If you want to get in shape and maintain a healthy weight, you should have a digital scale at home. This device allows you to monitor your body fat percentage, body mass index (BMI), water percentage, and much more. However, not just any model will do to provide all these parameters. Today, we'll show you the best smart scales and everything you need to know about them to help you improve your fitness.
What are smart scales and how do they work?
Surely you do not need us to explain what the operation of a scale consists of, but what is interesting is to know what technologies these equipments hide beyond the calculation of your body mass.
The technology used by these devices is bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) . This involves sending an electrical impulse through the metal electrodes visible on the scale. After traveling through your body, the impulse is reintroduced into the scale. Don't worry, you won't feel a thing when this electrical impulse travels through your body. This technique allows the scale to calculate a series of parameters such as:
- Body fat percentage. This allows you to calculate, adding the value of your height, a data of vital importance such as the body mass index (BMI).
- Amount of muscle weight.
- Body water percentage.
- Blood pressure.
- Percentage of visceral fat.
Furthermore, if we link this gadget to the mobile app that the manufacturer usually provides, we'll have much more data available on our smartphone. We'll also be able to generate statistics and forecasts.
Control your weight with these smart scales
Now that you know all the data that a smart scale can bring to your life, it's time to make the decision and choose one of the models available on the market. Some are more accurate, others provide more data, and some can be synced with apps like Apple Health or Google Fit to create stats directly.
To make your selection easier, below we show you some of the best smart scale models you can find, classified by another feature that can also vary greatly from one to another: their connectivity . You'll find options with only Bluetooth and others that also offer WiFi support.
Models with Bluetooth support
Adoric's Scale
The Adoric smart scale is one of the best and most affordable options in their catalog. It can sync with your smartphone via the manufacturer's app , and you can also store data for multiple users within it.
It has a precision of 0,1 Kg and allows us to measure visceral fat, body fat, BMI and many more interesting details.
What we like
- Price
- Multi-user data synchronization
Youngdo model
Continuing with affordable smart scales, we have this one from Youngdo . It measures 23 physical parameters and has an accuracy of 0,1 kg. It also has its own app (compatible with iOS and Android) that allows you to generate statistics, predictions, and access many more features for all members of your household.
What we like
- Price
- Large number of physical parameters to measure
Huawei AH100
One of the best-selling smart scales is the Huawei AH100 . It has a sleek design and a relatively small footprint of 30 x 30 cm. It measures nine body parameters and has an accuracy of 0,1 kg.
It has its own application to store the data collected by this device. As a curiosity, we can set an alarm to remind us that we must weigh ourselves from time to time.
What we like
- Price
- Design
What we don't like
- 9 physical parameters are fine but, it lags behind other bets
Xiaomi Mi Scale 2
Another well-known brand in this sector is the Xiaomi Mi Scale 2. This smart scale shares the same operating app as the rest of the brand's devices (Mi Fit). It can measure up to 13 parameters, including body weight, BMI, visceral fat, basal metabolic rate, and muscle mass.
It has an accuracy of 0,1 kg. Its app allows you to register up to 16 different users. Interestingly, you won't need to switch between profiles, as the device will recognize them based on the previously collected parameters.
What we like
- Physical parameters to measure
- Automatic user detection
eufy Smart Scale P1
Of the different models Eufy offers, we prefer the P1 . This model boasts an elegant design and a comprehensive app (compatible with iOS and Android) that tracks weight, muscle mass, bone mass, BMI, and even body water percentage. It also allows for up to 16 users to register and monitor their progress.
What we like
- It has good integration with third-party apps such as Google Fit, Fitbit App or Apple Health
- Supports up to 16 user profiles
Fitbit Aria Air
If you already own a Fitbit smartwatch or fitness tracker , this is the smart scale for you. The product uses the data already recorded in the Fitbit app , as well as the data it constantly collects from the wearable , to give you a complete experience.
The Fitbit Aria Air scale is an evolution of the Aria 2 model and is available in two designs: black and white . It will tell you your weight, BMI, and body fat percentage, which will complement data such as activity, hydration, sleep, and even blood oxygen saturation, depending on the smartwatch you use.
What we like
- Elegant design
- Synchronize information with the Fitbit app; perfect for users of other brand products
Smart scales with WiFi support
The following models have WiFi connectivity, thus offering you more connection possibilities and convenient access to your information from your smartphone.
Withings Body +
The Withings Body+ is a smart scale that already ranks among the more premium models. In addition to a good number of measurement parameters, a sleek design, and its own app for monitoring all the data, it boasts a series of features that enhance its capabilities—and its price.
It is a scale adapted for the whole family including, for example, a follow-up for pregnancy or even a baby mode for after delivery. It is capable of automatically syncing with over 100 health and fitness apps. It also provides a daily local weather forecast and shows the steps of the previous day. And, as if that were not enough, it is compatible with Alexa.
What we like
- Compatibility with many health apps
- high precision
- Numerous modes for the whole family
- Alexa compatibility
What we don't like
- High price
Extra
- Do you want that, in addition to everything we have told you, measure your heart rate? So you know that paying a little more, you have the body cardio model (which also measures the speed of the pulse wave). The rest of the benefits are similar.
Garmin Index S2
Garmin is one of the best-known brands in the world of sports measurement, and naturally, it also offers devices that complete the health experience. The Garmin Index S2 is an update to the 2019 model, and it measures, of course, BMI, body water percentage, bone mass, muscle mass, and weight (obviously), among many other parameters. It's a premium model that integrates perfectly with the brand's range of watches and an app that supports up to 8 different user profiles.
What we like
- Design
- Large number of parameters available for measurement
- You can share your achievements with your family nucleus
What we don't like
- High price
Amazfit Smart Scale
This time, the Amazfit scale boasts a total of 16 different metrics . Using the Zepp app, you activate the scale, register family members, and start using it. It will tell you your weight, but also your body fat percentage , muscle mass , and body water percentage . It will even tell you your bone mass , your metabolic type , and give you a score for your physical age. Without a doubt, it's one of the most comprehensive smart scales currently on the market.
What we like
- Very complete in metrics and measurements
What we don't like
- The app on iOS is not as smooth as we would like
These are some of the best smart scales you'll find on the market. Now it's up to you to choose one, but what you shouldn't lose sight of is the goal: to stay in shape. Remember that to do so, you need more than just one of these devices.
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