is suspect to be wrong. My left arm is much bigger and strong but says my muscle mass is smaller. Have had a cheap scale that does all the same thing except guess my percentages in my body. It doesn’t seem to add a lot of value overall.

This is the best scale I've ever owned, period. I was skeptical of how accurate all the things the Whitings body scan claimed it could read. But after some comparisons using some of the other equipment i had in my home, I have to say it is pretty dead on. The information that the scale evaluates is quite invaluable for me to keep track of my health. All this in one machine that actually looks so good. It can be placed in any high end home or business and looks like it belongs and not just your average scale. Actually, it doesn't even look like a scale. I have this placed in my living room, and honestly, it doesn't feel out of place. Now, this unit is very weighty. It feels like a well built solid machine. It is definitely something that you will not be moving around much after you place it. The set up is really easy. After short charge, I downloaded the app and the app has a great tutorial on every thing it's capable of. I am the type that like things simple and thought this machine might be information over load, but in actuality, all this information has help motivate me to eat better and exercise more. By jumping on the scale every morning and comparing the results from the day before, I've actually been more conscious of the things I eat and do throughout the day. I actually look forward to see if there was any changes from the day before. The app keeps track of all your results. This scale is a definite must have in any home for any one who is serious about their health.